PCB Libraries Forum : SMT Headers https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:02 +0000 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:26:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1360 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[SMT Headers : Parts on Demand (POD) is now open....]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/smt-headers_topic1360_post5466.html#5466 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1360
Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 10:26am

Parts on Demand (POD) is now open.

If you can't find the mfr. part number you're looking for select the "Request a Part" and we'll build it and upload it to share with everyone.

Our motto is: "Build it once, build it right and never build it again"

Stop building library parts and let PCB libraries, Inc. do that for you. Spend your valuable time working on PCB Layout instead.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:26:10 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/smt-headers_topic1360_post5466.html#5466 <![CDATA[SMT Headers : The main problem with SMT Headers...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/smt-headers_topic1360_post5404.html#5404 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1360
Posted: 12 Jun 2014 at 8:42am

The main problem with SMT Headers or Connectors is that the component mfr. is more interested in providing a recommended footprint pattern rather than the component lead dimensions.

Also, there is no IPC standard for the auto-generation of a Toe, Heel and Side solder Joint Fillet for connectors or Headers and the mfr. recommended footprint is probably the best pattern to use.

That being said, I build SMT Headers and Connectors every day for the POD website using FP Designer. It only takes me 5 - 10 minutes to create the best connector footprint and also in FPX format.

Here is an example of a FP Designer Connector that I built yesterday -

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:42:57 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/smt-headers_topic1360_post5404.html#5404 <![CDATA[SMT Headers : Can you add an option in the Surface...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/smt-headers_topic1360_post5402.html#5402 Author: Richard C
Subject: 1360
Posted: 11 Jun 2014 at 10:58pm

Can you add an option in the Surface Mount list to create SMT Vertical and Right Angled headers. I am using the SOIC option  which is the closest to the header style but you cannot renumber the pins to follow typical connector conventions. ]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:58:10 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/smt-headers_topic1360_post5402.html#5402