Altium Designer Tutorial 44: How to Design a Reliable 0603 MLCC Footprint | IPC-7351

In this video, we explain 0603 MLCC footprint design using IPC-7351 guidelines, KEMET datasheets, and automotive acceptance considerations. You’ll learn how density levels, pad dimensions, and toe, heel, and side fillets affect solder joint reliability and PCB design decisions. 00:00 – Introduction 0603 MLCC Footprint Design & Standards 00:32 – Slide 1 : 0603 Capacitor: Imperial & Metric Conversion 01:33 – Slide 2 : 0603 Capacitor Physical Dimensions (Body & Terminal Dimensions – KEMET Datasheet) 03:17 – Slide 3 : 0603 Capacitor Land Pattern Dimensions (KEMET Recommended Pad Dimensions) 05:24 – Slide 4 : 0603 MLCC Pad Dimensions: Vendor vs IPC vs Automotive 08:36 – Slide 5 : 0603 MLCC Footprint Design Essentials (Key Parameters) #PCBDesign #MLCC #IPC7351 #FootprintDesign #ElectronicsEngineering