Point Soldering

Recommended Tips for Point Soldering

There are a few shapes that are suitable for point soldering, however, Shape D is recommended especially for quad flat package (QFP) components. 

Shape BC/C (more info)

BC/C Point Soldering

1. Put the tip end to the board and the through-hole at one time to heat them.
2. Feed solder to form smooth fillet on the land pad.

Shape B (more info)

B Point Soldering

1. Put the tip end to the board and the through-hole at one time to heat them.
2. Feed solder to form smooth fillet on the land pad.

Shape D (more info)

Shape D Point Soldering

Pin Through Hole (PTH)

1. Put the tip end to the board and the through-hole at one time to heat them.
2. Feed solder to form smooth fillet on the land pad.
Shape D QFP Soldering

Quad Flat Pack (QFP)

1. Put the tip end to the leads
2. Feed solder and drag the tip slowly outwards
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