Phil Hystad wrote:
>
> So, how much danger is there in destroying ICs, transistors, and such with
> a soldering iron applying such components to a PCB or maybe even using
> some kind of ugly construction?
>
Very little if you use a temperature-controlled soldering iron at ~700F.
The solder will flow quickly and you will be done before any temperature
damage can occur. There's a much higher risk of damage from improper ESD
handling than overheating components.
73 & Merry Christmas!
Bill
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