Axial Component Alternative Symbol
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Category: Libraries
Forum Name: Altium
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URL: https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3018
Printed Date: 12 Oct 2024 at 5:26pm
Topic: Axial Component Alternative Symbol
Posted By: mhike08
Subject: Axial Component Alternative Symbol
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2021 at 11:56pm
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I am newbie here. I would like to ask what is the standard pitch for adding Alternative axial Component? Is there a range to be use to be able to get the Alternative Pitch.
Thanks for the response. Michael |
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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2021 at 9:12am
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When you use Footprint Expert to calculate an Axial Lead footprint, do not fill in the Pitch Value. Let the Calculator figure out the Pitch. Then Round Up the pitch to the nearest 1.00 mm integer. If you're using mil units, Round Up to the nearest 100 mil value. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: mhike08
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2021 at 1:34am
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Meaning if I get pitch value of 16.05 then my alternative pitch would become 17mm? Btw I am using Altium Designer. Thank you |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2021 at 9:34am
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Since the pitch value is only 0.05 over 16.00 mm, make the pin pitch 16.00. I would say even if the calculation was 16.10 round down and anything larger round up. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: mhike08
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2021 at 7:59pm
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16 mm pitch was the initial value then I would like to add alternative footprint larger than 16mm then what would be the standard range or increment? Thank you
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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2021 at 9:48am
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Normally, the larger the Axial Lead package is, the lead diameter gets larger too. There are no standards for what you are trying to accomplish so you must figure out the pin pitch and the hole and pad size. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |