Custom Pad Stack

Created: December 22, 2023
Updated: September 23, 2024

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PCB design demands precision and adaptability. From thermal connections to pad shapes, every detail matters. Pads are no longer just points; they require unique, tailored solutions. Altium Designer 24 empowers you to customize pad shapes, fine-tune thermal relief, and master rounded/chamfered rectangle pads to meet manufacturing standards, conquer tight spaces, and truly elevate your design game. Dive deeper into this enhanced feature in our new manual.

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