# DFA TIP: Pay attention to part-to-part spacing

**URL:** https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/dfa-tip-pay-attention-to-part-to-part-spacing/879
**Category:** Design for Manufacturing
**Tags:** dfa, tip, pcba, pcb-assembly
**Created:** [January 16, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/dfa-tip-pay-attention-to-part-to-part-spacing/879 "2024-01-16T16:58:37Z")
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#### Post date: [January 16, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/dfa-tip-pay-attention-to-part-to-part-spacing/879/1 "2024-01-16T16:58:37Z")

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One of the frequently asked questions posed by designers who are not yet board masters is regarding component-to-component spacing. Placing a component too close to another component can create various issues which may require re-design and re-fabrication, which results in a loss of time and money.

Board masters use several techniques to avoid part-to-part spacing issues during assembly. They design their footprint in such a way that there is always enough gap between component boundaries. This alleviates any potential issues that could arise from components being too close during placement.

Learn more with our [14 DFA tips](https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/tips-pcb-design-for-assembly/?utm_source=sierraconnect&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=tip%2Bjan%2B2024) blog.