Something is wrong. What type of component are we discussing? Side joint
requirments are specific to component types.

If there is a compliant land pattern that is narrower than the lead width it
would be new to me.

I have seen "compliant design" reduced by undercut resulting land patterns
like you describe.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Frank Kimmey
> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 6:17 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Side fillet requirements
>
>
> I have a customer who would like us to justify why our IPC-782 compliant
> footprints do not allow for a side fillet (pad width is equal to
> or smaller
> than lead width). I did not find conclusive statement in IPC-610
> concerning
> this. Please help me define acceptance.
>
> Thanks,
> FNK
>
> Frank N Kimmey, C.I.D.+
> Senior PCB Designer
> Powerwave Technologies
> PH. 916-941-3159
> Fax 916-941-3195

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