Hello all, I haven't began my Nava build yet since I'm in the process of thoroughly organizing the components so the build will go as perfect as possible. My question is, am I correct in thinking that the dull white line towards the left side of the chip is pin one? It seems to be the most logical assumption but I know it doesn't hurt to ask now before I solder 36 of them in place. Also, since I'm using sockets for all the other IC's do you recommend using them for this type of chip too?
Thanks for your wisdom,
Danny
M5218L
[dull white line towards the left side of the chip is pin one?] That is what the photos in the build instructions indicate:
http://www.e-licktronic.com/img/cms/Nav ... %20ICs.jpg
... but I don't trust the instructions very much.
They repeatedly state, "Don't pay attention to the photos!" because of minor variations in components (different brand/batch of resistors with different-coloured bodies, etc.) and things like the power switch are skipped over entirely.
The M5218L data sheets I've come across are not helpful either. :\
I ordered SIL sockets for the M5218Ls in my build but I have no idea what I'm doing, plus I'm terrified of killing them with heat.
http://www.e-licktronic.com/img/cms/Nav ... %20ICs.jpg
... but I don't trust the instructions very much.
They repeatedly state, "Don't pay attention to the photos!" because of minor variations in components (different brand/batch of resistors with different-coloured bodies, etc.) and things like the power switch are skipped over entirely.The M5218L data sheets I've come across are not helpful either. :\
I ordered SIL sockets for the M5218Ls in my build but I have no idea what I'm doing, plus I'm terrified of killing them with heat.
The white line end has pin 1.
Thank you for your answers. It made sense that the white line might be towards pin 1 but I needed to make sure. I think I will also use sockets.