7
Flow enough solder to hold
the component; solder should
not extend beyond the pad
and should extend only slightly
above the pad.
6.
Trim the excess lead as closely
as possible to the PCB.
Caution:
Be careful when soldering
and trimming leads. Protective
eyeware is recommended.
3.
Press the soldering iron to the
pad where the lead emerges.
Heat the pad for one second.
4.
Do not move the iron.
Instead, move the solder to
touch the point where the pad
and lead meet. Do not touch
the solder to the iron.
5.
Pull back the solder before
you remove the iron.
Turn o
ff
the soldering iron if not used for over 5 minutes. To protect your
tools, do not keep the iron set at a high temperature for long periods of
time.
Tin the iron again after use to prevent oxidation.
