Use the BQFP Package Overall Dimensions page to set the package values.Įnter the Lead Span Range ( Minimum and Maximum), Maximum Height, and Minimum Standoff Height using the textboxes to the right of each option. The drop-down next to Layer and selecting the desired mechanical layer. Enable Add Component Body Information to include this information. You can also select the mechanical layer for the component body by using You can also select the mechanical layer for courtyard and assembly by using the drop-down next to Layer and selecting the desired mechanicalĪ component body contains the volumetric information corresponding to the package dimensions. If desired, enter a new Line Width directly in the textbox. For each, you can use the IPC calculated dimensions or enter new values directly in The BGA Courtyard, Assembly and Component Body Information page displays the inferred mechanical dimensions using the package dimensions previously defined.Įnable the Add Courtyard Information and Add Assembly Information to add courtyard and assembly information to the component drawing. You can further define the silkscreen dimensions by entering a new value for the Silkscreen Line Width.Įnable the Use calculated silkscreen dimensions to use the displayed values or disable the checkbox and enter the desired new values in the textboxes.īGA Courtyard, Assembly and Component Body Information
The BGA Silkscreen Dimensions page displays the inferred silkscreen dimensions using the package dimensions previously defined. 'The pad diameter will be' statement is dynamically updated to show the current value based on the above selections. Select Reduce from nominal ball diameter (B) in percent by to define a percentage reduction of the ball diameter then enter the desired percentage value in the textbox.Select Use Least Material Condition (LMC) to use the smallest pad size (IPC recommended) for the given ball diameter.Select Use Maximum Material Condition (MMC) to use the largest pad size (IPC recommended) for the given ball diameter.The pad diameter is determined using the following methods: The BGA Pads Diameter page is used to specify the pad diameter of the footprint. If Selectively Depopulated is selected, all areas, including Add Balls to Cavity Border are accessible for updating.If Thermally Enhanced is selected, only Cavity Size and Size of Thermal Array are accessible for updating.If Perimeter is selected, only Cavity Size is accessible for updating.