SMD -- keeping it simple

mkr5000 · 2016-06-17T14:53:18+00:00

I don't do elaborate boards with uncommon parts and pitch etc etc. The capacitor and resistor thing is easy enough and I'm going with 0805 for those (because of small reel sizes for one). For a common 1n series rectifier 4001, 4002 etc I have a choice of melf, mini melf, sod 80,110,123 and 323 in my software. Which is best for something readily available and lowest cost? Also, of the IC choices I have it looks like either SOIC or SOP are the ones I should go with but which? Again, for common parts -- I use optocouplers, some pic parts, nothing fancy. I'm asking because I'm about ready to scream at the digi key catalog. -- thanks again

Jun 17, 2016 22 Replies

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Phil Hobbs 10 years ago

Round here UPS and Fedex just leave stuff on the porch, no issues. Maybe you should move to a better nabe. :)

Cheers

Phil Hobbs

Dr Philip C D Hobbs Principal Consultant ElectroOptical Innovations LLC Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics 160 North State Road #203 Briarcliff Manor NY 10510 hobbs at electrooptical dot net http://electrooptical.net

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Tim Williams 10 years ago

You need to log in to their online interface. Then you can tell them to hold the package for up to a week, and schedule a better delivery, or pick it up from their facility.

If that's still not good enough, Idunno...

Tim

Seven Transistor Labs, LLC Electrical Engineering Consultation and Contract Design Website: http://seventransistorlabs.com

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rickman 10 years ago

Or just use USPS.

Rick C

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