Which type of CPLD packaging can provide maximum number of pins on the package due to small size of the pins?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices) need many pins to connect to other parts of a circuit.
Think of it like this: pins are like roads connecting different cities.
We want as many roads as possible to allow lots of traffic (data) to flow.

Here's a look at the packaging options:
PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier): Uses J-shaped leads around the edges. Good, but limited pin density.
QFP (Quad Flat Package): Has flat leads extending from all four sides. Better than PLCC, but still limited compared to BGA.
PGA (Pin Grid Array): Has pins arranged in a grid pattern that insert into a socket. Allows more pins than PLCC and QFP, but BGA is superior.
BGA (Ball Grid Array): Uses tiny solder balls on the bottom of the package. These balls are much smaller and closer together than pins, allowing for a much higher density of connections.

Because the solder balls are so small and densely packed, BGA packaging allows for the maximum number of pins on a CPLD package.
So, BGA is the answer because it gives the most "roads" (pins) to connect the CPLD to the rest of the circuit!