2016-06-18, 16:26
All true. The "chamfer" edge is the 1-4 pin side. It is on the datasheet for the part at http://cds.linear.com/docs/en/datasheet/15697fs.pdf. The first page has the pin diagram where the gray area is the pin 1-4 side. There is also a drawing near the end of the datasheet.
The manufacturer's datasheets are the best source for information on a part. Most are available free if you know where to find them.
99% of the time, the laser etched markings are on the top side of the part.
Greg
The manufacturer's datasheets are the best source for information on a part. Most are available free if you know where to find them.
99% of the time, the laser etched markings are on the top side of the part.
Greg