Footprints - SOT6 vs TSOP-6

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EngIntoHW

Member

• May 4, 2010

• #1

Do you know whether these footprints are the same?

Two names for same footprint?

Thanks.

 

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mneary

New Member

• May 4, 2010

• #2

Many footprints are so similar as to be indistinguishable.

Sometimes a manufacturer will make a new name for a footprint and trademark it.

 

Mikebits

Well-Known Member

• May 4, 2010

• #3

Have a look at these links.
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https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2010/05/ipc-7351anamingconvention.pdf
Small Outline Transistor (SOT) Package
PCB Design - Learn Printed Circuit Board Design Today.

Hope that helps.

 

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EngIntoHW

Member

• May 5, 2010

• #4

Thanks for the help guys.