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Locate the Components Part Attributes
• Standard components are • Very important! Set the footprint of the
stored in libraries. part to the correct value.
• You can access most major • The footprint is the description of the
parts by part number. physical shape of the component.
• Some parts are generic • For semiconductors consult the datasheet
(e.g. resistors, capacitors). – e.g. TO220, PLCC68, SM08, DIP14.
• For resistors and capacitors choose from
• ITEE electronics workshop has edited generic footprints – e.g. AXIAL0.4,
libraries: http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~etsg/ RADIAL0.2
> Electronics workshop > Protel99 libraries
Y1
20n C1
2N3904
GND
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Transfer the Design Set the Layers
• Make sure that the • Layers separate
appropriate footprint physically and
libraries are loaded. electrically different
parts.
• Use the Update PCB
• Use top and
dialog to load parts bottom layer.
and nets from
• Use mechanical
schematic. layers for holes
and cutouts.
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AutoRouting Manual Routing
• Autorouting can be • Very effective system
a quick start but is for placing tracks.
often a nuisance. • Net information and
• Will do “silly” design rules will
routing. prevent you making
• Does not optimise routing errors.
power nets. • Resulting board is
usually far superior.