Speakerguy
Active Member
I never bend leads on IC's right at the package, but on resistors I frequently just bend the leads right at the device, so your standard 1/4W resistors fit just fine into 300mil spaced holes.
I've never had a problem with it, but is that 'kosher'? Or should I use a lead bender and 400mil spaced holes? I'm thinking in terms of what would or wouldn't fly in a production environment, where reliability is critical. Thanks!
I've never had a problem with it, but is that 'kosher'? Or should I use a lead bender and 400mil spaced holes? I'm thinking in terms of what would or wouldn't fly in a production environment, where reliability is critical. Thanks!