On 3/31/2017 12:51 PM, allison via cctech wrote:
Is this something that an experienced hand can manually do?
I can verify that it is indeed possible. I lay down xc95144xl-tq100s all the time with my iron and some flux and some wick, and I get nearly 100% rates. My eyes are not what they used to be either, so a magnifying glass and a light touch makes all the difference.
I am sure others on list are even better than I, but I recommend flux, place the IC, and then carefully set the board aside to dry. The flux will dry, turn into "glue" (as the alcohol evaporates), and that helps with soldering.
Jim
