Category Archives: SMT

Benefits of Surface Mount Technology

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Ashley King

For decades, through-hole circuits were the industry standard. They were relatively simple and required holes in the board. The components were mounted on one side of the board, and the leads were threaded through matching holes. Anyone who has ever … Continue reading →

How to Plan for the Best Circuit Designs: The Secret Is in the Planning

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Ashley King

Too often, people want actionable tasks that they can jump into and see results. Especially now, thanks to technology giving people instant gratification in so many ways, it’s easy to overlook the value and the necessity of proper planning and … Continue reading →

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The Many Benefits of SMT Technology: Stepping Up the Electronics Manufacturing Game

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Ashley King

SMT technology is a slightly redundant term in that “SMT” already stands for surface-mount technology, but for the sake of explaining the method and process, some people refer to it this way. Regardless of what it’s called, it is the … Continue reading →

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How to Get Started with Surface Mount Technology: Advanced Circuits is Your Preferred Choice from Prototyping to Production and Beyond

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Ashley King

Surface mount technology (SMT) has been around for over 50 years, but there are still plenty of manufacturers using through-hole technology simply because they don’t know any better or they have yet to seek out a different solution. While there’s … Continue reading →

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Understanding Surface Mount Technology

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Ashley King

Technology gets better and better all the time. There are gadgets and electrical components in most places today, from the phones that we have in our pockets to our vehicles, televisions, and just about everything else that we see and … Continue reading →

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How Are PCBs Made?

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Ashley King

It wasn’t that long ago that PCBs were made out of cardboard with only one-sided capabilities. Nowadays, though, PCB manufacturers are innovating ways to make PCBs smaller, more durable, and able to pack in more electrical power. These changes, over … Continue reading →

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SMT Optimizes the PCB Manufacturing Experience

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Ashley King

SMT stands for “surface-mount technology,” a process put to use by the top makers of PCBs or printed circuit boards. SMT appears in almost every device imaginable because of the profound benefits it brings. Designing any sort of device that … Continue reading →

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Make Surface-Mount Technology Part of Your PCB Design

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Ashley King

Surface-mount technology, or SMT, is a process that is being used by major manufacturers and designers of printed circuit boards, or PCBs. Appearing in almost any electronic device, they are technologies that bring a tremendous advantage and many benefits. Is … Continue reading →

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Surface Mount Technology in PCB Manufacturing Made Easier than Ever

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Ashley King

SMT, or surface mount technology, is essential for most of today’s printed circuit boards (PCBs). Almost every higher-end device enjoys the benefits of using surface mount technology, which include: Offering many more capabilities – The weight of a PCB that … Continue reading →

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SMT Manufacturing Made Simple with Advanced Circuits PCB Design and Production

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Ashley King

Surface mount technology (SMT) is a design and fabrication process that replaces the through-hole mounting of PCB (printed circuit board) components with direct placement on the printed circuit board surface. It is something that is at work in the vast … Continue reading →

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