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I have an SMD chip with 2 dimples at opposite corners. Am I correct in assuming that the smaller dimple identifies pin 1, and not the larger dimple opposite?

I'm sure I've heard in the past that if the text is upright then pin 1 should be at the bottom left. Correct?

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    \$\begingroup\$ See my answer here. \$\endgroup\$
    – Rohat Kılıç
    Commented Sep 23, 2022 at 5:51
  • \$\begingroup\$ @RohatKılıç Sounds like you are agreeing with my assumption. \$\endgroup\$
    – SparkyNZ
    Commented Sep 23, 2022 at 5:54
  • \$\begingroup\$ Yes, I am. I should've said this in my comment above first then linked to the answer. Sorry. \$\endgroup\$
    – Rohat Kılıç
    Commented Sep 23, 2022 at 5:59
  • \$\begingroup\$ @RohatKılıç Thank you. I will proceed with soldering - feel free to make your answer official and I will accept your answer. \$\endgroup\$
    – SparkyNZ
    Commented Sep 23, 2022 at 6:08
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    \$\begingroup\$ Bottom left is the moulded pin 1 marker. Top right is a mark left from the injection moulding process where the plastic entered the mould. You'd be right to consider this confusing. \$\endgroup\$
    – jonathanjo
    Commented Sep 23, 2022 at 7:38

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