I am new in PCB design, so excuse me if this is a bad question!
I know the basic electronics and how to draw schematics in Altium. But about SMD parts, I am a little confused! How can I find SMD transistors, diodes, resistors, inductors and capacitors? Is there any specific library for them? If not, how should I find them?
Electrical – How to find SMD transistors library for Altium Designer
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Best Answer
Probably the easiest (and fastest) way is actually building up your own library. You could use the vault too, but don't ask me how that works ;).
Go to
File > New > Library > Schematic Library
to build a symbol library. If you open your [library].SchLib theres a handy wizard (Tools > Symbol Wizard
).Go to
File > New > Library > PCB Library
to build a footprint library. The two IPC Wizards you'll find in your [library].PcbLib underTools > IPC Compliant Footptrint ...
are, at least in my daily worklife on of the killer features of Altium.