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Mictor connector layout (straddle mount)

Mictor connector layout (straddle mount)

Mictor connector layout (straddle mount)

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Hi, I'm new to Orcad layout and I'm having a problem creating a footprint for an right angle edge mictor connector - TycoAmp 767143-2. It has slots in it that go on the edge of the board. The slots lead to plated through holes for the ground connection of the center of the Mictor connector. What is the best way to make the slots? Should I use a cad program to do a board outline with the slots and not worry about them in the footprint (only make round through holes at the right place)? You can see a pdf of the connector at :
[url]http://ecommas.tycoelectronics.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action=ecatdrawselcritrslt&Part=767143-2
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I'm also using another Mictor connector 767054-1. On the Tyco web site there is a footprint but it is in the iges format. Is there an easy way to change this footprint so it can be imported into layout?

Thank you for any information.

circuitdestroyer

RE: Mictor connector layout (straddle mount)

You should post this to the "Engineering Computer Programs" section. One of the categories in there will get you better results.

RE: Mictor connector layout (straddle mount)

You may want to discuss about this connector with your PC fab.  Such thin slots may not be feasible with the standard pcb routing equipment.

I'm not sure that OrCAD can do such things.  I suggest that you define your part with the proper pads and holes, and then to see with a PC fab how can they implement the thin slots. For sure they will want to see the part, and they might prefer to implement it themselves with their CAM software.

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