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tyleec
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March 2, 2009
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Footprint for STM32F103CBT6

  • March 2, 2009
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Posted on March 02, 2009 at 10:26

Footprint for STM32F103CBT6

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    tyleec
    tyleecAuthor
    Associate
    May 17, 2011
    Posted on May 17, 2011 at 13:03

    Hi!

    Does anyone know the footprint for STM32F103CBT6? In altium designer 8 there are three types of footprint available and I do not know which one to choose. (LQFP48L LQFP48N LQFP48M)

    Thank you in advance.

    Tyleec

    [ This message was edited by: tyleec on 19-02-2009 07:47 ]

    :)

    [ This message was edited by: tyleec on 19-02-2009 09:48 ]

    relaxe
    Associate III
    May 17, 2011
    Posted on May 17, 2011 at 13:03

    Almost all the devices in Altium Designer comes in 3 footprint versions: L-M-N. The only difference in the footprint ''fitness'' to the standart.

    Comparing with QFP_Thin_50P_Side_X.PcbLib , part TSQFP50P600X600-24, and one pad size:

    L is smallest : 0.25x1.55mm

    N is normal: 0.30x1.80mm

    M is largest: 0.30x2.10mm

    So it all rounds up to how you plan to solder the thing. For a hand-soldered job I would recommand going M all the way. For a machine placement, I would go with the fab's requirements on pad oversizing.

    -Relaxe

    tyleec
    tyleecAuthor
    Associate
    May 17, 2011
    Posted on May 17, 2011 at 13:03

    Thanks all! That really helps me a lot :D

    16-32micros
    Associate III
    May 17, 2011
    Posted on May 17, 2011 at 13:03

    Hi relaxe,

    Thanks, I really appreciate your complete and detailed answer regarding Altium Designer Summer 08.

    BTW, I have to check with them for the new STM32 devices ( 144 & ...) to provides the footprint and libraries as well. :) Thanks again.

    Cheers,

    STOne-32.