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Semiconductor package

A semiconductor package is like a house for a very tiny computer chip. Just like we need a house to protect us from the rain, cold and heat, a computer chip also needs a house to protect it from damage.

The semiconductor package is made up of two parts: the first part is a little box called a 'package body' and the second part is a set of tiny pins that stick out of the box which can be connected to other parts of a bigger computer system.

The package body is made from plastic or ceramic material and is designed to keep the computer chip safe and secure. The chip is placed inside the body and is attached to wires that connect it to the pins. The pins are used to connect the computer chip to the outside world.

When we use a computer, we use different types of chips that help us to process information and do different tasks. So, semiconductor packages are very important in making computers work properly. Without them, the tiny chips inside would be exposed and easily damaged.