Homebrew PCBs

You could reflow it in a wok. Solder paste is (relatively) cheap: $16 at 
http://www.stencilsunlimited.com/solder_products.php. As to skillets being 
less than professional, I would have to agree to the extent that ISO 
certification is unlikely. Otherwise, it works just fine. It's no less 
controlled than hot air, and infinitely better than hand soldering.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony" <toftat@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:24 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Making a homebrew board using QFN packages


> After great success with through hole boards, I have a new project
> starting, one of the components I want to use is the nRF905 from nordic
> semiconductor, the '905 is only available in a QFN package which
> doesn't seem to be the most hobbiest friendly of formats. As far as I
> can tell there are no legs on it...
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> Is it possible to hand solder one of these, filling in the gap? do they
> make sockets for them (I have found prototype sockets on line but $400-
> $500 each they are a bit out of budget)
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> Any ideas folks?
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> Anthony
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