On 5/21/2011 7:57 PM, Josh Koffman wrote: > On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 10:50 PM, V G wrote: >> I'm planning to have some PCBs made, but for that to be economical, I ne= ed >> to minimize board space and use surface mount parts. Yes, only 1-3 board= s of >> each design will be made, but I could save a few square inches for sure = by >> placing smaller components and avoiding through hole resistors, capacito= rs, >> and ICs. I don't want to go SUPER tiny, but just all surface mount. But = the >> problem with surface mount is, they're all sold in the 1000s quantity. W= here >> 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 Mouser Electronics seems to sell everything that Digikey does at prices=20 about 5%-10% lower in cost. The best deal for shipping within the USA is USPS Priority which=20 normally arrives on the 2nd day, and will ship on Saturday too. Good luck. --Bob A --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .