We use some MELFs in high volume (day job). We hate them and are designing them out even if it means thru-hole. That said you might try a drop-of-glue (extra step - cost impact)to help hold the package onto the IPC footprint without notches (we found the notched footprint didn't help any!). Will you wave or 2-side reflow (it do make a difference, though the glue thing works with both)? FNKEC *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To unsubscribe from this list at any time, send a message to: * * [log in to unmask] with <subject: unsubscribe> and no text. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************************