Quote Originally Posted by lew247 View Post
I've decided to allow for any possibilities I may have in the future and use a 16f887 44 pin Probably qfn 44 package

I know I'm going to have problems soldering onto this, but I'll figure it out
If you use a QFN package you WILL have trouble soldering it unless you use a reflow oven or hotplate. The QFN package has no exposed leads. Just pads underneath the chip.

Unless you have some particular reason for the QFN package, I might recommend the TQFP package instead. That has leads you can actually see and solder if you have a little skill and a good iron. A reflow oven is still easier though...


Steve