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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] soldering question

From: "Leon" <leon355@...>
Date: 2007-10-21

----- Original Message -----
From: "randeel wimalagunarathne" <randeelwrw@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 3:17 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] soldering question


> hi,
>
> i have a ic that has a dimension of 5mm∗5mm∗1mm . it
> has 32 pins it is surface mount. what are the options
> available to solder this IC.(because this is so small
> and i know only to solder by bouth)

It sounds like a QFN package. Drag-soldering should work if you make the
pads slightly longer than recommended for reflow soldering.

Leon