As a newbie to SMD soldering myself, I find two things are really useful:
1. Google " footprint". So something like "SOIC-8 footprint" and you'll get the dimensions.
2. If you're more of a "visual" person, then just print it out. Every PCB design software has the ability to print out your PCB at 1:1. Just add the parts (no need to connect them to anything) and print it out (again, make sure it's 1:1).
Either one of these should allow you to figure out footprint is best for your personal needs
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Aaron Turner
https://synfin.net/ Twitter: @synfinatic
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary
Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
-- Benjamin Franklin
On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 2:23 PM, alan00463@... [Homebrew_PCBs] <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
OOPS!
What I meant to say was the IC is available in
SOIC-8, SOP-8, and TSSOP-14.
Is one package easier to solder than the other two?