[hpsdr] FW: Entering the world of SMT soldering!

[Thompson_Peter at emc.com]

-----Original Message-----
From: Thompson, Peter 
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 9:00 AM
To: peter at gehughes.us
Subject: RE: [hpsdr] Entering the world of SMT soldering!

Peter,

Thanks for the link to the esd info.

Yes, my paper capacitor worked well - I did say it was a blast!

You mean that arc from the tip of the iron isn't there to help melt the
solder? Dohh!

Actually, at my basement workbench in MA in 90+ degree summertime heat and
humidity, I'd be lucky to generate any sparks (other than those of hpsdr
creativity).

Pete

> -----Original Message-----
> From: peter at gehughes.us [mailto:peter at gehughes.us]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 8:15 AM
> To: Thompson, Peter
> Subject: RE: [hpsdr] Entering the world of SMT soldering!
> 
> Pete,
> 
> Usually when you get your ducks in a row it is to make them easier to 
> shoot.....
> 
> I know that Resistors and Capacitors are not terribly ESD sensitive 
> but before you start soldering anything with semiconductors you might 
> want to take a look at the following link..
> 
> 
> http://www.midwestesd.org/aboutesd.html  (this was just the first link 
> I
> found)
> 
> By the way...What was the other plate of the Capacitor you designed 
> with your Paper and air/cellophane tape..:-)
> 
> Peter Hughes
> N7BMG
> 
>