Free PCB Footprints and Schematic Symbols for Designers to Use
It isn’t so long ago that I was working through school and taking apart remotes and radios in my house...
PCB Footprints
Your Component Footprint Library to Find Future Footprints
Your component footprint library gets used to generate this type of stencil before manufacturing. Every new piece of electronic equipment...
Efficiently Creating PCB Footprints: A Checklist for Your Layouts
You can create high-quality CAD models like these with a PCB footprint checklist. PCB component footprints may appear simple, but...
SMD Component Datasheets: Mastering Enclosure Constraints and Connectivity
You can build footprints for these parts with SMD component datasheets and a powerful electronic parts search engine. SMD...
LGA Package Footprints and the Difficulty in Finding Full Package Models
If you want to put this CPU into your next design, you need to find LGA package footprints for this...
An IC Footprint Library for Your Component Data Needs
Your manufacturer will use data from your Gerber files to create accurate stencils. Creating accurate Gerber files requires an IC...
PCB Footprint Creation: Basics For Your Next Design
Follow these PCB component footprint basics if you need to create symbols and footprints for your new circuit board CAD...
PCB Footprint Creation Guidelines: Avoid Redundant Library Demands
If you want to save time before you design your new board, follow these PCB footprint creation guidelines.
Not All Vendor Counts Are Created Equal
As more sources become available for ECAD data, designers are looking for ease of use, quality, and coverage of parts....
Common Library Creation Errors – What NOT to Do When Designing Library Parts
PCB librarians and designers know that in order to execute a flawless design, your data has to be precise and...
