>If you look at the Kicad libs, you will find a similar system, there are
[>] >DIP-8__300, and DPI-8__300_ELL, which are the same outline but with
[>] >different pad settings.



[>] 

Tnks andy for this precise answer. 

But it doesn’t solve my problem, as I absolutely need a pad design able to 
accept both “thru hole” and CMS components (and not 2 separated and different 
modules). The real problem is that I cannot predict which component will be 
used in the future, depending on the market price, the availability and so on.. 
I need to keep all options as open as possible.

Anyway, you’re right, the question of the soldermask remains..

… or shoud I “stack” 2 different modules à the same place to avoid this kind of 
problem ? and if this is the answer, how could I “call” an external module 
after my placement ?

 

Mark

 

 

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