Been building and refurbishing audio gear for years and have noticed that some ICs are only available as SMD.
I know how to solder SMD on a PCB with pads. Is there an easy way to solder an SMD component on a through the hole PCB? I am mainly referring to ICs (NE5532 etc..) but anything else also. Could you DIY some type of adapter?
I know how to solder SMD on a PCB with pads. Is there an easy way to solder an SMD component on a through the hole PCB? I am mainly referring to ICs (NE5532 etc..) but anything else also. Could you DIY some type of adapter?
Yes, use an adapter pcb. Much better than home brew, and any kind you can imagine. The usual distributors all sell them.
http://www.chipquik.com/store/index.php
http://www.chipquik.com/store/index.php
This may be the one you are looking for.
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/chip-quik-inc./PA0002/5014713
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/chip-quik-inc./PA0002/5014713