PCB Libraries Forum : PADS to CAD Feature https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:42:03 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:52:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1582 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[PADS to CAD Feature : You can download V2015.09 pre-release...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-to-cad-feature_topic1582_post6450.html#6450 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1582
Posted: 27 Feb 2015 at 2:52pm

You can download V2015.09 pre-release - www.pcblibraries.com/downloads
 
It's stable and works great!
 
The Silicon Labs: C8051T60x series is now on POD for 3 credits - www.pcblibraries.com/POD
 
Here is what we do:
  1. Build the part in the Calculator using the mfr. dimensions
  2. Then export to PADS Layout
  3. Manually update all the pins and Thermal Tab
  4. Update the PADS Decal
  5. Add all the FPX attributes in the Part Type attributes
  6. Create PADS P/D files
  7. Import the PADS P/D files into Utility Tools > PADS to CAD
  8. Export a FPX file called SILICONLABS_C8051T605_XML.fpx
  9. Upload to Parts on Demand
  10. You download it for 2 credits
  11. Open it into Library Expert
  12. Select the Row
  13. Build Lib
  14. Out to CAD tool

 

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:52:51 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-to-cad-feature_topic1582_post6450.html#6450 <![CDATA[PADS to CAD Feature : You cannot create this footprint...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-to-cad-feature_topic1582_post6445.html#6445 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1582
Posted: 27 Feb 2015 at 6:35am

You cannot create this footprint in Library Expert, but we can via Parts on Demand (POD) and "Request a Part". We create a XML FPX file that you can download. this part might cost you 2 credits.
http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/C8051T60x.pdf
 
 
]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2015 06:35:06 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-to-cad-feature_topic1582_post6445.html#6445 <![CDATA[PADS to CAD Feature : I have a unique QFN pad design...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-to-cad-feature_topic1582_post6439.html#6439 Author: caclark
Subject: 1582
Posted: 27 Feb 2015 at 5:38am

I have a unique QFN pad design (Silicon Labs: C8051T605-GM). So what I am trying to do is create the QFP thru the Lib Expert (gets me most of the outlines & pad sizes I need) then export into PADS, make my mods (combine pads 6, 7, 13, 14, and 15 into one pad). Then export back into Lib expert thru the PADS to CAD so I can save this in my company FPX Library.
 
Here is the link to the .p & .d files and a copy of the error messages I get during the import (zipped file of all).
uploads/1152/L38514-01_error.zip
 
 
I saw several MS System calls so I have included my PC info below as well.
Win 7 SP1
Pads 9.5
Lib Expert 2015.08
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