> I have to solder quite a few 28pin SSOPs. I am used to doing > SOIC with the naked > eye, but with the tighter spacing, will I cope using a 5x > magnifier lamp, or is > a binocular microscope vital? Views from SSOP handsolderers > very welcome! My tips: iron and solder are not that important, a good magnifying glass and de-soldering braid are essential. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body