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R_0805 (2012 Metric)

Standard 0805 resistor/capacitor footprint — the most popular passive component size

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Category Passive Component
Library Resistor_SMD
Footprint R_0805_2012Metric
Pads 2
Pitch N/A
Body Size 2.0 x 1.25mm
Mounting Surface Mount
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R_0805 (2012 Metric)

Package: R_0805_2012Metric Library: Resistor_SMD Category: Passive Component Pads: 2 Pitch: N/A Body Size: 2.0 x 1.25mm Mounting: Surface Mount

Description

The 0805 (2012 Metric) is the workhorse passive component footprint in PCB design. At 2.0 x 1.25mm, it strikes the perfect balance between hand-solderability and board density. Used for resistors, capacitors, inductors, ferrite beads, and thermistors. Its pads are large enough for manual rework with a soldering iron, yet compact enough for dense SMD layouts. This is typically the default passive size for prototyping and low-to-medium density production boards.

Usage Notes

  • Designed for reflow soldering (paste stencil recommended)
  • Pad size optimized for standard components
  • Follow IPC-7351 land pattern guidelines

KiCad Library Reference

This footprint is from the official KiCad Resistor_SMD library. Full identifier: Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric

To use in your project:

  1. Open the Footprint Library Manager in KiCad
  2. Search for R_0805_2012Metric
  3. Assign to your schematic symbol in the Symbol Properties dialog

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