MOTM

--- Jeff Laity <synthetic@...> wrote:

> - When I'm ordering parts like op amps, does "DIP" mean through-hole  
> and "SOIC" mean surface-mount? I'm worried that I'm going to end up  
> with the wrong one since SMT is more common these days. I double-check  
> each part but I feel sure to miss one and get little mouse turds  
> instead of through-hole diodes.
<snip>


probably yes.  when in doubt, take a look at the part number in the online
catalog and match it to the illustration...you should see a big difference
between DIP and SOIC.


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