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Technical learnings and practical tips from the DeltaProto PCBA proto lab.
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Update: sometimes pin 1 is right… and still wrong
2026-04-03A follow-up to the pin-1 story: the same datasheet marking, but a different mechanical reference. How a silent change from the manufacturer still caused a fault.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer
Not every dot on an IC means pin 1
2026-03-17How a mold mark almost caused a wrongly placed IC, and why ProtoPhotos are essential.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer