Is there any benefit to using these as opposed to a zero ohm jumper?

Perhaps in current handling?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rose, Steven M [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 2:45 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [DC] SMT Jumpers
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> http://www.componentscorp.com/Addon/sj_1206/sj_1206.html
> Steve Rose
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> > From:         Volkmar Huss[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Reply To:     (Designers Council Forum);Volkmar Huss
> > Sent:         Wednesday, October 23, 2002 9:28 AM
> > To:   [log in to unmask]
> > Subject:      Re: [DC] SMT Jumpers
> > 
> > Mark Mainland wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > > I've got a board that needs to be routed on a single side, I'm looking
> > > for some SMT jumpers that come on tape & reel. I have looked at
> > > Zierick but they only have a .300" & 1.5" size, does anybody have a
> > > source that has more sizes available?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > 
> > We have used 0 Ohm MELF resistors of 0204 or 0207 (metric) size. They
> are available on tape & reel.
> > 
> > You can route traces between pads. Zero Ohm 1206 chip resistors should
> work, too.
> > 
> > See http://www.bccomponents.com/Uploads/Datasheets/melpro.pdf on page 2
> bottom right.
> > 
> >   Best regards
> > 
> >   Volkmar Hu> ß C.I.D.
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