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pcb_guideline [2015/02/09 15:50] – created sdoltpcb_guideline [2015/02/09 15:54] – sdolt
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 From Kicad Library Convention 0.8 - 19.01.2015 From Kicad Library Convention 0.8 - 19.01.2015
  
-1. General Rules +===== General Rules =====
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-1.1.  Writing uses C-style naming with the first letter of each word being capitalized. Ex: "Socket_Strip_Straight_2x06" +  * Writing uses C-style naming with the first letter of each word being capitalized. Ex:    "Socket_Strip_Straight_2x06" 
-1.2.  Every acronym has all of its letters capitalized. +  * Every acronym has all of its letters capitalized. 
-1.3.  Manufacturer name is capitalized as usual. Ex: NEC, Microchip +  * Manufacturer name is capitalized as usual. Ex: NEC, Microchip 
-1.4.  When dimensions are used in part name, they are in millimeters, decimal places separated by a dot, and unit is not capitalized. Ex: "Cap_10x13mm_RM5" +  * When dimensions are used in part name, they are in millimeters, decimal places separated by a dot, and unit is not capitalized. Ex: "Cap_10x13mm_RM5" 
-1.5.  Filename is the same as the part name. +  * Filename is the same as the part name. 
-1.6.  The order of elements in names must be the same as the enumerations presented in this document.+  * The order of elements in names must be the same as the enumerations presented in this document.
  
  
-2. Symbol Library Names (.lib files) +===== 2. Symbol Library Names =====
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-2.1.  Manufacturer. + -  Manufacturer. 
-2.2.  Category or family of parts. ex: "Capacitors", "Spartan6", etc.+ -  Category or family of parts. ex: "Capacitors", "Spartan6", etc.
  
  
-3. General Rules for Symbols +===== 3. General Rules for Symbols =====
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 3.1.  Using a 100mil grid, pin ends and origin must lie on grid nodes (IEC-60617). 3.1.  Using a 100mil grid, pin ends and origin must lie on grid nodes (IEC-60617).
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-4. Symbol Names +===== 4. Symbol Names =====
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 4.1.  Name of symbol, may be shortened for common components or use reference designator of the symbol (IEEE 315-1975). ex: "Conn_4x2", "C", etc. 4.1.  Name of symbol, may be shortened for common components or use reference designator of the symbol (IEEE 315-1975). ex: "Conn_4x2", "C", etc.
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-5. Footprint Library Names (.pretty repositories) +===== 5. Footprint Library Names =====
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 5.1.  Part type (resistor, cap, etc), must be in plural form. 5.1.  Part type (resistor, cap, etc), must be in plural form.
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-6. General Rules for Footprints +===== 6. General Rules for Footprints =====
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 6.1.  Follows datasheet recommendation unless intentional variation, for example longer pads for hand soldering. 6.1.  Follows datasheet recommendation unless intentional variation, for example longer pads for hand soldering.
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-7. Names for footprints of Surface-Mount Devices (SMD) +===== 7. Names for footprints of Surface-Mount Devices (SMD) =====
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 7.1.  Specific package feature first, not separated by anything. Ex: "TSSOP" 7.1.  Specific package feature first, not separated by anything. Ex: "TSSOP"
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-8. Names for footprints of common devices, such as resistors, capacitors, etc +===== 8. Names for footprints of common devices, such as resistors, capacitors, etc =====
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 8.1.  Name of part, may be shortened for common components. ex: "Cap", "Socket_Strip", etc. 8.1.  Name of part, may be shortened for common components. ex: "Cap", "Socket_Strip", etc.
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-9. Names for footprints of specific devices +===== 9. Names for footprints of specific devices =====
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 9.1.  Name of part. 9.1.  Name of part.
 9.2.  Part number. Ex: "Oscillator_SI570" 9.2.  Part number. Ex: "Oscillator_SI570"
 9.4.  Any modification to the original footprint, indicated by appending the reason. 9.4.  Any modification to the original footprint, indicated by appending the reason.
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