Connections for Part Types
The following table lists the number of connections that are assigned to various part types. To adjust the connector count that is calculated, you enter a positive or negative integer in Adjust Connector Count in the Prediction Data pane.
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Part Category/Subcategory
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Number of Connections
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Integrated Circuit, SAW-Surface Acoustic Wave
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2
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Capacitor, All
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2
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Inductor, Coil
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2
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Inductor, Transformer
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4
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Integrated Circuit, All Others
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# of pins
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Optical Device, Detector, Isolator, Emitter
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2
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Optical Device, Laser Diode
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2
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Semiconductor, Alphanumeric Display
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8 * Number of Characters
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Semiconductor, Diode and Thyristor
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2
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Semiconductor, Transistor, Double-Sided
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6
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Resistor, Fixed, Network Film
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8 * Quantity of Resistors
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Resistor, Fixed, All Others
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2
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Resistor, Variable
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3
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Rotating Device, All
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3
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Relay, Solid State
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4
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Relay, All Others
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Add 2 to the applicable switch type below.
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Switching Device, Toggle or Pushbutton and Circuit Breaker
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The number of connections follow for each type:
• SPST: 2
• DPST: 4
• SPDT: 3
• 3PST: 6
• 4PST: 8
• DPDT: 6
• 3PDT: 9
• 4PDT: 12
• 6PDT: 18
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Switching Device, Other
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# of contacts
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Connection, General, PCB, IC
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# of active contacts
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Miscellaneous, Tube
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3
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Miscellaneous, All Others
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2
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Mechanical Part, Solenoid
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2
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Mechanical Part, Electric Motor Wind
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2
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Mechanical Part, Brush
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2
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Mechanical Part, Sensor/Transducer
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2
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Parts inserted using the User-Defined classification are assumed to have two connections.
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