Hand Soldering SOIC Components Using SchmartBoard

Hand solering a QFN component is almost impossible unless you have the right tools. Among these tools is the SchmartBoard|ez prototyping board. Here we hand solder a .5mm QFN component. For more information go to www.schmartboard.com

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SchmartSolder are loops of solder produced in just the right diameter to fit over the component leads. One places the solder over the lead and flush to the circuit board and simply touches the soldering iron to the SchmartSolder.

SchmartBoard makes it possible to hand solder even 0201 size discrete components. More information is at www.schmartboard.com

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