{"id":3204,"date":"2014-09-13T09:21:16","date_gmt":"2014-09-13T16:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mentor.com\/jimmartens\/?p=3204"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:22:17","slug":"how-to-get-your-free-pads-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/electronic-systems-design\/2014\/09\/13\/how-to-get-your-free-pads-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get your FREE PADS\u00ae libraries!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The foundation of every PCB design is its libraries. And we all know that PCB designers and Librarians can spend a significant amount of time developing\u00a0 the logic and footprint symbols required for each design. Well, here at Mentor Graphics we feel your pain. In fact, we&#8217;ve made a significant investment in PADS libraries that gives you, our users, immediate access to a new\u00a0proven, pre-built, state of the art starter library<\/p>\n<p>PADS PCB design customers with <a href=\"https:\/\/supportnet.mentor.com\/register?lang=en?cmpid=9049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">active maintenance<\/a> on v9.5 and above can download FREE libraries through Mentor Graphics\u2019 partnership with Optimum Design Associates, Inc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pads.com\/downloads\/oda-pads?cmpid=9049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2014\/09\/snip_1-520x319.gif\" alt=\"ODA\" width=\"520\" height=\"319\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1923\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2014\/01\/click1.jpg\" alt=\"click\" width=\"208\" height=\"101\" \/><\/a>Not only will the Optimum Design starter library get you up and running quickly, it also will provide a best-practices template for your ongoing library development.<\/p>\n<p>The fully documented starter library comprises more than 11,000 parts including 1700+ xDX symbols and 1000+ IPC-compliant and manufacturer recommended PADS decals.<\/p>\n<p>Part library entries include pin and gate swapping as well as component information, schematic borders, and documentation templates.<\/p>\n<p>Included with the download are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Central library for PADS integrated flow<\/li>\n<li>PADS netlist library<\/li>\n<li>xDX Databook database and configurations for integrated and netlist flows<\/li>\n<li>Project templates for creating new xDX Designer projects<\/li>\n<li>User Guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>________________________________________________________________________________________<\/h2>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IPC-7351B compliant<\/li>\n<li>Large variety of device types<\/li>\n<li>Clearly defined partitions for easy navigation<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturer part number, checked by Valor\u00ae NPI for footprint accuracy<\/li>\n<li>All part numbers qualified for use in schematic and layout<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturer part numbers verified as current<\/li>\n<li>Descriptions of the standards used to create the library<\/li>\n<li>Fully compatible with PADS VX and PADS 9.5<\/li>\n<li>Library administration support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pads.com\/downloads\/oda-pads?cmpid=9049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here &#8211; To get the FREE starter library today !<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n<p>John<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The foundation of every PCB design is its libraries. 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