[sdiy] dual "VCA" chip

[Dan Snazelle]

so can you home etc boards that will take SMT parts?





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> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:22:14 +1030
> From: matt at smiffytech.com
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] dual "VCA" chip
>
> Quoth Seb Francis at 2009-01-04 11:44...
>> I used to think like that, but have been going more and more towards
>> SMT. Admittedly one has to use adapters or thru-hole versions if
>> building a prototype on breadboard, but from a PCB point of view SMT is
>> just better, smaller & cheaper... (IMO!)
>
> I know that a lot of people are vary wary of using SMDs but they ARE
> suitable for hand-assembly, although I hold some reservations about BGA
> packages in this respect.
>
> Whilst the older/larger packages can be soldered by (a steady) hand,
> even the fine pitched devices can be soldered at home using hot-air
> reflow equipment, hotplates or toaster ovens. (Yes, toaster ovens can
> make handy soldering equipment.)
>
> The real beauty of SMD for me is the reduction in the number of holes
> that I have to drill - and thus the less drill bits that a clumsy oaf
> such as myself can shatter.
>
> For those thinking of giving it a go, I would suggest doing some reading
> on the Homebrew PCBs Yahoo Group:
> 
>
> With the ease of PCB design given decent CAD software, I don't even
> consider prototyping on breadboard now. I've had discussions in the
> past where it was concluded that PCBs can actually save time in the long
> run due to reduced debugging that can arise from breadboards and
> "spaghetti" wiring - especially when dealing with small signals/high
> gain amplification and/or high frequencies.
>
> Cheers
>
> M
>
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