IN PADS THE FACTOR IS STATED AS 14 PIN IC EQUIVALENTS PER SQUARE INCH.

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From: McGlaughlin, Jeffrey A [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 9:44 AM
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Subject: [DC] Board Density Factor

I was recently ask to explain the board density factor calculated by our
layout package.  It gave a factor of 0.1 sq. in./14-pin DIP. I translated
that to be 140 pins per square inch so that it made more sense in the two
sided surface mount arena, but was left wondering if there was a better way
of figuring board density.  What are you using and why?

Jeffrey A. McGlaughlin, C.I.D.
Sr. PCB Designer
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus Ohio
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