DIL package disappearing? (was: CA3046 replacement)

[Paul Maddox]

Karl, all,

>
>Soldering SMDs may appear daunting at first, but really, with a little
>practice it isn't bad at all. Just solder down the corners first, then dap
>solder over all the pins without caring too much if you solder pins
>together. Finish the job by using a bit of solder wick to suck away the
>excess solder. Done!
>

Yep, Ive done this repairing system boards with blown line drivers..
but one problem remains for diy'ers..

where do you get the strip-board for these little buggers?
This is they main bug bear.. what I tend to do is make a rats nest design to 
itron out major problems and let me play with values of components... stuff 
it on strip board to give it a good test.. then design a PCB.

Paul


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