Yes, I still use MELFs. Regular and mini MELF. They are round and they can roll but place a Coke Bottle on wet sand, give it a slight push down and it does not roll. I think the biggest problem with MELFs is spinning them to the correct rotation when using a flat steel Pick and Place tip. If you use a tip with the rounded end then no problem. And I have always used rectangular pads with no problem. I like MELFs as they solder well and tend to be very easy to inspect. Bob K. On 12/4/2017 11:55 AM, Jack Olson wrote: > I am using MELF components on my current design, > which I haven't seen much this century. > But I remember way back when we used "U-shaped" land shapes. > > I notice the current Land Pattern standard (IPC-7351) recommends > rectangular, > but at least one person has suggested using U-shaped "just in case". > I generally resist that kind of philosophy unless there is science behind > it. > Is anyone using U-shaped pads anymore? > (Is anyone using MELFs anymore? smile) >