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Case/Package vs. Package parameters?
Using typical vs min/max columns. Using recommended maximum vs absolute maximum
Would be good to add a description to Voltage Rating on connectors to specificy AC or DC
It seems like the auto-generated description is nearly always wrong on components, even when part choices is correct. We might want to standardize using the “Detailed Description” from Digikey instead
Do we have a standard for what to do if it lists multiple packages?
We generally need to figure out an approach to how to handle the Package/Case parameter of ICs. Right now we’re using the Package/Case parameter on Digikey, which seems to list standard packages which may be compatible with the supplier device package. But it’s unclear where they derive this from, and whether its trustworthy. Suppliers will also often have their own Supplier Device Package which may differ from standard footprints listed under Package/Case. Example: MAX16998AAUA+
Potential solution: we could just say make the Package/Case field match the footprint we use. And that when picking a footprint, you should exhaust all standard packages listed in Package / Case before using a supplier device package footprint.
Component Revision
Component States
Proper procedure if you review a component then catch an issue
If “In production” part has a minor issue, do you bother tweaking it? And if so, do you return it to “in production” or just make it “Reviewed”?
If this happens, and a new “reviewed” revision is created, do you have to roll back all prior approved revisions to drafts?
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