Intel’s 5th generation Platform Controller Hub (PCH) family has been released with the Broadwell processor architecture. This PCH series offers improved power efficiency and thermal management features over the previous generation.
💻 Supported Processors
- Intel Broadwell processor family
- Processors with Socket LGA 1150 socket
- Processors with 22nm manufacturing technology
📍 Pin Configuration
- Pin Count: 1200
- BGA Package: FCBGA1200
- Pin Arrangement: 35×35 grid layout
- Pin Pitch: 1.0mm
📏 Physical Properties
- Dimensions: 35mm x 35mm
- Thickness: 1.3mm ± 0.1mm
- BGA Type: Flip-Chip BGA
- Plating Material: Nickel-Gold (Ni-Au)
🌡️ Thermal Properties
- Maximum Process Temperature: 105°C
- Minimum Process Temperature: 0°C
- Thermal Design Power (TDP): 4.1W
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
⚡ PCH Model Variants
Standard Power Models:
H97 Chipset
- Model Number: GL82H97
- TDP: 4.1W
- Recommended Usage: Desktop systems
Z97 Chipset
- Model Number: GL82Z97
- TDP: 4.1W
- Recommended Use: Performance-oriented desktop systems
Low Power Models:
H87 Chipset
- Model Number: GL82H87
- TDP: 3.85W
- Recommended Use: Standard desktop systems
Q87 Chipset
- Model Number: GL82Q87
- TDP: 3.85W
- Recommended Usage: Enterprise desktop systems
⚙️ Production Details
- Production Technology: 22nm
- Manufacturing Process: Intel 22nm High-K Metal Gate
- Wafer Size: 300mm
📦 Package Information
- Package Dimensions: 35mm x 35mm x 1.3mm
- Package Weight: 2.7g ± 0.1g
- Material: Epoxy based substrate
- Solder Ball Composition: SAC305 (Sn96.5/Ag3.0/Cu0.5)