>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?

imho invest in a solder mask (repair) pen (very narrow type) to mask the
trace going under. Better have the board house mask the board properly
from start. The trace under a 0805 is usually 5 mils or 3 mils. The
clearance is as much as is left after that ;-).

hope this helps,

Peter

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