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Footprints are the CAD representations of the pads (and other physical/mechanical features) of a board-level component.

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Exception in SamacSys LibraryLoader [closed]

I experience an exception whenever I launch the SamacSys Library Loader: I originally used v2.49 without issues, but then started experiencing the exception. I then upgraded to 2.50 but that didn't ...
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How could I get the footprint name in Altium?

I am creating a component in such a way that in the schematic file it would be possible to change the footprint, and the component parameter "Package" will be updated. I tried to put "=...
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Why are solder pad layouts in datasheets always drawn up so unintuitively?

I am making a PCB that is using parts that require me to draw up custom footprints. So far, all the parts I've come across have the most seemingly stupid selection of measurements for pads. Take this ...
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Does a BGA connector usually have bigger solder paste than the solder mask opening?

I'm designing a breakout (debug) card for the FPGA Evaluation Board VC707. For this I'm using two FMC connectors (MC-HPC-10), for footprint and design of the connector I got help from the website (...
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What is this mystery footprint on my PCB?

Doing some repair work on a Yamaha FGDP-30 finger drumming instrument, and I came across this unpopulated footprint on the main PCB The CN999 label and proximity to the main IC lead me to believe it ...
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XMOS XCORE 60-pin QFN footprint ground pad

I'm designing a PCB that uses an XMOS XCORE microcontroller (XU316-1024-QF60B-C24) and the only GND connection it presents is the middle ground pad. I couldn't find any example of how this is supposed ...
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Coilcraft model pin 1

In the two images and linked model description, am I incorrect, or did they place the pin 1 indicator incorrectly? It should be bottom right, from the top view. Edit: seems their photo for the model ...
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Transformer pins not matching PCB layout

I am replicating one of our recommended designs for a POE application. Here I have an EP13 forward transformer FCT1-50M22SL as recommended in the BOM. The pins do not match the provided image of the ...
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Transformer Pads not specified

FCT1-50M22SLD Pads 3 and 8 are not specified, or am I incorrect? How would you link the footprint to the symbol, since no models are available for this?
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Altium - Complex keepout shapes in Footprint Editor

Is there a good way to create complex keepout shapes in the footprint editor in Altium designer? I'm attempting to create a large keepout that needs to be everywhere except two pads shown (to avoid ...
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One footprint, two configurations - KiCad

I want to make a single PCB that works for two product versions. One of the footprints will have to sport different placements of the same component for the different versions. I want a footprint with ...
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Custom made NetTie in KiCAD7 can't be routed

I have created a footprint for NetTie of custom size (I wanted 0.2mm pad/connection), as the library-provided one has the size of 0.5mm and is too big. I have tried two ways of routing: from other ...
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HC-05 Bluetooth Module CircuitMaker

I am new to PCB design, and I am designing a circuit with a HC-05 Bluetooth module. I'm using Altium CircuitMaker and there are no symbols or models in there for a HC-05 Bluetooth module. Does anyone ...
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IC pads showing up in the copper layer but not in the soldermask layer (EAGLE)

I am designing a PCB using the AOZ2261NQI-12 buck regulator IC. I used UltraLibrarian to grab the ECAD files like I usually do, and everything looks kosher. However, when I place the part in a design ...
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SMD small footprint problem, extending pads for more solder

I have this component (LTST-FC12WEGBD-5A SMD LED by Lite-On) that has been very difficult to use due to the pad sizes being so small. Below is the footprint. The problem is with the smaller square ...
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IPC 7251 annular ring meaning

When looking at IPC-7251 Table 3-3 (see the table in Sergei Gorbikov's answer at How to determine annular ring width for thru-hole pads?), for a through-hole pad in Level B the annular ring is given ...
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Courtyard Determination for SMT Trimpot

I would like to use the Bourns PVG3G103C01R00 in a design and am trying to figure out how to determine the courtyard for this part, compliant with IPC-7351B. I do not currently have access to the IPC-...
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How critical is SOT89 footprint?

I've pulled datasheets for a dozen compatible NPNs from Toshiba, Diodes, Onsemi and Nexperia. They all had different recommended layouts for SOT89 package. More than that, Nexperia has different ...
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Side view LED 90-degree PCB orientation

Currently how the LEDs are place on the board, cathode (1) left, anode (2) right, and I am assuming the LED is meant to fire downward, or in this orientation down and mostly left in the 3D model image....
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PADS for land pattern coilcraft

How can you even make a footprint/ land pattern with this info. Is that land pattern the pads? Is that a wire going into the model, meaning my pad just needs to touch either side of the component? ...
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How to deal with footprints in shared workspaces in Altium?

I am in a university project and we use a shared workspace. Now I have to redo a PCB from a project done by a fellow a few years ago but when I open the project in my computer, it says that there are ...
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What are the common package names for pin spacing in multiples near 50-mils?

