Common USB connector footprint

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I want to create a footprint for a USB Type A Vertical connector (as it doesn’t exist in the current git repo as far as I can see)

  • AMP TE 1734366-1
  • Amphenol UE27-AE54-100

I chose these two parts as they appear to have identical footprints.

Should I create multiple identical footprints for each connector, or create a common footprint that each connector can share? I’m presuming the latter but want some guidance before submitting a pull request.

If a common footprint, then can someone suggest an appropriate footprint/file name.

USB_A_Vertical ?

What about the document link? Is there a way to have links to multiple documents (e.g. for each of the manufacturer datasheets)? If not, then maybe individual footprints it the way to go.

Thanks,
Brendan

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For your personal lib: do what you think is best for you. Usb vertical might be a too generic as a name for this.

For the official lib: would require one footprint per connector. Each named after the component it is intended for. With the appropriate data sheet linked.

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Best to keep them separate as you might end up with different 3d models

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