I want to make sure this Instructable is as accurate and helpful as possible. Also, if you have any tips to share, or if I get some of my info wrong, please let me know. I'm open to adding more topics to this series over time so if you have any suggestions, leave a comment and let me know. Soldering Surface Mount Components (This one).You can measure your components and do a reverse calculations to figure out their package type. For example, component with package type 0805 will have dimensions 0.008' x 0x005'. They are marked as two numbers next to each other with only decimal part of the size. Soldering Through Hole Components (Click Here) Component sizes have standard dimensions in inches.A related advantage is that it is common for SMT boards to utilize both sides of the PCB for component mounting. If you're interested in learning about some other aspects of soldering, you can check out the other Instructables in my Soldering Basics Series: The higher densities possible with SMT are a byproduct of both the smaller footprint size of the components themselves and the space reclaimed by the elimination of drilling component mounting holes. If you have not check out my Instructables on Using Solder and Using Flux, I recommend that you do since I'll be applying information from those Instructable in this one. I'll be assuming that you've already checked out the first 2 Instructables for my Soldering Basics series. The table and diagram on this page indicate the tape sizes used for various package types and the basic orientation convention used. For customers using automatic placement systems, parts also come mounted in pockets on embossed tape. In this Instructable what I'll be discussing is a bit more advanced, but it is some of the basics for soldering Surface Mount Components without a reflow oven. Maxim surface-mount packages are shipped in antistatic plastic rails. They are developed with demands of various electronic circuits and used. So far in my Soldering Basics Series, I've discussed enough basics about soldering for you to get started practicing. Fixed resistors are principal electronic components composed electronic circuit.

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