Mini-Melf and Quadro-Melf 4148 diode

[blasterbill]

Hi, in my place of work we sometimes come across a PCB design that includes 4148 SMT diodes in a
QuadroMelf package. What are the advantages of using the rectangle section body over the more
usual cylinder package?

QuadroMelf 4148 datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/docs/85561/85561.pdf

 

[Tim Wescott]

Hi, in my place of work we sometimes come across a PCB design that includes 4148 SMT diodes in a
QuadroMelf package. What are the advantages of using the rectangle section body over the more
usual cylinder package?

QuadroMelf 4148 datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/docs/85561/85561.pdf

They don't roll off the @#$& board before they get to the &^*# reflow oven!