QFP Package

What is QFP package?
QFP package means Quad Flat Package.
A QFP or Quad Flat Package is an integrated circuit package with leads extending from each of the four sides. It is used primarily for surface mounting (SMD); socketing is rare, and hole mounting is not possible. There are versions having from 32 to over 200 pins with a pitch ranging from 0.4 to 1.0 mm. Special cases include LQFP (Low profile QFP) and TQFP (Thin QFP).
QFP package image.