PCB Stencil Aperture Calculator
Calculate stencil aperture dimensions and thickness for SMT assembly.
Calculation Results:
Aperture Dimensions:
About PCB Stencil Aperture Calculator:
This calculator helps determine optimal stencil aperture dimensions based on IPC-7525 standards for reliable solder paste deposition.
Formula Used:
- Area Ratio = Aperture Area / Aperture Wall Area
- Area Ratio = (L × W) / (2 × T × (L + W))
- Where:
- L = Aperture length
- W = Aperture width
- T = Stencil thickness
IPC-7525 Guidelines:
- Minimum area ratio: 0.66
- Recommended area ratio: ≥ 0.80
- Optimal area ratio: ≥ 1.00
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