Flip Chip Pin Grid Array


Flip Chip Pin Grid Array

(hardware, processor)(FC-PGA) The package of certain IntelCeleron and Pentium III processors. FC-PGA processors fitinto Socket 370 motherboard sockets.

The Flip Chip Pin Grid Array is similar to PPGA, exceptthat the silicon core is facing up and the heat slug isexposed.

FC-PGA packaging is used by Pentium III processors, andCeleron 566 processors onward. Earlier Celeron processorsused PPGA packaging.

Celeron processors are also available in Slot 1 SEPPpackaging and Pentium III processors in Slot 1 SECC2packaging.

Adapters are available to allow a PPGA Celeron to plug intoa Slot 1 connector.