2004 Electrical Component Rule Rationale

[Specialagentjim]

Originally Posted by phrontist

Ha! How much does that stuff cost?

Like I said earlier, just the machine that PLACES the IC onto a board costs a half million for an old one, the new ones are like a million or more. They're unblievable to watch though, placing hundred or even thousands of tiny 20x40 resistors on a board per SECOND. amazing stuff.

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Specialagentjim

Like I said earlier, just the machine that PLACES the IC onto a board costs a half million for an old one, the new ones are like a million or more. They're unblievable to watch though, placing hundred or even thousands of tiny 20x40 resistors on a board per SECOND. amazing stuff.

Prices have dropped during the past few years. Chip placement machines can be as cheap as $250k. It really depends on the type. Ten years ago, you could not buy a good one for under a million.

Andy B.