I'm currently trying to source a custom designed surface mount socket for one
of our products.

I'm getting a certain amount of contradictory information about how much area
is needed on the socket to allow it to be picked up by a Pick & Place machine
using a vacuum pick up.

Given that the component weighs about 2 grammes (1/12 oz) and is about 10mm X
12mm (3/8" X 1/2") how big a sucker would you feel you need to place it with?

Thanks,


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Eric Christison
Mechanical Engineer
STMicroelectronics
33 Pinkhill
Edinburgh
EH12 7BF

tel:    +44 (0)131 336 6165
fax:    +44 (0)131 336 6001

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