On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:11:10 +0100, derekhawkins <eldata@...> wrote:
If you have that problem you can always run them in from the ends of the
pads rather than the sides where it won't matter much.
Have you actually tried this or are you just a nay sayer?
Other people have tried, and it works perfectly for us, so forgive me if i
can't quite see the reasons for your concern.
ST
> Exposed tracks leading to the pads will cause unpredictable imbalancesNot in practice, if the traces are thin enough.
>
> as the solder "wicks" away on them. Self centering is not one of the
>
> benefits of solder paste in the absence of solder mask.
If you have that problem you can always run them in from the ends of the
pads rather than the sides where it won't matter much.
Have you actually tried this or are you just a nay sayer?
Other people have tried, and it works perfectly for us, so forgive me if i
can't quite see the reasons for your concern.
ST