[Elecraft] Soldering and Heat Damage ?

[Bill W4ZV]

Phil Hystad wrote:
> 
> So, how much danger is there in destroying ICs, transistors, and such with
> a soldering iron applying such components to a PCB or maybe even using
> some kind of ugly construction?
> 

Very little if you use a temperature-controlled soldering iron at ~700F. 
The solder will flow quickly and you will be done before any temperature
damage can occur.  There's a much higher risk of damage from improper ESD
handling than overheating components.

73 & Merry Christmas!

Bill

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