It is also called the land/pad pattern and resembles the physical dimensions of the component. PCB footprint creation is the arrangement of plated pads where a component is supposed to be soldered.

RLC Resonant Frequency and Impedance CalculatorĬomponents that need to be assembled on a PCB will have designated locations according to the design.

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Trace Width and Current Capacity Calculator.To download the footprint files, please accept the above terms. In particular check hole sizes, pin numbering, and pay close attention to the solder paste-mask layer to ensure no solder paste is deposited on the footprint pads.īy downloading and using the following files the user agrees to take full responsibility for checking the accuracy and suitability of the imported footprint. Tag-Connect is not responsible for incorrect footprints or use of footprints provided in the library.Ĭarefully check the imported footprints against the latest datasheet provided on the Tag-Connect website (see below). These files are provided ‘AS IS’ and with no guarantee that they are complete, free from errors or suitable for use. The Zip file you are about to download is provided for your convenience and contains footprint files obtained from multiple sources. You may also need to refer to your CAD documentation. Open the ‘Readme’ file for further details.Go to the location in which you stored the footprint library, click on it and follow the on-screen instructions to extract the files.You must agree with the disclaimer to download the library. > Altium, Mentor Graphics PADS, EAGLE To download the Footprint Library We are building a library of downloadable footprint for the main software packages and are providing them to you as a download-able zip file. PCB Footprint Libraries for Common Layout CAD Packages

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