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The choice between ceramic and plastic IC packages comes down to one physical fact: ceramic can seal the die in a truly airtight cavity, and standard

A plastic IC package absorbs moisture from the air, and when reflow heat flashes that moisture to steam the package can crack — the “popcorn”

When a design has a Z-height budget, IC package height decides which parts fit — and the datasheet often hides the answer behind a single letter.