> You could make a simple test jig to check the orientation >(with gravity). Of course you're going to need to be carefull > not to solder the legs of, but it should't be do-able. If you've >got a solder oven it should be a piece of cake. Since the end result is essentially a test jig, that's what I'll do. I marvel that this information is not bluntly and obviously presented in the datasheet. Mike H. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist