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Pad Diameter for Components on a PCB

Jul 15th 2019, 22:02

WA2FTV

Joined: Mar 3rd 2012, 03:12
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Hello,

I am designing a circuit board layout. This is my first attempt.

I have a question with regard to pad hole size for a component (such as a capacitor or resistor).

How much larger than the lead diameter of the component (ex. capacitor) should the pad on the circuit board be?

If for example, the lead diameter is .033 inch in diameter, is a hole size of .035 inch enough or should it be larger?

Thank You and 73's

Cedric
WA2FTV
Jul 30th 2019, 14:43

aj6bc

Joined: May 12th 2011, 07:11
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Cedric,

There's plenty online regarding plated through hole size and NPTH - a guide is here:

http://www.pcb-3d.com/tutorials/how-to-calculate-pth-hole-and-pad-diameter-sizes-according-to-ipc-7251-ipc-2222-and-ipc-2221-standards/

There's also charts:
https://blogs.mentor.com/tom-hausherr/blog/tag/pcb-design/

Some in that page.

73's,
John
AJ6BC

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