Hi all - longtime DipTrace 2.x user, recently upgraded to 4.x. I'm trying to learn my way around the new libraries and I noticed that there are several versions of standard components / footprints. For instance, under "Cap Chip Inch" in the component library, there is a "CAP_0402_M", "CAP_0402_N" and "CAP_0402_L". I've seen these designations elsewhere and I'd like to know what they mean.
I can check the pattern dimensions and see how they're different relative to each other but I'd like a little more info on why they exist and what the letters mean.
Default Component Library: M N and L Versions?
Re: Default Component Library: M N and L Versions?
M/N/L (most/normal/least) are versions of the same patterns for different component density.
Re: Default Component Library: M N and L Versions?
Got it! Makes sense.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Re: Default Component Library: M N and L Versions?
Note that if you are planning to hand-solder SMD components with an iron, the pad size option (M/N/L) that you select can make a significant difference in how easy the parts are to solder!