On 15/10/2011 11:53, fred jones wrote: > Have a look at the dimensions of this chip: > http://cds.linear.com/docs/Datasheet/1068fb.pdf > I have not looked up yours but based on Bob Blick's response, it looks li= ke is larger than the link I posted. If that's true, I use this chip and r= egularly successfully solder it. I may have missed something here, but that link is to an SSOP package,=20 whilst the thread seems to be about BGA packages (i.e. pads underneath=20 the chip as opposed to on the sides) --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .