Chris McSweeny wrote: > Does anybody have info on the weight of different packages? Mainly > interested in DIP8 and SOIC8, though info on other packages would be > interesting. Have a very weight critical application, hence also considering > going PCBless and soldering connections straight to device pins (are any > other 8 pin packages feasible to hand solder to?) It varies a bit. DIP8s come in from 1.0 to 1.5 gms while SOIC8s are about half that. So, blimp? kite? micro-uav? other? -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist