Different IC Package types

[FreshmanNewbie]

What factors determine the package type of an integrated circuit (IC)?


I’ve noticed that different components come in various package types such as SOIC, DIP, DFN, and QFN. What are the key considerations that dictate which package is used for a given IC?

 

[dick_freebird]

Pinout, power, price (until you get to HiRel "requirements").