SMD = Surface Mount Device []
| MSOP-10 on the adapter to DIP |
[click on the pictures for the real close-up]
I have shared the main idea on this blog already: Simple way to solder a tiny SMD case. There I did solder SSOP-20 (0.6mm pitch).
Recently I bought 12-bit quad DAC chips from Microchip. These came in MSOP-10 (0.5mm pitch). Hence the new pictures about how to shoe the steel flea 🙂
| Fixed and soldered with excess of solder |
For some reason I could not find the magic flask with rosin diluted in spirits. Fortunately I recalled someone claiming the glycerin being a good flux, especially for the SMD reworks. Here is a (relatively expensive) source of glycerin coming from the local grocery 🙂
| Glycerin - good flux for SMD reworks |
The excess of solder had to be removed. Wick with flux works wonders. Just make sure the soldering iron is hot enough.
| Solder suck wire applied |
Still I found two pins (1 and 2) shorted after sucking all the excesses. I could not even see that shorting hair line. A light swipe with a sharp needle solved the issue.
| The scale: MSOP-10 and a little match |
Happy prototyping! 🙂
What did you do with the rest of the glycerin?
🙂
Actually, a bottle like this can last for quite some time: for whatever purpose – just a small drop of that magic fluid was required.
Where did you get your MSOP-10 to DIP adapter?
was the answer. However that will require some research 😉 Try different sorting options and their advanced search features.
Thanks!
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