Re: FPGATED prototype

From: Istvan Hegedus <*hegedusishe_at_gmail.com*> Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:15:50 +0100 Message-ID: <CAJG-dDT8dZSQgnQekpoO=5w8=ZMUyx81NsBjEnLqJ4t=SU2ntw_at_mail.gmail.com> · hegedusishe_at_gmail.com

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> I can't argue the smaller footprint FPGA and 4 layer PCB, but I'd keep
> the surface mount header.  I think they look much more neat in circuit
> and if you trim the outside of your PCB to just beyond the SMT pins, I
> don't think the design will be too wide.  Having the pins sticking
> through reduces top PCB area a lot and then you have to worry about
> cutting the pins off and making sure they do not touch metal shields and
> such if folks re-assemble the EMI stuff.
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> Jim
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> You are right, if I use through hole header then I don't have much space
left on the two sides for routing and components.
I will consider it. There are only 2 drawbacks, price of the smd IC header
and the lead time (I have ordered it at Mouser in november and they promise
it now at the end of feb).

Regards
Istvan