tracing out schematics

[Tony Duell]

> 
> On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:25:01 +0000 (GMT),Tony Duel wrote:
> 
> >However, I would always claim a schematic can be produced (direct 
> >chip-on-board being a possible exception!).
> 
> The other 'newer' exception would be ball-grid-array packaged parts.

 True, but this is classiccmp :-)

> 
> Fortunately, the most interesting things to reverse-engineer are still
> mostly through-hole with conventional DIP packaging, etc.

Conventioanl SMDs (SOICs, SOT transistors, etc) are a pain due to the 
close spacing of the connections (you need good probes), but still 
possible. 

-tony