On 2013-04-16, at 10:04 PM, lee@baudalign.com wrote:

> Possibly a stupid question, but can a HASL finish be used _by itself_ to
> reflow fine-pitch components?  I have a board that needs an accelerometer
> soldered, and my DIY attempts at a stencil aren't getting fine enough
> results; is there enough solder on a HASL finish to attach tiny chips
> with?
> Or are there any tricks that someone can impart?  I don't want to shell
> out for a laser-cut stencil yet as it's very much a prototype.

What package is the component in question? I have success without a stencil=
 on just about any part that has exposed pads/pins=85a fine line of solder =
paste across the pins is one trick, followed by a quick visit to the toaste=
r over.

-m


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