In the lower right corner on the first page of this datasheet (https://support.epson.biz/td/api/doc_check.php?dl=brief_SG-210STF_en.pdf), the recommended footprint layout shows a hatch pattern with an arrow saying 'resist'.
What does this mean? Is it trying to say 'use a solder mask'?
Thanks,
Best Answer
Yes. They're shortening the term "solder resist", an alternate term for solder mask.