Karen,
Robustness of the land pattern may be required to achieve a larger area for a
solder fillet to form. Therefore, the adjustments as recommended in
IPC-SM-782 will grow/shrink the land, but not the location. The "C" dimension
remains the same; the "G" dimension decreases; and the "Z" dimension
increases.
Regards,
Gary Ferrari
Executive Director
IPC Designers Council
860-350-9300
fax 413-771-5386