Molded Body D1 Dimension
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Printed Date: 12 Aug 2026 at 5:10am
Topic: Molded Body D1 Dimension
Posted By: kmorris
Subject: Molded Body D1 Dimension
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2017 at 4:52pm
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In version 2017.17 the D1 dimension was added for molded body parts. Only problem is most vendors for for molded body capacitors do not specify that dimension in their datasheets. What is supposed to be done when that information is not specified? Below are some examples: https://industrial.panasonic.com/cdbs/www-data/pdf/ABE0000/ABE0000C49.pdf" rel="nofollow - https://industrial.panasonic.com/cdbs/www-data/pdf/ABE0000/ABE0000C49.pdf https://content.kemet.com/datasheets/KEM_T2030_T522.pdf" rel="nofollow - https://content.kemet.com/datasheets/KEM_T2030_T522.pdf http://venkel.com/docs/default-source/catalog/tantalum-capacitors-surface-mount.pdf?sfvrsn=12" rel="nofollow - http://venkel.com/docs/default-source/catalog/tantalum-capacitors-surface-mount.pdf?sfvrsn=12 |
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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2017 at 5:05pm
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We had to add the D1 dimension due to new mico-miniature Molded Body packages and to accurately create the 3D STEP model. The D1 dimension is a minimum 0.40 mm smaller than the D dimension. It depends on the package size. A good check would be to locate a similar size Molded Body Capacitor (CAPPM) or Diode (DIOM) in the SM FPX file and use the same reduction. A package that is 7.30 mm long could have a D1 dimension that is between 0.60 mm and 0.80 mm smaller for D1. I noticed you are on V2017.17, but the latest release is V2017.20 (which is much more stable and bug free). V2017.21 comes out next week. If you need to upgrade, let us know. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: kmorris
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2017 at 5:16pm
| Using the latest version just did not notice this change until today. Guess the engineers I am working with have not used a new molded body part in a while. I'll do as you recommend. |
Posted By: AA310
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2026 at 8:19am
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Hello hello, I am running the 26.07 version and the expected D1 reduction for a D case tantalum cap (EIA 7343–31) is 0.6 mm which I find ridiculous. I've measured most capacitors that we use in our designs (since the datasheets do not mention this parameter) and their D1 is at a minimum 7 mm.
Is there any way around this? I would like the footprints to be as accurate as possible. Thank you for your support! |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2026 at 8:40am
The Molded Body component family in the IPC-7351/7352 is intended for the JEDEC DO-241 (SMA, SMB & SMC) where the terminal lead is 0.20 mm thick and requires 0.60 mm difference between the 'D' and 'D1' dimensions.  The EIA 7343–31 has the terminal leads flat against the component package body. Use FP Designer and the mfr. recommended pattern to create these footprints. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2026 at 12:15pm
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The main issue with the Molded Body terminal lead flat against the package body is the 3D Model. We'll add a new component family for the EIA 7343 series but the 3D STEP model will be an Extruded Block (no terminal leads). This condition will take place when 'D1' is less than 0.60 mm than 'D'. The program will throw a warning. It will be in the next V26.08 pre-release next week. Thanks ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2026 at 10:50am
Update: we're working on updating the Molded Body calculator to allow 2 lead forms in a drop-down menu.
This update would effectively eliminate the 'D1' dimension because most Molded Body packages with Right Angle terminal leads do not provide the 'D1' dimension in their datasheets. This update will not affect any footprints because they are all based on the 'D' dimension. The 'D1' dimension only affects the 3D STEP model but, in the future, the 'D1' dimension will be determined by which lead form the user selects. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: AA310
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2026 at 6:48am
That is great news Tom, thank you for your dedication and stellar user support 
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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2026 at 3:21pm
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V26.08 pre-release has a new Molded Body Calculator. The D1 dimension was removed because 80% of component manufacturers do not provide it. Now you can build any version of 15 component families in the Molded Body calculator. Please check the latest pre-release and let us know if you like it. https://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads%C2%A0" rel="nofollow - www.pcblibraries.com/downloads Here is the new 3D STEP Model:  ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2026 at 2:13pm
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V26.08 is officially released - https://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads" rel="nofollow - https://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |