Yes, they are about 1/3mm on the solder sides. You won't be applying solder directly to them, though, just pre-tinning the pads on the SX and then reflowing the solder onto the caps with the help of some flux.
Wow, this pic does really put into perspective how mindbogglingly small are the caps on the package.
Indeed. I opened my Lite a few weeks ago just to get a general idea, and yeah, it's a delicate job to put it mildly. If you want some reference, the whole Tegra X1 package including substrate is about the size of the 2 Euro coin. The die itself is smaller than the 1 Cent. If anyone was still considering using hot air for this, think again.
No, I didn’t mean to imply that - your post was great. It gave a realistic view of how small the soldering points are. I was happy that I had the same practice board to compare to.
Does it make any sense to try and cover half the capacitor with electrical tape so as to not bridge the connection? Then flux, flow solder, and then move to opposite side, or would it just get in the way.
I don't think electrical tape would hold that temperature or stick tight enough to prevent bridging. Kapton maybe since it resists well over 300ºC.
i mentioned it in a few posts go back and read the threadAs no one has mentioned this yet, it's probably a stupid question, is it possible to use some conductive paste like this ?
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. I've got a unpatched switch so no need for me now, but if my kids want another one, I'll try a shop near me that repairs consoles etc and if they will not I might try using a conductive epoxy. I really wouldn't try to flow solder directly onto something that small. We're talking about a component that's 0.3mm on the solder sides, that's smaller than the diameter of most solder available. It's too easy to overdo it and end up with an obnoxious blob of solder that's larger than the solder point itself and still doesn't make a reliable connection.
im receiving today a jewelers 1 eye magnifying glass x15 , i hope it has a zoom enough and be able to look if the cap are alright and if they are resolder .So I was a little freaked out after I saw Theorem's post above, but then I got out my soldering iron, practice SMB board, and magnifier glasses. The job seems delicate, but doable.
The fine tip on the vastar variable iron seems small enough to hit the point on either side of the millimeter mark (which is about half the size of 0402) . The same iron used in the sx core video that NickMoses05 did.
