Hi

I am a new user of KiCad, I am enjoying using it, it is a fine tool, 
thank you.

I am trying to capture the schematic for a high frequency multiple 
band RF filter unit, the filters of which are selected using 
identical switch ICs on their inputs and outputs. So as to avoid RF 
coupling between the filter inputs and outputs via the power supply, 
I am splitting the supplies for the (many) input switches and output 
switches and decoupling them seperately. This means I shall have two 
supply rails, e.g., Vdd_a and Vdd_b. How do I distribute power to the 
switches (which all currently have Vdd for positive power)?

I have considered...

a) display the device power pins and wire each individually (but this 
makes the schematic a mess and very difficult to follow)

b) create two new versions of 'switch' in the parts library, 
one, 'switch_a' having Vdd_a and the other, 'switch_b' Vdd_b. This 
ought to look cleaner but would create issues if I share the design 
with someone else since they would not have the same library. Also it 
places a false part number on the schematic.

Regards
Jim G3RTD

Am I missing the 'correct' or a better way of doing this?

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