PCB Libraries Forum : How To Genereate CAPAE Footprint? https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:48:39 +0000 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 07:38:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1957 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[How To Genereate CAPAE Footprint? : The solder joint goals in LE Lite...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8048.html#8048 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1957
Posted: 13 Sep 2016 at 7:38am

The solder joint goals in LE Lite are in the tab Terminal > Density Level > Toe, Heel and Side.

You can control the entire solder joint by adjusting those values.

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2016 07:38:32 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8048.html#8048 <![CDATA[How To Genereate CAPAE Footprint? : Ok...thanks for the info.but how...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8045.html#8045 Author: Sujith
Subject: 1957
Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 9:36pm

Ok...thanks for the info.

but how to get the correct pad width? instead of 1.2 +-0.3 am getting 2.51 
]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 21:36:22 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8045.html#8045 <![CDATA[How To Genereate CAPAE Footprint? : Most people use Nominal Density...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8043.html#8043 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1957
Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 9:08am

Most people use Nominal Density Level, which is a default setting.

Maximum Density is used for space satellites.

Least Density Level is used for RF design or extremely dense designs.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 09:08:34 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8043.html#8043 <![CDATA[How To Genereate CAPAE Footprint? : Ahh..yes, I missed it.It got worked...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8041.html#8041 Author: Sujith
Subject: 1957
Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 8:43am

Ahh..yes, I missed it.

It got worked now..Smile.

In the component data sheet by the mafr the pads values are : L=5.5, W=1.2+-0.3, P=6.7 . is this values are based on nominal or most or least? 

and the generated footprints measurement were :

Most             Nominal        Least

L=6.83         L=6.46         L=6.12
W=2.7          W=2.52        W=2.31   other dimensions like outline and courtyards also varies, i didt checked.

here I got the width of the pads entirely wrong it seems? 

and its a bit confusing which footprint (n,m,l) to use , in the internet most people suggests to use nominal footprints. 

Actually what is the best practice to follow?
]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:43:28 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8041.html#8041 <![CDATA[How To Genereate CAPAE Footprint? : Do you see the blue dots in the...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8040.html#8040 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1957
Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 7:09am

Do you see the blue dots in the dimensions?

Only enter any 2 of 3 that you want and never enter all 3. You'll get bad results due to over calculation of tolerances.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:09:24 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8040.html#8040 <![CDATA[How To Genereate CAPAE Footprint? : Hi,I am new to this tool.I was...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/how-to-genereate-capae-footprint_topic1957_post8039.html#8039 Author: Sujith
Subject: 1957
Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 6:23am

Hi,

I am new to this tool.
I was trying to generate a footprint foor SMD Aluminium Capacitorm but no success !


whats wrong am doing? please help
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