Centroid file / pick and place file

We require a centroid data file –also known as a Pick and Place file– in order to accurately assemble a PCB. The main purpose of a centroid data is to hold information on the position and orientation of all surface mount technology (SMT) devices on a circuit board design. Centroid files contain data regarding reference designators,XY locations, rotations, component packages, and placement on either the top or bottom side of the board. 

• Reference Designator – Short alphanumeric code assigned to each part in the layout (R12, C17)
• Component Value/Package – Component part numbers, part values, and package size
• Layer – Either the top or the bottom side
• XY Location – Cartesian coordinates, beginning at the origin
• Rotation – Described part orientation in degrees (0, 45, 90, etc.)

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