Rolf, One thing I might add. When you are etching your own PCB take note of the tracks that go under other SM components like resistors etc. If your component is not exactly on the pad, you can short the component to the track underneath it without ever knowing. Brian. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist