Difference between revisions of "PCB Component Footprint Validation Procedure"

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* Check if the footprint is correct in *.brd by acquiring the parts datasheet and comparing it
* Check if the footprint is correct in *.brd by acquiring the parts datasheet and comparing it
* for parts that have no value defined check the recommendations and research matching parts
* for parts that have no value defined check the recommendations and research matching parts
* search for best price offer for this or alternative equivalent parts

Revision as of 11:08, 6 February 2015

1 Preparations

  1. Install Eagle Freeware edition: http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/
  2. Download *.brd and *.sch of a project PCB
  3. Open the *.brd or *.sch file in Eagle and go to File -> Export -> Partlist
  4. Save the partlist as text file

2 Verification

  • Check if the footprint is correct in *.brd by acquiring the parts datasheet and comparing it
  • for parts that have no value defined check the recommendations and research matching parts
  • search for best price offer for this or alternative equivalent parts