I make my own little PCBs with the SOIC / TSSOP footprint and pads for
.1" snappable headers.  You have to be fussy with the TSSOPs - not much
room for error.  Have magnifying glass (I have 2x, 8x, 30x) to check the
little pads and traces.  But it works.

J

Lyle Hazelwood wrote:
>>This brings up another question I have.  How to people (hobbyist)
>
> prototype
>
>>with surface mount parts?
>>
>>Regards,
>>Donovan
>
>
> I had the same trouble with CAN transceiver chips. Go to DigiKey and
> type "surfboard" into the search box. Way too expensive for anything
> more than a few one-off projects, but they work great for prototyping
> and breadboarding small SMT parts.
> More detailed descriptions are available at the manufacturers website:
> http://www.capitaladvanced.com/
>
> Good Luck,
> Lyle
>
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