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 ________________________________ From: Brian Alsop <als...@nc.rr.com> To: elecraft@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 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3363 - Release Date: 01/06/11 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
