I just picked up a small hot-air/reflow gun for this purpose, as all the good accelerometers use packages like this. Haven't tried it yet, but for $140 it's worth a shot. Cheers, -Neil. Quoting Dr Skip : > That's funny, I was just thinking of asking the list for just such an item! > Looks interesting, but for hand assembly, how would one mount/solder > this beast? > > -Skip > > > Jinx wrote: >> I'm in need of a SMPS converter for solar/wind installations. The client >> initially had a 12V system, using a crude shunt regulator to charge >> batteries via a Morningstar module. Now he's moved to 24V batteries >> and wants to upgrade the power interface to a buck-boost >> >> Done some Googling and looked at datasheets and schematics. One >> device that looks somewhat promising is the LTM4607 >> >> http://www.linear.com/pr/4607 >> >> http://cds.linear.com/docs/Datasheet/4607fa.pdf >> >> It's attractive because of the efficiency and component count, and it >> can be extended to 30V >> >> http://cds.linear.com/docs/LT%20Magazine/LTMag-V19N1-11-LTM4605_07_09-JudySun.pdf >> >> but I'd like to hear of any other proven options to investigate. He's more >> interested in 15A-20A, as there's up to 240W @ 12V to convert which >> is close to 10A on the output side >> >> TIA wbr >> > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist