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What are QFN Packages?
QFN (quad flat no-lead) package is an IC component best used for programmable modules and microcomputers. It is also recommended to use this package for PCB designs with size, thickness and weight considerations. It is also known as quad micro leadframe package. Using QFN Packages Pros: Size and weight– It is a thin, compact package…
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Automated vs. Manually-Created CAD Models
Are software-generated CAD models better or worse than those created manually by engineers? What are the pros and cons of each development style? In this post, we list the pros and cons of each type of model, and then share SnapEDA’s development process. Manually-Created CAD Models Manually created models are made individually based on a…
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Understanding Through Hole Land Patterns
Drilled Hole vs. Punched Hole Some land patterns suggest 2 hole diameters: the punched hole diameter and the drilled hole diameter. These diameters are the recommended sizes to follow based on the the kind of hole-formation method used during manufacturing. The names themselves basically explain the method. Drilled holes are formed by loading a drill…