PCB Component Footprint Validation Procedure

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