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odd package, socket available?

JavalinJavalin Posts: 892
edited 2009-12-23 16:52 in General Discussion
All,

I think the answer is no - but worth asking.· The u-blox GPS range - specifically the LEA package i.e. see attached pic.

http://www.u-blox.com/en/gps-modules/pvt-modules/lea-5h.html

Cheers,

James
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  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2009-12-23 16:41
    If you look at the datasheet description of the pin-out, you'll see that the device is not designed for socketing. It's designed for direct soldering. You might be able to find someone like SparkFun that makes "breakout boards" either with the device already soldered on or just the bare board.
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2009-12-23 16:43
    These types of packages are typically meant to solder onto an existing PCB and are considered surface mount modules. These type of modules have edge-pads that have a special name but for some reason I can't remember it at this moment. =(

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  • JavalinJavalin Posts: 892
    edited 2009-12-23 16:43
    Hiya

    Just checking - i've hand soldered them before - its not the end-of-the-world.

    Cheer all,

    James
  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2009-12-23 16:51
    I've soldered one of those onto a home-made PCB without any problems. You are welcome to the artwork.

    Leon

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  • JavalinJavalin Posts: 892
    edited 2009-12-23 16:52
    Thanks Leon, i've done artwork in pcb-express before for them.

    James
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