I've been told by some other people that I have to solder one lead at a time, holding the iron no more that 2 seconds (or something like that) and then letting the component completely cool again before trying to do the next lead. Is this true?
2007-03-14 16:35:39 · 5 answers · asked by russianfool 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The thing is surface mount, not DIP.
2007-03-14 16:35:58 · update #1
Do one lead and wait a minute then do the next
Yes you can fry it! and if you know nothing about how to solder then don't even try till you get the knowledge ( no offense) but soldering is an art, and as an Engineer and talented in this art, surface mounting is even more sensitive! And takes practice.
2007-03-14 16:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by Psycmixer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could damage the IC depending on the Watts of the Soldering Iron. I have never had a problem. Solder from the bottom where the pins stick through. They also make little Aluminum clips you can put between the Chip and where you solder to help Dissipate heat. IF, you can get the darned thing to clip on it. I think Radio Shack sell them, should not cost much.
2007-03-14 23:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very! Make sure you have the right wattage soldering iron for starts. Heat the foil pad and not the ic terminals and make sure you are quik! You might also look for a heat sink clip for ICs. Surface mount is tricky! I wouldnt even give it 2 seconds. If it doesnt solder immediatly, let it cool and try again.
2007-03-14 23:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
true, dog. you don't want to let it heat up too much, a heat sink would help too
2007-03-14 23:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by leroy_w_jackson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-03-14 23:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