The Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP) a miniaturized version of the Shrink Small Outline ic package .

Application

Many integrated circuits are available in the MSOP form factor. They are suited for space-limited applications requiring 1 mm or less mounted height and are commonly used in

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Physical properties

The size of the Mini Small Outline Package is only 3mm x 3mm for the 8 & 10 pins version and 3mm x 4mm for the 12 & 16 pins version. The small package offers a small

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, short wires for improved electrical connections, and good moisture reliability. Some versions have an exposed pad on the bottom side. The

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will be soldered on the

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to transfer heat from the package to the PCB.

Synonyms for the MSOP Package

* μMAX or micro max -

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name for the msop package. * µMAX-EP or micro max exposed pad -

name for the msop package with exposed pad. * MSE -

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name for the msop package with exposed pad.

Similar package types

Thin shrink small outline package The Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP) is a rectangular surface mount plastic integrated circuit (IC) package with gull-wing leads. Application They are suited for applications requiring 1 mm or less mounted height and are comm ...

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