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Offline sairfan1Topic starter

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diptrace how can i make edge smd pads
« on: March 03, 2025, 06:58:49 pm »
I'm not sure what exactly its called, please refer to attached picture I want to make this kind of smd pads on the edge of pcb how can i do it using diptrace.
 

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Re: diptrace how can i make edge smd pads
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2025, 07:25:15 pm »
Those are known as castellated pads. I have made similar by putting plated through holes on the edge of the PCB, such that when it is routed out the hole is cut leaving half of it on the edge of the PCB. Best thing would be talk to your PCB supplier
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