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A chip package is what surrounds the integrated circuit die and connects the die's pads to the packages external pins. They are often a chip carriers, or IC packages.

Types of Leads/Contacts

The pieces of metal that electrically connect the IC to a circuit board are called leads.

J-Lead	Gull-wing	C-Bend
I-Lead	Bat-wing	DIP Through-Hole
Exposed Pad	Ball (solder ball)	Tab (Heatsink)
Land pad (Non-leaded/No-lead)	PGA Pin	Column

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