Hello Greg

Yes, we have found this little surprise from Philips also, I try to design them out of out
boards.  When we do have to use them I have a special pattern for these devices.  As far
as the technet responses go the best I received was the melf acronym "Most End-up Lying
on the Floor".  The JEDEC site was the only place I found that defined the three melf
devices, and this is for diodes I do not know if those numbers apply to resistors etc. also.
And from the top of my head the DO-213AA and SOD-80 are similar, and DO-213BB and
SOD-87 are similar.  Still looking at sites across the pond where the melf is still popular, will
send you info if I find any.

Cheers
Dave


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