Open Thread for Parts with Errors

[Nolan Johnson]

We're opening up this thread for reports of parts that may have an error in the definition. If you find an inaccuracy in a part, feel free to add it to this discussion thread. PCB123 technical support can then keep you updated as to the resolution status.

[Zheng Li]

I used the footprint 68_PIN_SCSI_MALE (in a custom part) and received the following DRC error: Pad annular ring too small with object U1.69. Required annular is 15.0 mils. Actual annular is 4.0 mils. Thanks!

[Sal Hernandez]

Thanks for reporting the issue. You can just make the mounting holes non-plated or increase the annular ring to clear the drc. I will report the issue.

[Sal Hernandez]

Thanks for your feedback. Can you provide an example of a part that you used? I will forward the details to our software development team.

[Zheng Li]

I ordered a board with several generic jumper (header) footprints. The through hole sizes were a tad small for the generic jumper parts I had. The problem was that the jumper header pins are square in crosssection, requiring a slightly larger hole, which would have otherwise been ok. Perhaps Sunstone could consider making the hole sizes of the generic jumpers a bit larger.

[Sal Hernandez]

Thank you for reporting the issue. I have updated the libraries that contain the SOT89 footprint and submitted them to our development team for release in a future build.

[Bao]

I suspect that 3 pin components from the NXP library which involve an SOT89 footprint may have a pin mix-up. Example. PBSS5320X. The footprint are labeled 1,2,3 from left to right. Within the NXP documentation, (http://www.nxp.com/documents/data_sheet/PBSS5520X.pdf) the footprint should be labeled 3,2,1 from left to right. Since the component is a surface mount, the incorrect pin labeling make the circuit inoperational. I have verified that flipping the transistor over will fix the circuit. Unfortunately, "flipping" the transistor over is awkward and is a crude workaround at best.

[Eric Haugen]

I am using the LTV-817S footprint from the Sunstone website for my PCB but when I run DRC it shows the error: One Components overlap Error. Any inputs for that?

Yes, this is not a problem with the part. You can find more information regarding the error with this thread:

understanding-the-component-overlap-warning-t279.html