I have been asked by an engineer that I am working with to restrict the
top
side/bottom side placement of parts according to part values (all parts
are
0805's).  For example if I place a 10K resistor on the bottom side, all
10K's should also go to the bottom side.  He does not want me to mix
parts
of the same value between two sides.

He tells me this will significantly reduce assembly costs.  I have =
never
heard of such a thing.  Is he correct?  I believe the extra layout time
will negate any potential savings in assembly setup.  Any comments?


Mark Koitmaa
TechServ
http://www.techservinc.com

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