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Footprint for TO-220 Vertical |
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Batiskaff ![]() Advanced User ![]() Joined: 30 Apr 2018 Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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I try to create the footprint for
The datasheet doesn't content any recommendation. If i create it in calculator than the pads cover each other partially. I want to redraw the pad dimension manually. Is there any general recommendations to create the elongate pad?
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Tom H ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5774 |
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The Pin Pitch is 2.54 mm (100 mil).
The pads should not overlap. ![]() |
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Batiskaff ![]() Advanced User ![]() Joined: 30 Apr 2018 Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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I am sorry, the right datasheet is here: see page 11.
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Tom H ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5774 |
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Then you make the "D" and "D1" dimensions different.
You must bend the leads. You decide the dimension value that you want to bend 2 leads. |
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Batiskaff ![]() Advanced User ![]() Joined: 30 Apr 2018 Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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As i understand, constrict + stretch the pads is undesirable. For example, footprint on page 15: |
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Tom H ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5774 |
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Do you want the oblong pad version? I'll build it for you.
Simple 5-minute task in FP Designer. |
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