> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu 
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Olin Lathrop
> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 5:48 AM
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> Subject: Re: [EE] Notched PCBs
> 
> Bob Blick wrote:
> > You need to make your pad U-shaped and leave clearance for the
> > cutout.
> 
> Not in Eagle.  I've done this by making a normal pad, then 
> adjusting the
> dimension outline to cut part of it away.  The first time I 
> did this I was
> wondering whether the board house would complain, 

Some will, some won't.  It's useful to add a fab note telling them that
the routed board edge is expected to contact copper features in
(x-number) places.  That avoids your order being put on hold, weekend
phone calls, etc.

Gary Crowell, CID+
Micron Technology

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