TechNet has been very good to me. Thanks for the responses.

Dan, I think IPC has 'HDBK' on counting. Check the website.

Mel, thanks for the consideration in adding a new word to dictionary.

Stu Korringa

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Subject:    Re:      [TN] Crimped connections
Author: "Dan R. Johnson" <[log in to unmask]>
Date:       5/16/02 8:00 AM

Good Morning Stu,
Two good reasons *not* to solder crimped connections.
1) it defeats the natural strain relief built into a crimped connection.
2) it introduces flux into the connection that cannot be removed since it
wicks past the insulation.
3) the connectors are designed not to be used with solder. (OK I don't count
so good, where's the coffee?)


Dan




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