I'm looking for component package names that are known to provide conductors on (nearly) 50-mil spacing so it fits well on a 50x50mil SMT protyping board. I know SOIC are 50-mil, and even SOT-223 is ...
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Thermal relief for a chip without metal plate on the bottom

I have a chip in which I have selected this footprint: Package_SO: SOIC-8_3.9X4.9mm_P1.27mm. This is what it looks like: Because this chip gets pretty hot, I ...
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Footprint for potentiometer with support pins

I am trying to add this: potentiometer to my design. As you can see, it also has two pins in order to support it structurally. This is the datasheet if anyone is interested: https://www.tme.eu/...
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Create footprints on flexible PCB

I'm completely new to PCB design but I'm trying to create my own flexible PCB. Now I want to recreate the board below but with different contact pads on the bottom (because they are really fragile). ...
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Footprint for 12.3x12.3mm SMD inductor

I want to incorporate this inductor: https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/Inductors-SMD_SHOU-HAN-CYH127-150UH_C2929506.html in my project. Datasheet it here: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/...
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Clearance error on pin header solder pads in Eagle

I am getting a clearance error on the Sullins connector PPTC191LFBN-RC. I got the EDA models from Octopart. On including this model in my design I am getting a solder pad clearance error on both the ...
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Making a DE-15 (HD-15) connector footprint from datasheet

I am trying to make a PCB footprint of a edge-mounted DE-15 D-sub connector (a.k.a. HD-15, DE15, HD15), however the datasheet does not seem to provide enough metrics to make it unambiguous. Here is ...
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Kicad 7. No footprints after upgrade from Kicad 5

I used to have Kicad 5, then in the middle of the project, I decided to upgrade to Kicad 7. When I run the footprint assignment tool, I got a message that footprint libraries are missing (...
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Meaning of "DMC" abbreviation in LED footprint

I'm planning on using the SU CULDP1.VC UVC LED for a design, and I'm reading through the datasheet. In the package drawing of the component (p 12 of the datasheet, which can be found here: https://...
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Altium: How to generate SMD switch footprint using Wizard?

Here is excerpt from datasheet for the A6S-4101-H. I need two rows of pads. The distance between (center of) pads in a row is 2.54mm. The distance between the (center of pads) two rows is 8.9mm. Each ...
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Reflow soldering with decreased footprint size fully within pad

So the original footprint is first, followed is the edited footprint to allow for inner pads to be accessed. As you will notice the extended pad footprint is smaller than the pad. Will this cause ...
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Kicad DRC Error "Footprint has no courtyard defined"

At the final stage of the PCB design, I performed an ERC check. I got the message: Footprint has no courtyard defined @(156,718mm, 78,296mm): Footprint RV1 on Front ...
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Are these circles in the exposed pad of a VQFN footprint meant to be non-metallized, and if so, for what purpose?

I am creating a footprint for a TI TXS0108ERGYR level shifter and encountered these circles drawn in the exposed pad for its land pattern: Are these meant to be non-metallized and if so, for what ...
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KiCad footprint for 5 mm three pin potentiometer [closed]

I want to use a standard three pin through-hole potentiometer in my design. The pins have a distance of 5 mm between them. KiCad has literally hundreds of footprints for through-hole potentiometers, ...
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Tactile button switch footprint in KiCAD

I want to use this tactile switch in my PCB design: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2002271735_XKB-Connectivity-TS-1101-C-W_C318938.pdf As you can see in the document, the distance between the edges ...
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KiCad - SOD-323 footprint

I want to use this component in my design: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2201121330_JSMSEMI-1N5819WS-S4_C2927280.pdf It says that the footprint is SOD-323. I ...
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Footprint assignments in KiCad

Does anyone know what footprint assignment for the potentiometer WH148 style in KiCad? There were a lot of footprints but I don't know which one is the same as the WH148 style.
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Footprint for Electrolytic Capacitor

I plan on using this capacitor on my project: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2209011730_KNSCHA-RVT330UF50V167RV085_C5155333.pdf This is an electrolytic capacitor (this means it has polarity.). The ...
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Is there any provided footprint for the AS5F18G04SND-10LIN from Alliance Memory?

Documentation link All I could find in the documentation was a really low resolution (and impossible to read) package outline. I also looked elsewhere for a footprint for that package and the IC ...
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Package and footprint - Are they correct

In this device, on page 208, the page has the Package outline drawing. 8-pin package. SOIC. "8S2, 8-lead, 0.208” Body, Plastic Small Outline Package (EIAJ)" I want the footprint of this ...
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Manufacturer part search in Altium 17

Do you know if the "manufacturer part search" is available in Altium 17? I have tried it in Altium 23 but I am not able to find it in Altium 17.
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PNP transistor symbols, pins and footprints

I am currently building a soft latch circuit in a CAD editor. I want to use a PNP transistor, and have 2 choices for this component. However, I am confused when comparing the datasheets of the ...
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Thermal issues: surface mounted on 1" x 1" FR4 board

A number of parts are rated at certain thermal impedance with a note, something along the lines of surface mounted on 1" x 1" FR4 board like in this datasheet for instance - MOSFET Vishay ...
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Altium: What is the purpose of layers 1, 13 and 15 in this PCB footprint?

What is the purpose of data contained in the mechanical layers of this PCB footprint. Here is a PCB foot print I got from snapeda for the part OF-SMD2835G. The green line appears to be outline for ...
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LED PCB footprint with non-symmetrical pads

This question is related to the LED component HL-AM-2835H489W-S1-08HL-HR3 from HONGLITRONIC. The datasheet for this part can be found here. This component has a SMD2835 SMD package that I have not ...
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LED PCB footprint with non-square pads

The question is related to the datasheet for LED part number MHT151WDT. It is manufactured by Lianyungang Meihua Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. The datasheet can be found here. The pg. 2 in this ...
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Altium footprint library

I created a new PCB library in Altium. I want to add a 3D model of the component, but I don't want to download the 3D model step file of a component on my computer. Can I directly import it to my PCB ...
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What means the jumper field in a footprint pad properties in Altium?

I have copied a footprint to a new .PcbLib file. After doing that the field called "jumper" in the properties window for each pad has been set to 0 (for two pads) and to 1 (in six pads). I ...
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Footprint of current sense resistor for kelvin connection

I need a current sense resistor for my application and I want to add Kelvin connections to it. I found this in the datasheet of a 4 terminal resistor but the footprint doesn't contain "sensing ...
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