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What is SMT?

Surface-mount technology (SMT) is a method for producing electronic circuits in which the components are mounted or placed directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Electronic devices so made are called surface-mount devices (SMDs). SMT is widely used to manufacture smaller, faster, and more complex electronic assemblies, replacing through-hole technology.

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What other technologies are related to SMT?

SMT Competitor Technologies

THT

Through-Hole Technology is an alternative component mounting technology to SMT.

mentioned alongside SMT in 48% (263) of relevant job posts

Wave Solder

Wave soldering is a method for soldering components, primarily through-hole, onto a PCB, representing a competing technology to SMT reflow.

mentioned alongside SMT in 53% (196) of relevant job posts

Wave soldering

Wave soldering is a method for soldering components, primarily through-hole, onto a PCB, representing a competing technology to SMT reflow.

mentioned alongside SMT in 57% (183) of relevant job posts

Through Hole

Through-Hole is an alternative component mounting technology to SMT.

mentioned alongside SMT in 59% (133) of relevant job posts

TH

Through-Hole is an alternative component mounting technology to SMT.

mentioned alongside SMT in 61% (125) of relevant job posts

press fit

Press-fit technology is used to connect components to a PCB without soldering, representing an alternative connection method.

mentioned alongside SMT in 43% (84) of relevant job posts

Selective Solder

Selective soldering is used for soldering specific areas of a PCB, often for through-hole components, and can be an alternative to SMT reflow in some cases.

mentioned alongside SMT in 31% (102) of relevant job posts

selective soldering

Selective soldering is used for soldering specific areas of a PCB, often for through-hole components, and can be an alternative to SMT reflow in some cases.

mentioned alongside SMT in 42% (70) of relevant job posts