I've usually always keep the pad/soldermask/pastemask the same size.
For micropitch devices I "try" to ensure a 9MIL clearance PAD 2 PAD for the
soldermask while trying to keep the pad size 3MILs larger than the lead.
Michael Kuczynski 201-393-2122 (Phone)
Allied Signal 201-393-6688 (Fax)
688 Rt46E E/K4
Teterboro NJ 07608
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