In Microchip's packaging document and also the PIC datasheet (in this
case for the 16F884), in the "land patterns" section, the center pad is
called "Optional Center Pad" for the QFN packages.

Is that really optional? I can't think of any upside for leaving it out.
I welcome any thoughts on it.

Thanks,

Bob

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