the pad is round in the inner layers
Dennis Saputelli
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>
> Hi,
>
> I'm completing my first board, in 99SE SP5, with connections to internal
> planes. I've noticed some questionable behavior and I'd like to confirm my
> experience is normal.
>
> 1.) Protel does not create acceptable thermal reliefs for square pads. The
> thermal relief looks exactly the same as I would expect for round pad.
>
> Is there a way to direct Protel to create a specific relief for specific
> pads? Do I need to make all my pads round?
>
> 2.) In a split plane design, any pad must be fully within the defined area
> of the plane. If a pad overlaps with an adjacent plane then Protel may
> connect to both planes.
>
> If this occurs will the DRC catch it or do I need to plan to be extra careful
> when inspecting the Gerbers? The on-line DRC doesn't appear to catch it. Is
> there a rule I can define?
>
> I appreciate any help.
>
> Steve Allen
> Project Engineer
> Manufacturing Services, Inc.
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