Amateur Extra Class: 2020–2024
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E6E12:

Why are DIP through-hole package ICs not typically used at UHF and higher frequencies?

  1. Too many pins
  2. Epoxy coating is conductive above 300 MHz
  3. Excessive lead length
  4. Unsuitable for combining analog and digital signals
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