This post reminded me of rumors that 1206 packaged components are being phased out, anyone on the list know why or when? I find the 1206 allows compact layouts with fairly easy hand soldering, I'll miss them if they do disappear. Nigel On Friday, February 15, 2002 11:00 AM, Stuart Meier [SMTP:stuartmeier@RYG1.FREESERVE.CO.UK] wrote: > Looks like I am going to be forced by the demise of 1206 caps to put > underpasses under 0805s, which I have always avoided. > > Anyone doing this with handsoldering? What width trace width/clearance > to 0805 pads works for you? > > Stuart > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList > mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu