??? 04/17/05 12:27 Read: times Msg Score: +2 +1 Good Answer/Helpful +1 Informative |
#91768 - My take is a repeat Responding to: ???'s previous message |
My reply to this is just a repeat to what the others
have already said. But just to clarify with samples from my own work. Here is how I represent the part symbol in my Orcad schematic component library: ![]() There is no need to force there to be an actual copper connection between the common pins on the PC board because it already exists inside the switch. However, as shown above it is good to show this connection in the schematic. Now, as Peter has indicated these connections can be useful in making a matrix on a one sided PC board. (This also can translate to making all the connections in one circuit layer if surface mounted versions of the switches are used). There is no advantage using these internal connections for a matrix if through hole versions of the switches are used on boards of two or more layers. Here is a schematic idea for how you draw the matrix if the internal connections are used: ![]() Michael Karas |
Topic | Author | Date |
SPST switch | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
Just a single switch ? | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
Yes, but... | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
No worries | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
Clear now. | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
Keypad | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
Realisation | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
For what it's worth | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
symbol | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
My take is a repeat | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
I see what you mean but. | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
You are missing something... | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
No | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
I gave a schematic not PCB layout | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
clarification![]() | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
Inside the ITT Tact Switch | 01/01/70 00:00 |