USB host connector: routes for tabs?

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Hi all:

How would a USB host connector, with tabs that fold under (please see http://www.usa-assmann.com/Specs/AU-Y1006-R.pdf), typically be handled for BatchPCB/gold phoenix?

The recommended footprint looks to have a small 0.6mm radius, 3mm long route – but I don’t think gold phoenix will do internal routes such as these? Should I use just a 3mm drill hole?

thanks,

silic0re

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Greetings (No first name supplied),

silic0re:
How would a USB host connector, with tabs that fold under, typically be handled for BatchPCB/gold phoenix?

The recommended footprint looks to have a small 0.6mm radius, 3mm long route – but I don’t think gold phoenix will do internal routes such as these? Should I use just a 3mm drill hole?

I had a similar challenge with PCB mounted slide switches

that require a pair of slotted holes. I modified the footprint

to use a chain of small holes (diameter equal to 1.1 times

the desired slot width). BatchPCB/GP did a great job!

Some board houses reject chain drilling as it can damage

their drills and cause production stoppages.

Comments Welcome!

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Thanks – I had the same thought about damaging their bits with repeated hits – if it would even work at all. How far do you space your repeat hits?

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Greetings (Still No First Name Supplied),

silic0re:
Thanks – I had the same thought about damaging their bits with repeated hits – if it would even work at all. How far do you space your repeat hits?

33% to 50%. 50% seems to work well and has fewer hits

per slot.

What is your first name?

Comments Welcome!