On Fri, 2006-09-08 at 13:34 -0700, Bob Axtell wrote:
> >> Hands down, the easiest way to get to USB convenience is to use the new 
> >> FTDI FT232R. It is a
> >> Tssop28 device with MANY features, including 6/12/24Mhz clock output, 
> >>     
> >
> > I'd agree with you, except for what you have right there, the TSOP28
> > package.
> >   
> I am almost crippled with diabetic neuropathy, and I am able to solder 
> it OK. I just blob it up with
> a layer of flux, then remove the excess.

Soldering TSOP28 isn't a problem for me, I do it relatively often.

The problem is you pretty much NEED a PCB to use it. Sure you COULD dead
bug it, but there are SO many other options available to me that's not
even something I'd consider considering! :)

TTYL

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