I was burned a few times using nomimal dimensions. Since then I always use the
maximum pad and physical dimensions. As for different vendors for the same part,
I use a combination of the max. dims'. There's nothing like a P.O.'ed program
mgr. whose board is on hold because the parts don't fit.
Michael Kuczynski Librarian/Sr. Designer
L3 Communications 201-393-2122 (Phone)
Space & Navigation 201-393-6681 (Fax)
699 Rt46E PL1/H13 Mail Stop PL1/J8
Teterboro NJ 07608
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