> <<CDE_CAPS.pdf>> > > -----Original Message----- > From: JMetz [mailto:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 9:41 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Cornell Duplier capacitor mounting pad dimensions > > > Please review the attached PDF file as it contains the recommended pad > layout for a "G" package electrolytic > capacitor. I have the pads layed out on the PCB exactly as recommended > by the part supplier and upon inspection > (a lot of 12) 1 capacitor was twisted on the pads. Our QC manager and > I both feel that it passes IPC class 2 assembly > requirements. We have passed the assembly thru QC and it has been > issued to the floor as is with no rework. > > My question is this: Having satisfied the requirement of class 2 we > would like to know if it would be advisable to change > the pad dimensions to avoid future twisting of the part on it's > mounting pads? If so, what would be the new pad width > (C) that you would recommend? From .079 to what? > > I would appreciate hearing from you at your earliest convenience. > Thanks in advance for your help. > > Regards, > > Jon Metz > PCB Designer > Mitec Wireless Inc. > Phone: (732) 542-1133 Ext. 224 > Fax: (732) 542-1118 > All restrictions regarding distribution of Mitec Wireless Inc. > proprietary information is applicable to this electronic message. > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------