On 21 Sep 98 at 15:04, Paul Arklay wrote:
> I wondered if anyone could tell me if there is a standard for smt
> polarised component orientation and if so where to find it.
All standards which deal with component orientation write
"SHOULD be parallel" etc. etc., none writes SHALL, and for my
feeling, this is sometimes an esthetical question which is against the
electrically perfect placement of the components. I for myself prefer
the shortest possible wiring, and my assembly subcontractors can live
with polarised components in different orientations.
Regards
Matthias Mansfeld
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