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Subject: Re: [geda-user] Soldering Station suggestions
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Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:45:11 +0100
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On Wed, 2013-10-16 at 00:01 -0400, DJ Delorie wrote:
> > Do MX500 and SP200 use the same hand pieces and tip types?
> 
> I don't think so.

Indeed not,

The SP200 cartridges are physical larger, and have two discrete pins
inside the barrel. Their operation frequency is approx 500kHz IIRC.

The MX500 has a slightly smaller cartridge, with a coaxial connection at
the end to the heating element. Its operation frequency is in the MHz
(or 10s of MHz?) range, which may be why they need a different
connection type.

At the iron, the SP200 has a multi-pin DIN connection with a twist lock
action. The MX500 has an F-type connector.


Personally, I use the SP200 for most work, but the MX500 has finer tips
available for it. There might be better options out there for small SMD
work.


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Peter Clifton <peter DOT clifton AT clifton-electronics DOT co DOT uk>

Clifton Electronics