> > A small surface mount prototyping area?
> 
> Hmm.  There are so many different SMD footprints I think it would take up a
> lot of board space for something not often used.  I've made a note though
> and will consider it after seeing how much board space is left over, if any.
> Maybe one 14 pin SOIC commonly used by opamps, many of which aren't
> available in DIP.

That'd be wonderful.  There are a LOT of GOOD chips available only in SOIC
packaging; two columns of .025"x.2" pads at .05" spacing would allow a
user to place any of the most common SOIC package chips.

For example, Atmel's DataFlash ICs aren't available in through hole.  That
could be a good reason right there.

Mike H.

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