In a message dated 07/06/2000 5:12:23 PM Central Daylight Time,
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> Hi All,
>  Can anybody tell me if it is possible to perform double-sided reflow with
> TSOP 28T or 32T components on the bottom-side?
>  I could work it out myself if I could only find the component weights!
>  The prouct is at the design stage, so I don't have any components I can
> weigh :-(
>
>  Thanks in advance!
>
>  Justin Braime
>  Compuspec Industries Ltd
>  Auckland, New Zealand

Hi Justin!

I wouldn't worry about it...they'll do fine. Parts like TSOP's are pretty
light and have enough leads on them to give you the surface tension you'll
need. Just as long as you have a nice smooth running conveyer and the boards
don't bow...

-Steve Gregory-

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