This patchset contains a bunch of mostly cosmetic improvements to the board layout and footprints.
Updated generic part footprints to the new V5 KiCad library versions
This change also updates the links to the 3d models so that rendering the board in KiCad now displays all the resistors, capacitors and inductors correctly.
Added the QFN48 3d model to the CC430F613x footprint.
Added courtyards to all the custom footprints. JEDEC recommends a 0.25mm perimeter around evry SMD part to accomodate Pick&Place machine placement accuracy.
Changed all small pads to be roundrect instead of square. Roundrect has better solder stencil release and reflow characteristics.
Replaced all Y trace junctions with T junctions. This decreases the probability of acid traps in PCB manufacturing.
Replaced RFVCC trace network with a fill rectangle.
Added smaller trace-space GND fill for the small parts on the back side of the board.
Moved schematic sheet legend from free floating text to the schematic sheet dialog/table. Also copied the same data to the PCB layout sheet.
I am not sure this list is complete, but I tried my best. The most important changes are those related to DFM and Pick&Place solder stencil. But I also gave in to a bunch of OCD cleanups too. :)
I expect to place an order for for boards on Monday. Please comment in #100 if you see anything else that should be changed in this revision. Other changes can wait for the GW31.
This patchset contains a bunch of mostly cosmetic improvements to the board layout and footprints.
I am not sure this list is complete, but I tried my best. The most important changes are those related to DFM and Pick&Place solder stencil. But I also gave in to a bunch of OCD cleanups too. :)