Re: gEDA-user: Has anyone used SSOP28.fp?

[DJ Delorie <dj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Mouser now stocks FTDI parts (eg FT232RL in SSOP-28 which is nearly
> all-in- one serial).  The "friendly" package is SSOP28.  The lands
> on SSOP28.fp seem a little small (not as long as you'd like for easy
> soldering?).  Has anyone used that footprint?  Are there any other
> SSOP28 out there?

The way I solder, I don't need long lands.  Put paste on the pads,
place the part, put the soldering iron on the leads to reflow it.

I've pretty much given up on using wire solder for SMT parts.  Paste
is so much easier (even for hand soldering).


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