Working with IPC Compliant Footprint Models
Industry standards have been a boon for designers and the electronics industry. Standards are important because they tell designers and manufacturers what to expect from certain component packages, and they assure designers that the components they select can be reused across their designs. It’s all about increasing productivity and ensuring your devices will work as you intended.
The IPC 7350 series of standards (specifically, IPC 7351B)...