SMT pattern question

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Can SMD footprints designed for wavesoldering be soldered us... - Mar 03, 2011 by jeddmartens  

jeddmartens

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SMT pattern question | 3 March, 2011

Can SMD footprints designed for wavesoldering be soldered using reflow process especially in the case of resistor type 1206?

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davef

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SMT pattern question | 15 March, 2011

Yes, you can reflow solder SMT parts with pads designed for wave soldering [including 1206] providing that you design your stencil apertures properly. It's a momma, poppa, baby bear situation. * Wave solder sized apertures will put too much paste on the pads * Reflow sized apertures will put too little paste on the pads * Somewhere in between is just right

As a side, we don't wave solder passive components larger than 0805

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