Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "jocjo_john" <jocjo_john@y...> 
wrote:
> Does anybody know where I can get information for the various 
> dimensions of the pads for SSOP devices? I want to create the 
> components in my CAD program but I don't know the recommended pad 
> sizes. The one I'm working on now is a 20-pin SSOP.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> John

I typically go to Digi-key, find the device in question and check the 
data sheet that is offered.

Then I print out the parts of the data sheet I need to reference all 
the time, and save the PDF in the even I need to reference that also.

Dave