PCB Libraries Forum : Molded Body D1 Dimension https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:10:55 +0000 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:15:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 30 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2261 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Molded Body D1 Dimension : The main issue with the Molded...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post14598.html#14598 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2261
Posted: 22 Jul 2026 at 12:15pm

The main issue with the Molded Body terminal lead flat against the package body is the 3D Model. 

We'll add a new component family for the EIA 7343 series but the 3D STEP model will be an Extruded Block (no terminal leads). 

This condition will take place when 'D1' is less than 0.60 mm than 'D'. The program will throw a warning. 

It will be in the next V26.08 pre-release next week. 

Thanks

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:15:09 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post14598.html#14598 <![CDATA[Molded Body D1 Dimension : The Molded Body component family...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post14597.html#14597 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2261
Posted: 22 Jul 2026 at 8:40am

The Molded Body component family in the IPC-7351/7352 is intended for the JEDEC DO-241 (SMA, SMB & SMC) where the terminal lead is 0.20 mm thick and requires 0.60 mm difference between the 'D' and 'D1' dimensions. 


 
The EIA 7343–31 has the terminal leads flat against the component package body. 

Use FP Designer and the mfr. recommended pattern to create these footprints. 


]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:40:05 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post14597.html#14597 <![CDATA[Molded Body D1 Dimension : Hello hello,I am running the 26.07...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post14596.html#14596 Author: AA310
Subject: 2261
Posted: 22 Jul 2026 at 8:19am

Hello hello,

I am running the 26.07 version and the expected D1 reduction for a D case tantalum cap (EIA 7343–31) is 0.6 mm which I find ridiculous. I've measured most capacitors that we use in our designs (since the datasheets do not mention this parameter) and their D1 is at a minimum 7 mm.

Is there any way around this? I would like the footprints to be as accurate as possible. Thank you for your support!
]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:19:07 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post14596.html#14596 <![CDATA[Molded Body D1 Dimension : Using the latest version just...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post9342.html#9342 Author: kmorris
Subject: 2261
Posted: 07 Dec 2017 at 5:16pm

Using the latest version just did not notice this change until today. Guess the engineers I am working with have not used a new molded body part in a while. I'll do as you recommend.]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:16:40 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post9342.html#9342 <![CDATA[Molded Body D1 Dimension : We had to add the D1 dimension...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post9341.html#9341 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2261
Posted: 07 Dec 2017 at 5:05pm

We had to add the D1 dimension due to new mico-miniature Molded Body packages and to accurately create the 3D STEP model. 

The D1 dimension is a minimum 0.40 mm smaller than the D dimension. It depends on the package size. 

A good check would be to locate a similar size Molded Body Capacitor (CAPPM) or Diode (DIOM) in the SM FPX file and use the same reduction. 

A package that is 7.30 mm long could have a D1 dimension that is between 0.60 mm and 0.80 mm smaller for D1. 

I noticed you are on V2017.17, but the latest release is V2017.20 (which is much more stable and bug free). V2017.21 comes out next week. 

If you need to upgrade, let us know. 

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:05:50 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post9341.html#9341 <![CDATA[Molded Body D1 Dimension : In version 2017.17 the D1 dimension...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-d1-dimension_topic2261_post9340.html#9340 Author: kmorris
Subject: 2261
Posted: 07 Dec 2017 at 4:52pm

In version 2017.17 the D1 dimension was added for molded body parts. Only problem is most vendors for for molded body capacitors do not specify that dimension in their datasheets. What is supposed to be done when that information is not specified?

Below are some examples:

https://industrial.panasonic.com/cdbs/www-data/pdf/ABE0000/ABE0000C49.pdf

https://content.kemet.com/datasheets/KEM_T2030_T522.pdf

http://venkel.com/docs/default-source/catalog/tantalum-capacitors-surface-mount.pdf?sfvrsn=12


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