But how could a semiconductor manufacturer know how you want to use there parts in your design? The best you could hope for is maybe a pin list but then its up to you how to define the schematic and pcb footprints. Its really the CAD programs shortcomings in how easy it is to build parts.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] on 10/02/2004 01:58:06 AM Please respond to "Protel EDA Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: (bcc: Clive Broome/sdc) Subject: Re: [PEDA] Semiconducto rmfg Footprint creation DXF would be good for me as well. I never expect things to be perfectly ideal, just when I need to move quickly, I don't have time to reinvent the wheel, even though I'm perfectly aware and embracing of the standard Protel-User's methodology concerning footprints and schematic sysmbols, ie, DIY... > -----Original Message----- > From: Leo Potjewijd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Well, I've got 2 (euro)cents to spare: > > I'd settle for footprint definitions in DXF, preferably also > showing the > paste mask and component outline. > > That would already make a huge difference in work when > defining a library > component, with virtually no extra effort on the manufacturer > side. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
