PCB Libraries Forum : Inward L-Bend Terminal Leads for Pad Length https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Fri, 22 May 2026 09:34:47 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:37:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 30 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3646 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Inward L-Bend Terminal Leads for Pad Length : The Inward L-Bend is similar to...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/inward-lbend-terminal-leads-for-pad-length_topic3646_post14541.html#14541 Author: Tom H
Subject: 3646
Posted: 21 May 2026 at 11:37am

The Inward L-Bend is similar to the J-Lead component family but with flat leads that bend inward. 

The E2 dimension is to the center of the terminal leads. You may have to do some math to figure that out. 

This component family and terminal lead are in the new Footprint Expert Guideline which will be released next week. 

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 11:37:51 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/inward-lbend-terminal-leads-for-pad-length_topic3646_post14541.html#14541 <![CDATA[Inward L-Bend Terminal Leads for Pad Length : What is used to calculate the...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/inward-lbend-terminal-leads-for-pad-length_topic3646_post14539.html#14539 Author: ransonjd
Subject: 3646
Posted: 21 May 2026 at 10:48am

What is used to calculate the pad length on parts with inward bent leads? 

(J-Lead, L-lead, PLCC, etc.) 

As far as I can see, the software doesn't provide a field for the measurement of the inward extent of the leads on these parts. (Like L on SOPs, but inward.)

Additionally, what is E2 supposed to measure on an L-lead part?

Thanks!
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