Yes. The IBM PowerPC package is one example. Millions of them out there.
They are very popular on Telecomm CCAs.

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Subject: Re: [TN] HDI AND COLUMN GRID ARRAY PACKAGING

IBM invented them, but did they ever  use them ?
Inge


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Subject: Re: [TN] HDI AND COLUMN GRID ARRAY PACKAGING


> Hi Lee - Run............ run for the hills! A Column grid array
package is
> like having a BGA with coplanarity problems! The CGA are not
impossible to
> deal with but you do need to make sure that your stencil print
operation
> and solder paste volume values are repeatable and consistent. Also
check
> to see that the CGA in the trays do not have bent columns before you
> attempt to place them. Good Luck.
>
> Dave Hillman
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> We may be using column grid array packaging with ENIG finished High
> Density Interconnect (HDI) boards. Are there any ground rules for
using
> this type of technology?
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