PCB Libraries Forum : Axial Component Alternative Symbol https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:59:17 +0000 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:48:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3018 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Axial Component Alternative Symbol : Normally, the larger the Axial...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12039.html#12039 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 22 Nov 2021 at 9:48am

Normally, the larger the Axial Lead package is, the lead diameter gets larger too. 

There are no standards for what you are trying to accomplish so you must figure out the pin pitch and the hole and pad size. 
]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:48:24 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12039.html#12039 <![CDATA[Axial Component Alternative Symbol : 16 mm pitch was the initial value...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12038.html#12038 Author: mhike08
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Posted: 21 Nov 2021 at 7:59pm

16 mm pitch was the initial value then I would like to add alternative footprint larger than 16mm then what would be the standard range or increment?

Thank you
]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:59:20 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12038.html#12038 <![CDATA[Axial Component Alternative Symbol : Since the pitch value is only...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12037.html#12037 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 19 Nov 2021 at 9:34am

Since the pitch value is only 0.05 over 16.00 mm, make the pin pitch 16.00. 

I would say even if the calculation was 16.10 round down and anything larger round up. 

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Posted: 19 Nov 2021 at 1:34am

Meaning if I get pitch value of 16.05 then my alternative pitch would become 17mm?
Btw I am using Altium Designer.

Thank you

]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:34:19 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12036.html#12036 <![CDATA[Axial Component Alternative Symbol : When you use Footprint Expert...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12035.html#12035 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 18 Nov 2021 at 9:12am

When you use Footprint Expert to calculate an Axial Lead footprint, do not fill in the Pitch Value. 

Let the Calculator figure out the Pitch. 

Then Round Up the pitch to the nearest 1.00 mm integer. 

If you're using mil units, Round Up to the nearest 100 mil value. 

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:12:23 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12035.html#12035 <![CDATA[Axial Component Alternative Symbol : I am newbie here.I would like...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/axial-component-alternative-symbol_topic3018_post12031.html#12031 Author: mhike08
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Posted: 17 Nov 2021 at 11:56pm

I am newbie here.

I would like to ask what is the standard pitch for adding Alternative axial Component? 

Is there a range to be use to be able to get the Alternative Pitch.

Thanks for the response.

Michael

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