At 12:11 PM 5/20/99 +0100, you wrote: >Hi all. > >Does anybody know if PIC16xxx series in SOIC case >are suitable for automatic WAVE (not reflow!) >soldering process? >Where can I find some data on this matter? One of our contract assemblers claims he does this all the time with SOIC parts--not necessarily PIC's. Glue the part to the board, then run it through the Wave solder machine. Definitely works for SMT resistors and such. SOIC parts have fairly wide lead spacing so this might not be a problem. I'd worry a lot about TSOP or SSOP packages with 0.025" spacing, and would want to see a demo in person before becoming a believer. **************************************************************************** ******** All legitimate attachments to this email will be clearly identified in the text. Please note our new address and phone numbers. William K. Borsum, P.E. DASCOR P.O.Box 462885 Escondido, CA 92046-2885 V&M&F) 760-796-7785 Direct) 760-796-7788