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Subject:
Is resistor orientation (upside down) a concern?
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"Collins, Graham" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:55:22 -0300
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Technetter's
A theoretical question..  It has been my understanding that surface mount
resistors had to be mounted right-side up (white side down) to facilitate
the proper heat dissipation from the part.  Is this in fact true or have I
been misinformed?
If true, how do I manage to keep them right-side up if I'm using a bulk
feeder where the part orientation is not controlled as it is on tape?

regards,

Graham Collins
Process Engineer
Litton Systems Canada
(902) 873-2000 extension 215

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