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correct method to solder DIP packages onto boards

MatthewMatthew Posts: 200
edited 2005-03-28 02:32 in General Discussion
How do you guys solder DIP packages onto boards? Any tips on which soldering tips to use? Any tips in general?

Thanks,
Matthew

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  • Jon WilliamsJon Williams Posts: 6,491
    edited 2005-03-27 21:33
    Tip: Don't. Solder a socket into the board, then put your component into the package. Use non-tacky blue masking tape to hold the socket into the board until you get it soldered in.

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    Applications Engineer, Parallax
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  • JonbJonb Posts: 146
    edited 2005-03-27 22:23
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    Post Edited (Jonb) : 3/27/2005 10:25:58 PM GMT
  • Robert SchwartzRobert Schwartz Posts: 141
    edited 2005-03-28 02:32
    In general, you should use sockets instead of just soldering DIP packed ICs on a board. The heat from a soldering iron can damage the IC and soldering it directly to a board is (relatively) permanent.
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