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This is arguably the easiest and fastest processes as it ideally only takes changing a few numeric values (no footprint work).
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{details on process}Let’s say for I found a new chip resistor I’d like to use, the Panasonic ERJ-3BQF1R0V. This is a chip resistor, so I know we will have a component to clone. For resistors and capacitors, we have special components to |
Creation via Import/Download
Downloading and importing a component is the best way to bring in a new footprint, when the option is available. Not all components will have a footprint online to download, but when it exists it does save a lot of manual design. This process is for all components with footprints that we haven’t vaulted yet, but can be found online.
Common The most common sources of footprints online are:
SnapEDA
UltraLibrarian (Digikey)
SamacSys (Mouser)Celestial Library
Check https://nerdocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NER/pages/158073007/Altium+Reference#EDA-(Footprint-Sources) for the living page of sources!
This method allows for some time savings by avoiding the detailed drawing and dimension work, but still requires definition of the parameters and realignment of the footprint to NER standards.
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Creation from Datasheet/Scratch/Custom
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As said above, this is the most tedious but thorough method of component creation.
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