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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Hand solder 28 pin tssop?

From: Kim Lux <lux@...>
Date: 2005-01-04

Good question: I've got a similar challenge facing me. A bunch of
components I need to use are only available as SM and I've never used
them on hand built boards.

I'll extend the question: do I need special tools to work with SM
components for prototype boards ? I'm used to using a chip clip to get
signals off DIPs. Should I put test headers on SM boards ?

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Kim Lux, Diesel Research Inc.