Add Family for Bi-Directional Diodes

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   As of late I have been overwhelmed with creating TVS Diodes that are Bi-Directional. However in both the "Chip" & "Molded Body" for example there is only 1 family option for diodes, and these include polarity markings on both the Legend and Body Outline layers which I have to remember to manually remove from each part.

Datasheet example: http://www.st.com/internet/com/TECHNICAL_RESOURCES/TECHNICAL_LITERATURE/DATASHEET/CD00279657.pdf

Need to have a "Diode, Non-Polorized" family added to all Component Types that currently include Diode as a family option.

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caclark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced User Joined: 24 Oct 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 177	Post Options Post Reply Quote caclark Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Add Family for Bi-Directional Diodes Posted: 25 Oct 2012 at 7:32am
	As of late I have been overwhelmed with creating TVS Diodes that are Bi-Directional. However in both the "Chip" & "Molded Body" for example there is only 1 family option for diodes, and these include polarity markings on both the Legend and Body Outline layers which I have to remember to manually remove from each part. Datasheet example: http://www.st.com/internet/com/TECHNICAL_RESOURCES/TECHNICAL_LITERATURE/DATASHEET/CD00279657.pdf Need to have a "Diode, Non-Polorized" family added to all Component Types that currently include Diode as a family option.



Tom H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 2012 at 10:43am
	A Bi-Directional Diode just has Pin 1 and 2 and not A & C. We'll add a new feature that allows you to query the Diode Pin and change the Pin Names. Or do you want a new component family for DIOMB = Diode, Molded, Bi-directional?

caclark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced User Joined: 24 Oct 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 177	Post Options Post Reply Quote caclark Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 2012 at 11:37am
	I am not sure about anyone else, but I would prefer a new component family. 1. To keep it consistent with the other Polarized/Non-Polarized family components you already have in the Chip & Molded Body component types. 2. It is more than just the pin naming, it would also involve the polarity (or lack of) markings applied to the assembly & legend layers as well.

Tom H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Nov 2012 at 1:56pm
	Bi-Directional (non-polarized) Diodes for both the Chip and Molded Body component families have been added to the V29 release. Since these are nonpolarized, the pin numbers are 1 & 2 (not C & A).