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e14 Contributor over 16 years ago

Dear Mr. Hammerl,

Im just starting a new PCB design with Eagle.

I want to know where I cant find the library for the MAX8677C, MAX1674EUA.MAX1674EUA..

thank you
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Richard_H over 16 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

There is good FAQ on the CadSoft website which covers also the subject

Finding Libraries and Components

I simply want to post it here as well. I hope this helps you in finding your components.
<---begin--->

In the Control Panel's tree view Libraries branch are listed all the libraries stored in the given library path(s) which is set by the menu Options/Directories. Most libraries provide a short description of its content which is shown on the right half of the Control Panel as soon you click on one of the library entries in the tree view. Click the + character in front of the library name to unfold it, in order to see the Devices and Packages in the library. Click on one of these entries and you will get a preview on the right.
In addition there is a direct search function in the ADD dialog where you select the components in order to place it in your schematic or layout. In the Schematic Editor it is possible to search for Devices.
If you are looking for Packages, you have to do this in the Layout Editor.
Please note: The search function recognises only libraries that are in use (USE command). Whether a library file is in use or not can be checked quickly in the Tree View's Libraries branch. If the marker behind the library name is green, it is in use. Is it grey, it's not in use and not taken into consideration by the search function.
The ADD dialog has a Search line at the bottom. Enter the search pattern there. It makes sense to work with placeholders here. The asterisk * stands for any number of any character, while the question mark ? is used for exactly one single character. The options Smd and Description in the ADD dialog allow to extend the search for parts with smds and include the Device/Package descriptions.
If you don't find an adequate part in one of the EAGLE default libraries take a look at CadSoft's web server. In the Download area's Libraries directory are lots of user-contributed files available for free download. Otherwise it's easily possible to define your own part in EAGLE.
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By the way: The first place to look for would be maxim.lbr. At them oment i don't know if this component is available...try it.
The second place to look for is on our web server, Download area, Library directory. There are lots of user-contributed libraries avilable.

Hope this helps.
Richard Hammerl
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Richard_H over 16 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

There is good FAQ on the CadSoft website which covers also the subject

Finding Libraries and Components

I simply want to post it here as well. I hope this helps you in finding your components.
<---begin--->

In the Control Panel's tree view Libraries branch are listed all the libraries stored in the given library path(s) which is set by the menu Options/Directories. Most libraries provide a short description of its content which is shown on the right half of the Control Panel as soon you click on one of the library entries in the tree view. Click the + character in front of the library name to unfold it, in order to see the Devices and Packages in the library. Click on one of these entries and you will get a preview on the right.
In addition there is a direct search function in the ADD dialog where you select the components in order to place it in your schematic or layout. In the Schematic Editor it is possible to search for Devices.
If you are looking for Packages, you have to do this in the Layout Editor.
Please note: The search function recognises only libraries that are in use (USE command). Whether a library file is in use or not can be checked quickly in the Tree View's Libraries branch. If the marker behind the library name is green, it is in use. Is it grey, it's not in use and not taken into consideration by the search function.
The ADD dialog has a Search line at the bottom. Enter the search pattern there. It makes sense to work with placeholders here. The asterisk * stands for any number of any character, while the question mark ? is used for exactly one single character. The options Smd and Description in the ADD dialog allow to extend the search for parts with smds and include the Device/Package descriptions.
If you don't find an adequate part in one of the EAGLE default libraries take a look at CadSoft's web server. In the Download area's Libraries directory are lots of user-contributed files available for free download. Otherwise it's easily possible to define your own part in EAGLE.
<---end--->

By the way: The first place to look for would be maxim.lbr. At them oment i don't know if this component is available...try it.
The second place to look for is on our web server, Download area, Library directory. There are lots of user-contributed libraries avilable.

Hope this helps.
Richard Hammerl
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