The "kinks" were introduced by the manufacturer so the leads would drop right into standard pc-board hole spacings by automated board stuffing machines. The assembly manuals identify those caps where it is important to have the shortest possible lead lengths. Otherwise there is not a lot to be gained by straightening the leads and forcing the cap into place.
73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 3:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Request Advice re K2 Build If you¹ll forgive what to the experienced will be a silly question . . . Building a K2. Some of the capacitors (e.g. the 0.047) have leads that have a ³kink² in each side, about 2 mm from the cap itself. (The lead spacing is correct above the kinks and correct again below them.) If inserted gently into the PCB the component stops at the kink. But that leaves the leads too long, I think, contrary to the principle that short leads avoid stray couplings. So, two other possibilities. One is to ³dekink² the legs with needle-nose pliers - straightening them out, allowing the body of the cap to sit on the PCB surface. The other is to pull the leads through the PCB until the kinks snap through and come out the other side. That sounds neater, but it seems as if it¹s putting stress on the capacitor itself. What¹s the best way to do this? And why are those kinks there in the first place? Thanks, Ted, KN1CBR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
