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I'm a student trying to create a library part in Altium for an Analog Devices AD8232. Most IC datasheets give a recommended footprint to use, but the AD8232 datasheet only shows the IC itself:
I have been searching, but have been unable to find a recommended layout for this footprint.
If you were designing the footprint for this device, how would you determine the pad sizes to use?
Method #1:
Tools->IPC Footprint Wizard->QFN and go from there.
This wizard is based on IPC-7351 standard, the main standard for footprint creation. The standard is not straightforward if you want to calculate the footprint dimension by your own so it´s highly recommended to use the wizard.
Method #2:
Refer to AN-772. A Design and Manufacturing Guide for the Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP)
