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SOT89 Package Footprints

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Forum Description: issues and technical support
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Printed Date: 25 Nov 2025 at 1:31pm


Topic: SOT89 Package Footprints
Posted By: m.elsayed
Subject: SOT89 Package Footprints
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2025 at 7:07am
How do I to build this SOT89 package in Footprint Expert? Which module should I select?

Part Number: PXT2907A,115
Case Code: SOT89
Manufacturer: Nexperia

Supplier link:  https://www.nexperia.com/product/PXT2907A" rel="nofollow - https://www.nexperia.com/product/PXT2907A

Pad Shape is flat and can't find this shape in the Surface Mount component families.




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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2025 at 8:42am
The Nexperia PXT2907A,115 is on http://www.pcblibraries.com/POD " rel="nofollow - www.pcblibraries.com/POD 

It's available for free download. 

Components with irregular shaped pad stacks are created in a CAD tool and imported in the FPX file library. 

You must select the FPX file Row and use Batch Build to create the footprint. 

All SOT89 footprints use the mfr. recommended pattern. 

However, you could potentially create this footprint in FP Designer.



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Posted By: m.elsayed
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2025 at 10:48am
Can please add more details and provide steps for creating this package with screen shoots


Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2025 at 11:40am
The Nexperia SOT89 uses the Mfr. Recommended Pattern. 

This footprint requires custom paste mask but it still doable in FP Designer. 

Doing step by step instructions would be rather lengthy. 

In FP Designer you could create pin 2 with two pads pins 2a and 2b and when you import to Altium it will rename the two pins to Pin 2. 

You can also add the custom Paste Mask using Drafting Outlines on the Paste Mask layer. 


 


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Posted By: m.elsayed
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2025 at 12:05pm
Thanks Tom for your support 
However This something need your extra effort from your side to make steps for it
But it will be more helpful so that I can create it b following your steps
Can please provide steps on details please


Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2025 at 12:12pm
FP Designer has the same features for all footprints. 

Once you know how to build one FP designer footprint, you should be able to create every non-standard footprint. 

Watch this video: 
https://www.pcblibraries.com/products/fpx/userguide/default.asp?ch=11.10" rel="nofollow - https://www.pcblibraries.com/products/fpx/userguide/default.asp?ch=11.10

This will review how to Create:
  • Package Outline including Polarity Marking and Courtyard
  • Pad Stack creation
  • Pad Stack placement
  • Relocate Origin
  • Enter Specifications
  • Save to FPX library



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