PCB footprints

From: Matt Cohen (matthewlawrencecohen_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/20/04 

Date: 20 Jul 2004 15:13:59 -0700

I'm preparing a board design to send to a PCB vendor. I've never done
this before. I was told I need to supply them with the footprint for
each part. Now, some parts that I have come in packages like TQFP,
which I know are not standard, so I found a detailed drawing of the
particular package. But what about packages like TO-263 for a voltage
regulator? Are all packages not standard, should I supply drawings
for every part? What about capacitors? I don't know a footprint (or
even part number) for them, I just need small surface mount caps. Any
advice would be appreciated.
Matt

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