Ken,
the proper nomenclature would probably be "slot". Can your
rectangular hole have rounded ends? If it can then it can be routed with a
40 mil routing bit. If not then you need a punched hole and that is much
more significant, talk to your fab house.
As for doing it with rounded ends, define your pad as normal with a
unique hole size, I usually will use something like 1 mil, that cannot
possibly be drilled. Then make a note (and sketch/drawing) describing
exactly how you want that hole dealt with. (i.e. horizontal/vertical slot 40
mils wide, +/- 60 mils length either side of the hole center.) A drawing or
sketch is best because then their is very little room for interpretation
errors.
Sincerely,
Brad Velander.
Lead PCB Designer
Norsat International Inc.
Microwave Products
Tel (604) 292-9089 (direct line)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Henrich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 7:30 AM
> To: Protel EDA Forum
> Subject: [PEDA] help, how do i make rectangular holes in
> components and
> on the pcb itself?
>
>
> Hi
>
> I want to make rectangular holes in pads for components with
> metal tabs. For
> instance, a hole 40mils by 120 mils. Can this be done in
> Protel 99SE? BTW,
> is hole the proper nomeclature for this?
>
> thanks and regards
> Ken
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