Design Rule For "Acid Traps"

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guitardenver
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Design Rule For "Acid Traps"

#1 Post by guitardenver » 02 Jul 2021, 09:50

Is there a way to set up DRCs to catch things like the image below?
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Generally, I do not allow for angles less than 90 deg like this. I know "Acid Traps" may be a thing of the past. But I still consider this a bad practice when it's this small. Let me know if you all have a different opinion.

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Re: Design Rule For "Acid Traps"

#2 Post by Tomg » 02 Jul 2021, 11:47

...Is there a way to set up DRCs to catch things like the image below?...
Not in DipTrace v4.1.3.1. The software feature you are looking for is called a "DFM check" (Design For Manufacturability) which can probably be found in much more expensive EDA programs. The "eyeball/brain" tool is free, however, and should work just fine.
...I know "Acid Traps" may be a thing of the past. But I still consider this a bad practice when it's this small...
I agree. Better safe than sorry.
Tom

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