I have recently decided I need to utilize SMT resistors on one of my designs as there simply isn't room for regular thru hole resistors. From reading recent posts it seems as if I would simply use solder paste to glue/hold the SMT res. in place then heat it to melt the solder. Can I do this with a soldering iron or do I need an expensive hot air type machine? What stops the solder paste from bridging the 2 pads beneath the SMT Resistor? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Soldering SMT resistors
2003-09-01 by aussiedude36