Hi Steve,
In a message dated 02/09/2002 20:53:56, [log in to unmask] writes:
>One other question that I'll throw-out there, is why in the hell do companies
>like Texas Instruments put components on the market that can't be assembled
>with standard processes?

The component suppliers have all conspired to make sure consultants are not
short of work.
Seriously though, it is a sad fact that component suppliers, with very few
notable exceptions are a part of the problem and have a serious
throw-it-over-the-wall attitude.
It started with LLCCCs, followed by plastic components with Alloy 42
leadframes and leads (TSOP, SOT), SBGAs, CBGAs, ....you name it.

Werner Engelmaier

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