Homebrew PCBs

On Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:20:05 +0200, Robert Hedan  
<robert.hedan@...> wrote:

>  Proximity is
> relative, if the next IC is 100 mil away, yes, you are going to have some
> problem.  But that's not the case on any of my boards, I leave enough  
> room
> 'cause I end up with extra traces all over the place anyways in trying to
> limit vias.


You can use cardboard or PCB pieces or something to shield sensitive  
components like 'lytics or plastic parts that are not meant to withstand  
reflow.
There is no harm in warming up surrounding ICs that were meant for reflow  
anyway.

ST