hasHighPinCount

hasHighPinCount is a term used in electronics and hardware catalogs to denote whether a device, component, or package has a relatively large number of electrical connections (pins) to the outside world. It is typically a boolean flag or a qualitatively labeled attribute rather than a formal electrical specification. The designation is context dependent; what counts as “high pin count” varies by industry, package type, and application.

In practice, hasHighPinCount is often derived from the total pin_count field in a component’s specifications. Thresholds are not universal and may differ between consumer electronics, automotive, or aerospace sectors, as well as between package families such as DIP, QFP, BGA, or LQFP. For example, a microcontroller with more than a few dozen pins or a package with hundreds of pads would commonly be described as high pin count in many catalogs.

The label has practical implications for design and manufacturing. High pin count devices typically require more complex PCB routing, larger or more specialized test fixtures, and greater attention to heat dissipation and mechanical stress. It can influence sourcing decisions, tooling, and the selection of packaging and interconnect approaches (for example, using high-density interposers or board-to-board connectors).

In data modeling and catalog systems, hasHighPinCount is often a convenience or filter attribute used to enable quick searches, comparisons, or recommended design approaches, usually implemented as a derived value from pin_count with an agreed threshold.

See also: pin count, package type, PCB routing, BGA, QFP.