View Single Post
  #5   Report Post  
Old July 11th 08, 06:48 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Tim Shoppa Tim Shoppa is offline
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by RadioBanter: Jul 2006
Posts: 263
Default Recommendation for RF Prototype "Vector Board" with groundplaneneeded

On Jul 11, 12:31*am, RFI-EMI-GUY wrote:
Recommendation for RF Prototype "Vector Board" with groundplane needed

I am looking to prototype a couple of small boards containing LINX
TXM-433 LC and LR transmitter modules. These have pads on 0.1" centers
and thus will match the Vector board strips that I am familiar with.
However for this application, I need a ground plane under the module,
and so am looking for a "vector" board with strips, but without plated
through holes and ideally a solid ground plane on the reverse side. I
would prefer plated traces and fiberglass insulation.

These will be simple boards, a TXM-433-LC, a couple of 555 timers and
some discrete components.

Any recommendations?


"Dead bug".

Or, drill holes for all leads, and then use a small milling machine
cutter or just a larger drill bit to remove the copper where you don't
need it.

For prototyping, "dead bug" is way way superior to vectorboards etc,
even with digital parts.

Tim.