PCB Libraries Forum : SOT89 & Other Templates https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:36:58 +0000 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:52:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3239 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[SOT89 & Other Templates : We now give 18,600 Case Code library...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post13107.html#13107 Author: Tom H
Subject: 3239
Posted: 21 Jun 2023 at 8:52am

We now give 18,600 Case Code library parts with the installation of Footprint Expert Enterprise. 
  • BGA
  • Connectors
  • Semiconductors
  • SM Discrete
  • TH Discrete
You'll find multiple SOT89 footprints from multiple mfr.'s in the SM Discrete library. 

You will also see that some Pin 2's are rectangular shaped and some have chamfered pads. 

According to IPC-7351, the SOT89 is a standard package, but the component manufacturer's have made it non-standard. 

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:52:14 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post13107.html#13107 <![CDATA[SOT89 & Other Templates : ??? ]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post13106.html#13106 Author: wheelee
Subject: 3239
Posted: 20 Jun 2023 at 8:16pm

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]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:16:49 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post13106.html#13106 <![CDATA[SOT89 & Other Templates : Pin 2 on the SOT89 is an irregular...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post12902.html#12902 Author: Tom H
Subject: 3239
Posted: 06 Mar 2023 at 9:19am

Pin 2 on the SOT89 is an irregular shaped pad. 

Irregular shaped pads can be contoured in your CAD tool as Copper Polygons. 

Just create the basic footprint in FP Designer and edit it in your CAD tool library editor. 


]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:19:41 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post12902.html#12902 <![CDATA[SOT89 & Other Templates : thank you for the information...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post12882.html#12882 Author: mengfei
Subject: 3239
Posted: 21 Feb 2023 at 5:55pm

thank you for the information given, i would relay this to my superiors who is pushing me to make footprints in FE even though I told them that the templates are not present.

I hope future versions would have the option for other irregular shapes of components & that would be a users prerogative.    

I just wish designer would have been more intuitive & easier to use.
]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:55:34 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post12882.html#12882 <![CDATA[SOT89 & Other Templates : Footprint Expert does not support...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post12881.html#12881 Author: Tom H
Subject: 3239
Posted: 21 Feb 2023 at 11:56am

Footprint Expert does not support component packages with irregular pad shapes. 

These are considered non-standard packages because every mfr. has a different version. 

This would be a challenge to automate 3D STEP models. 

However, you can search www.pcblibraries.com/POD and search for the Case Code SOT89. 

Or you can purchase POD credits here - https://www.pcblibraries.com/POD and we will create any non-standard footprint per the mfr. recommended pattern. 

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:56:30 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post12881.html#12881 <![CDATA[SOT89 & Other Templates : This common part does not have...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sot89-other-templates_topic3239_post12880.html#12880 Author: mengfei
Subject: 3239
Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 7:57pm

This common part does not have a Template even in the paid licensed version, I'm not sure why there is  not a comprehensive template for an app that calls itself "PCB Libraries". 

I think ALTIUM Libraries covers even more templates than this stand alone software.

Please update this dated software with the newer parts that are being used now & even adding those common parts that will be used still in the future like SMD connectors, SOT89, DFN type MOSFETS, USB connectors etc.

& If these are already present please guide this lost engineer Wink 

Thank you

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