I need to install two SMD chips (0805) at one location. I referred to IPC-HDBK-001, fIG 6-24. When I solder the chips side by side, the ceramic side which is placed against solder pad- is already touching the solder. While I complete the solder joint, the solder fillet is too close to deposited element. ( As distance between end termination's is more the inner gap between solder pads) My question is : 1. Does any one know a vendor who can supply 5 sided termination ( similar to Chip Capacitors) for thick film resistors? 2. Which one is less evil: Piggy back chips( not recommended by IPC) or solder touching the component body? 3. Any other idea? I will appreciate your time for advice. Ashok -- Ashok Dhawan P.Eng Engineering C-Mac Electronic Systems Inc. 1455 Mountain Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 2Y9 Canada Phone: (204) 631-7208 Fax: (204) 631-7294 E-mail: [log in to unmask] www.cmac.ca