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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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Tom H
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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. |
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laltmann
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Thanks Tom, I'll give that a try this afternoon. Can the tool still generate 3D STEP models for packages with hidden/deleted pins?
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Tom H
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Yes
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