PCB Libraries Forum : Clipped leads for DPAKs https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:45:41 +0000 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:58:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3101 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Clipped leads for DPAKs : Yes ]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/clipped-leads-for-dpaks_topic3101_post12370.html#12370 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 13 Apr 2022 at 12:58pm

Yes]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:58:21 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/clipped-leads-for-dpaks_topic3101_post12370.html#12370 <![CDATA[Clipped leads for DPAKs : Thanks Tom, I&#039;ll give that...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/clipped-leads-for-dpaks_topic3101_post12369.html#12369 Author: laltmann
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Posted: 13 Apr 2022 at 12:56pm

Thanks Tom, I'll give that a try this afternoon.  Can the tool still generate 3D STEP models for packages with hidden/deleted pins?]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:56:26 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/clipped-leads-for-dpaks_topic3101_post12369.html#12369 <![CDATA[Clipped leads for DPAKs : I think the latest V2022.06 already...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/clipped-leads-for-dpaks_topic3101_post12368.html#12368 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 13 Apr 2022 at 11:47am

I think the latest V2022.06 already has this feature.

If you need a webcast demo, let us know and we'll demonstrate "Hide & Delete Pins" and "Reorder Pin Names". 

Use the Right Mouse Button.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:47:24 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/clipped-leads-for-dpaks_topic3101_post12368.html#12368 <![CDATA[Clipped leads for DPAKs : Hello,I would like to request...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/clipped-leads-for-dpaks_topic3101_post12367.html#12367 Author: laltmann
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Posted: 13 Apr 2022 at 10:37am

Hello,

I would like to request a feature be added to the DPAK generator.  Many DPAK and D2PAK packages are specified with clipped leads, such as TO-252AA, which specifies that "lead number 2 was removed" and the active terminals are 1, 3 and 4.  Currently this is not directly supported within Footprint Expert.

For simple configurations, like the 3-terminal TO-252AA, the workaround is to specify double the pin pitch and manually rename the pads after generation.  But this does not work for e.g. TO-252BB, which has five leads on the edge with only one clipped.  The 3D model would still be generated with all leads shown as it is now.

Thanks!
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