Socket 462 is a zero insertion force pin grid array CPU socket used for AMD processors ranging from the Athlon Thunderbird to the Athlon XP/MP 3200+, and AMD budget processors including the Duron and
Underside of an 800 MHz Socket 462 Athlon CPU
The corners of the exposed CPU dies were susceptible to damage like shown here when coolers were installed incorrectly or systems were handled roughly.
A pin grid array is a type of integrated circuit packaging. In a PGA, the package is square or rectangular, and the pins are arranged in a regular array on the underside of the package. The pins are c
Closeup of the pins of a pin grid array
The pin grid array at the bottom of prototype Motorola 68020 microprocessor
The pin grid array on the bottom of an AMD Phenom X4 9750 processor that uses the AMD AM2+ socket
Underside of an 80486 with lid removed shows die and wire bonded connections.