or a laser, most parts are laser etched rather than ink, which also makes it harder to read. On 22 June 2010 14:59, Michael Rigby-Jones wrote: > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On > Behalf >> Of Oli Glaser >> Sent: 22 June 2010 12:15 >> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. >> Subject: Re: [PIC]: Fw: Re: [TekScopes] SMD Device codes >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> From: "John Chung" >> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:40 AM >> To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." >> Subject: [PIC]: =A0Fw: Re: [TekScopes] SMD Device codes >> >> > Guys you will enjoy this >> > >> > John >> > >> >> Thanks, could come in VERY handy.. >> >> With SMD, I have always wondered why they don't just print the actual > part >> number using smaller digits - most stuff you're using a loupe or > something >> to examine it anyway. Surely printing an 8 digit code instead of a 3 > digit >> wouldn't be that much more difficult - even up to 20 digits in the > most >> extreme cases. >> I think most people would prefer this to having an obscure code that's >> visible with the naked eye, certainly I would - been driven to > distraction >> too many times trying to identify tiny parts. Maybe someone knows >> something >> I don't though.. > > You'd need a very high resolution printer, and ink that doesn't spread > etc. > > Mike > > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D > This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The > information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by > law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must > not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any > person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have > received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, > forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. > No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or > services. > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D > > -- > 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