Short version i have 20 IC's i need to remove from there current pcbs and solder them onto a programming board and solder them back onto there pcb they came from, would you think the smd pads on the programming board would last or should i be concerned about damage to the programming board pads?
i didnt make them configurable i didnt account for this when i designed the pcb and didnt put any dip headers to any i2c,spi,etc pins,iam stuck with soldering wires onto a TQFP-E 128 pin 14x14 @ 0.4mm pitch which my soldering skillset is limited and i dont think i can do it 20 times.My next plan was to get a Eval board for my IC and take the IC from my pcbs and solder them into the eval board change some settings via PC software on the IC then resolder the IC back onto my pcbs.I was also thinking breadboarding everything and ditch the eval board, i would use a plastic socket programmer some voltage regs. and a arduino to send my i2c messages.Not sure which way to go with it any other ideas or input is appreciated
i didnt make them configurable i didnt account for this when i designed the pcb and didnt put any dip headers to any i2c,spi,etc pins,iam stuck with soldering wires onto a TQFP-E 128 pin 14x14 @ 0.4mm pitch which my soldering skillset is limited and i dont think i can do it 20 times.My next plan was to get a Eval board for my IC and take the IC from my pcbs and solder them into the eval board change some settings via PC software on the IC then resolder the IC back onto my pcbs.I was also thinking breadboarding everything and ditch the eval board, i would use a plastic socket programmer some voltage regs. and a arduino to send my i2c messages.Not sure which way to go with it any other ideas or input is appreciated