Breadboards,.. what do you guys use?

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Offline ironbut

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on: June 10, 2011, 08:04:56 AM
As my circuits get a tad more complicated with snubbers, regulators etc., I'm planning to use small perf boards more. I've been using cheap Rat Shack boards or the ones that Fry's stock but I was wondering if there are better ones available.
By better, I mean more rugged and maybe with "through hole" pads.

BTW, if it isn't obvious, I'm talking about ones that will be soldered and not the clip type breadboards.

steve koto


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Reply #1 on: June 10, 2011, 07:04:04 PM
For more complex designs, I cut a board using ExpressPCB. 
For simple digital or high frequency designs, I use Ivan board.  (RF prototyping board from circuit specialists.)
For simple designs, I use standard perf board with holes every 0.1"

(https://forum.bottlehead.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.siteswithstyle.com%2FVoltSecond%2FParamour_is_2term%2Fisource_1_sharp_5_7_55.jpg&hash=20008c0f408e49c40a14385b731a6d35a3d9d48b) <-- Simpler design on perf board.

Note on capacitors: Use the long life caps (>=3000 hrs) even if you have to use a bigger case size in a higher voltage than what the circuit calls for.



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Reply #2 on: June 10, 2011, 07:46:21 PM
Thanx VS.
Just checked out Circuit Specialists and they seem to have a great selection of prototype boards.
I'll give 'em a try.

steve koto


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Reply #3 on: June 11, 2011, 07:50:33 AM
I like the puddle style boards with a ground plane on one side that has a relief around each hole and a solder pad around each hole on the other side. I think Vector refers to them as PPH/GND (pad per hole/ground plane).

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Reply #4 on: June 11, 2011, 08:06:29 PM
Thanks Doc.
Between these suggestions, I'd have to be stupid or lazy not to find some boards that'll fill my needs.

steve koto