Modern Electronics (was Re: List charter mods & headcount... ; -))

From: Gene Buckle <geneb_at_deltasoft.com>
Date: Mon Jun 21 12:35:13 2004

> The fan out can become an issue. The springs were typically light weight and
> were stretched enough to snuggly hold one wire between each coil. Back then
> connector densities were not that high, so it was common to see a leg which
> split into 2-3-4 tails to handle the physical connectors. When larger
> wuantities were involved, it sometimes bacame necessary to make the wires
> over-long and then trim (strip and tin) the ends after removing from the
> board.
>
I have at least one connector with 55 pins, so the fan would become quite
a problem, even with 22ga wire.

> You could use some craft type paper, or do it on the computer and generate
> the output to a large format plotter. Not sure where you are based, but here
> in the US, most Kinko's can print a large format sheet for a somewhat
> reasonable price.
>
Kraft paper would be easier and cheaper since I've already got a huge roll
of it.

g.
Received on Mon Jun 21 2004 - 12:35:13 BST