SMT produces electronic circuits in which the components are directly mounted onto the printed circuit boards (PCBs). Surface-mount devices (SMDs) are the result. This technology replaces through-hole using wire lead component construction. Many components for SMT, often referred to as surface mount devices or SMDs, are smaller and lighter than their counterparts because they have short pins, smaller leads (or no leads at all).

TOP ADVANTAGES OF SURFACE-MOUNT TECHNOLOGY

Smaller size and reduced weight are the two main advantages to SMT. Components can be aligned closer together and end products will be more compact and lightweight.

THE END-RESULT IS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Surface-mount technology has led to much easier electronic circuitry creation and production, especially important in complex circuits. This higher level of automation has saved time and money throughout our industry.

Industry standards for most SMDs have simplified design and manufacturing considerations to work in harmony, producing PCBs of consistent quality with automated manufacturing processes. These PCB production efficiencies reduce (and simplify) change requirements while the shorter lead times make our customers more competitive.