On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 10:50 PM, V G <x.solarwind.x@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm planning to have some PCBs made, but for that to be economical, I nee=
d
> to minimize board space and use surface mount parts. Yes, only 1-3 boards=
 of
> each design will be made, but I could save a few square inches for sure b=
y
> placing smaller components and avoiding through hole resistors, capacitor=
s,
> and ICs. I don't want to go SUPER tiny, but just all surface mount. But t=
he
> problem with surface mount is, they're all sold in the 1000s quantity. Wh=
ere
> can I get a single surface mount resistor or capacitor or crystal, for
> example? Who sells them in small quantities?

Where are you looking? Digikey sells them in singles, or sometimes in
qty 10 minimum.

Josh
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