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Date:	Tue, 28 Jan 2014 01:53:39 +0100
From:	Peter Stuge <peter AT stuge DOT se>
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Subject:	Re: [geda-user] 0.5mm pitch connector suggestions
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Rob Butts wrote:
> 0.5mm pith flat ribbon cable and comes with a small surface mount zif
> connector that I think will be nearly impossible to solder to a circuit
> board.

It's possible to solder by hand with a good eye and a steady hand.

But you could also try manual reflow. Dispense enough solder paste
across all the pads, never mind paste on top of the soldermask, put
the connector in place, and use hot air to reflow the solder paste.

Capillary forces and soldermask rules out shorts and pulls the
connector into position.

Pick a connector with more material and tolerance for higher
temperatures to not accidentally melt it with the hot air.


//Peter

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