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Re: gEDA-user: Silkscreen over pads

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Subject: Re: gEDA-user: Silkscreen over pads
From: Larry Doolittle <ldoolitt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:25:51 -0800
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On Mon, Jan 30, 2006 at 09:23:04AM -0800, Matt Ettus wrote:
> Please note that some new parts have a RECOMMENDED footprint from the
> manufacturer which has silkscreen ON THE PAD intentionally.  This is
> done to create a grid pattern on the large center pad to ensure
> multiple contact points.  PCB will need to be able to print silkscreen
> in those areas.

That just sounds weird.
Wouldn't it be be better to use the soldermask for this purpose?
There are many boards made with no silkscreen at all.

     - Larry

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