Herbert Graf wrote:
> Absolutely, if that's your fancy. Personally I'd just stock up on
> large SMT components, i.e. 1206 size resistors and caps. For ICs many
> of the newer better ones now are only available in SMT, so your
> choice is often made for you.

1206 is rather big.  0805 is still easy to handle, but takes less space and
parts are more widely and cheaply available.  I use 0805 when there is no
reason to use anything different, like small size or high power.

> The only area I'd steer clear is anything mechanical. Things like DB9
> connectors and such should still be through hole. While SMT
> alternatives exist for many off board connectors the extra strength
> through hole gives you is worth it IMHO.

I totally agree.  SMD connectors are problems.  If it needs to withstand
forces exerted by users I want pins thru the board.


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