I'm looking for information on different IC packages. One circuit I want to play with uses a Fairchild FAN5611...but it comes in a SC-70 package. I'm not very familiar with the SC-70, but it certainly looks like it is too small to solder to, given my limited soldering abilities.
So, question #1, where can I find a listing of packages and their sizes and uses? I assume some packages simply aren't used by DIY hobbyists because of their difficulty to work with.
Second question, exactly what do you use to work with each type of package? Do you have a source for socket adapters and that sort of thing so that you can easily make connections to various sized IC packages?
So, question #1, where can I find a listing of packages and their sizes and uses? I assume some packages simply aren't used by DIY hobbyists because of their difficulty to work with.
Second question, exactly what do you use to work with each type of package? Do you have a source for socket adapters and that sort of thing so that you can easily make connections to various sized IC packages?