Using the Footprint Editor in TINA Archives

Setting and checking footprint names

In this video

we will present how to check and set the mapping between TINA’s Schematic Symbols and the Footprints used in TINA’s Integrated PCB Designer.

Watch our tutorial video to see how to check and set the mapping between TINA’s Schematic Symbols and the Footprints used in TINA’s Integrated PCB Designer

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Using the Footprint Editor in TINA, part 2: Setting and checking footprint names

In this video we will present how to check and set the mapping between TINA’s Schematic Symbols and the Footprints used in TINA’s Integrated PCB Designer

Start TINA

Assume we have created a macro of an existing IC and now we want to assign a PCB Footprint to it, so we can use the part in PCB design.

Click the Insert menu

Select Macro

From the Macrolib folder open the MAX11166.TSM

Double-click the macro

Click the … in the Footprint Name field

We will create a user package database to store the symbol and footprint pin pairs.

Package database will be created in the Private Catalog folder.

Check in the Create Library button

Enter the name: MyPackageDB

Click the Create Library icon

Press the Add icon

then click OK to add the MAX11166 to the Component list

Next, click the Add button under the Footprint list

Select MyPackage from the Library list, then click the appropriate footprint SON12_3x3_0.5_TP and click OK

Note: we will use the previously created footprint (see our video: Using the Footprint Editor in TINA: IC Wizard)

To set the pin pairs click the Add button next to the Node list

We will match the pins based on the MAX11166 pin configuration

Click OK

Click OK again

Now the PCB Footprint is associated with the macro.

If you open the TINA PCB Designer the PCB Footprint of the part will appear

Open the TINA PCB Designer

The PCB Footprint of the part appears

Using the Footprint Editor in TINA, part 1: IC Wizard

If you want to create a footprint of an Integrated Circuit the IC Wizard of TINA can assist you.
Activate the IC Wizard from the Insert menu of the Footprint Editor of TINA PCB Designer. The wizard presents several properties of the IC which you can set.

In this tutorial video we will use the MAX11166 converter to show how to use the IC Wizard of TINA Footprint Editor.

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to see how to use the IC Wizard of TINA Footprint Editor.

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Using the Footprint Editor in TINA, part 1: IC Wizard

Start TINA PCB Designer by using the Start menu of Windows 10

Click the Tools menu

Select Footprint Editor

First, select View

Options

and change the Unit into mm and the Precision into 3

then click OK

Create a new Footprint Library by using the File

Save Library As command

in the Private Catalog Folder of TINA

under the name: MyPackage

Press the Save button

Click the Insert menu

Select IC Wizard

In the Technology group,

you can set the mounting mode and the package type of the IC. The mounting mode can be through hole or surface mounted. Depending on the mounting mode the following packages are available: DIP (Dual in line packag e), PGA (Pin grid array package), SPGA (Staggered pin grid array package), SOP (Small outline package), LCC (Leaded chip carrier package), QFP (Quad flat package), BGA (Ball grid array package), SBGA (Staggered ball grid array package), SIP (Single in line package) and ZIP (Zigzag in line package) respectively.

In the Package dimension group,

the dimensions (length, width,

3D height) of the package can be set. Depending on the selected package, the 4th parameter is either notch, corner cutoff, or ignored.

The Pad dimension

defines the shape and dimensions (length, width)

of the pad. If the mounting mode is through hole, the shape of the

drilled pad can be round, square or octagon. Moreover, the shape

and dimensions of the drill diameter can be defined.

However, if the mounting mode is surface mounted, the shape of the pad

can be circular, rectangular or rounded corner and the appropriate

dimensions can be also set.

In the Pad position, the number of pins and the distances between them can be set according to the package type.

Finally, in the Pad numbering group, the type and direction for pad numbering can be entered, depending on the package type.

Set the data as shown in the IC Wizard window above

Click OK

In the pop-up window the following message appears:

Create IC

Click Yes

You can enlarge the image by using the Zoom option

Next, we will position the Smd Pad

Click the Smd icon, then click on the Editor workspace to place it

Double-click the SMD Pad

and in the SMD Pad Properties Window enter 13 in the name field, 0 in the Center X and Center Y fields

Double-click the Size field and enter 2.5 in the Width and 1.7 in the Height fields

Click OK

Click OK again

We will now position the labels which belong to another layer

Click the little arrow next to the TOP layer icon and select the Silkscreen Top layer

Now you can easily move the Name and the Value labels by holding down the left-mouse button while dragging them

Select again the Top layer when you are done

Click the New Footprint Group icon

Click the <New group> folder and rename it by entering the name: SON then press the Enter button on the keyboard

Note: SON is small-outline no leads type of circuit

Click the Footprint Properties icon

and in the Name field enter: SON12_3x3_12_0.5TP

Click OK

Click the Add Footprint to the library icon

Save the footprint by clicking the Save button

Close the Footprint Editor

You can check the newly created Footprint

Reopen the Footprint Editor

Click File

Open Library

Open the MyPackage.FPL

Next, double-click the SON library, then the new Footprint

The mapping between TINA’s Schematic Symbols and the Footprints used in TINA’s Integrated PCB Designer will be presented in another video.