Package Reference

[Ewan Sinclair]

Is there anywhere that anybody knows of with a list of component packages
with pictures? I'm looking through the digikey catalog and getting all
confused and lost when trying to pick components, as it'd be rather nice to
know what I'm getting looks like.

I mean the little numbers such as TO-220 and SOT-223.

Thanks for any help!

Ewan

 

[John Larkin]

On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 17:42:19 GMT, "Ewan Sinclair"
<ewan_sinclair@hotmail.com> wrote:

Is there anywhere that anybody knows of with a list of component packages
with pictures? I'm looking through the digikey catalog and getting all
confused and lost when trying to pick components, as it'd be rather nice to
know what I'm getting looks like.

I mean the little numbers such as TO-220 and SOT-223.

Thanks for any help!

Ewan

Just note the manufacturer's name, look up their web site, and
download the data sheets. Nearly all data sheets have package
drawings. Most also have application notes, which will help you
understand how to apply the parts.

John