Electronic – Is it possible to attach leads to surface mount component

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I ordered an op amp to experiment with. I knew this was a surface mount component when I ordered it. I assumed that I would be able to somehow attach leads to it, so I could use it on my breadboard. Using a simple soldering iron – is there a way I can attach leads to this component to use on my breadboard?

I know when these components are surface mounted they are only rated to come in contact with high temperatures for a second or two. I was thinking of getting a small bead of solder on the end of a wire – getting the bead to melt using the iron – then touching the wire and bead to the one of the pins on the component (so the soldering iron doesn't touch the component directly).

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Best Answer

There are DIP adapters for several SMD packages. Your specific one looks like a SOT-25 and an adapter like the following could be used

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You can either make these adapter boards yourself (if you produce your own homemade board) or buy then from an online store.

This image is just an example of the variety of SMD to DIP boards

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