[Elecraft] OT - SMT breadboarding

[Mel Farrer]

Yes, dead bug fashion is the standard way, however, I always use a good SMT 
single chip prototype PCB rather than tying the leads directly to the chip.  
One, the PCB is much more tolerant to stress and Two, the part can easily be 
replaced without messing up the rest of the circuit.  Several of the electronic 
hobby catalogs list them.  I usually buy an assortment to have them on hand.  


Mel, K6KBE




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From: Brian Alsop <alsopb at nc.rr.com>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thu, January 6, 2011 10:32:09 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT - SMT breadboarding

Just how does one breadboard something with IC SMT parts having 0.025" 
(or other similarly small) lead spacing?  I have a few projects here 
that require this.

I was just thinking of gluing the chip dead bug fashion to the 
breadboard and soldering tiny wires to the leads.

The problem is that the IC's for any given project tend to have 
differing numbers of pins and pin spacings.  No one size "adapter" would 
most likely be useful.

There must be a better way.

73 de Brian/K3KO


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