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Tag Archives: smt

Surface Mount Technology Assembly for Printed Circuit Boards | Blog

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

Surface Mount Technology and Assembly Implications Surface mount technology (SMT) is a design and fabrication process that replaces the through-hole mounting of PCB components with direct placement on the printed circuit board surface. Fortunately, SMT components and packages are largely standardized … Continue reading →

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Surface Mount Technology Advantages for Unique PCB’s | Blog

Posted on December 3, 2016 by

PCB Surface Mount Technology Surface Mount Technology (SMT) adds to the benefits of manufacturing boards more efficiently and with reduced weight for multiple reasons: Components are placed directly on the board surface rather than connecting through holes in the board … Continue reading →

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What is Surface Mount Technology?

Posted on November 11, 2016 by

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is the widely-used alternative to older through-hole (TH) printed circuit board design and manufacturing practices. While TH fabrication still has its place, SMT has largely taken over where size, weight, and automated manufacturing processes are considerations. … Continue reading →

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PCBs and Surface Mount Technology

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

Surface Mount Technology in Printed Circuit Boards Just what is surface mount technology? Prior technology of printed circuit board design and fabrication consisted mostly of components situated on the board and connected to conductors through holes and typically soldered in … Continue reading →

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