5 Advantages To Using SMT in Your Electronic Manufacturing Project
The saying "bigger is better" doesn't hold true in the world of electronics, especially when it comes to surface-mount technology (SMT). SMT involves placing components directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB) to create a circuit. This method has become the preferred choice in the electronics industry for circuit creation. While both SMT and through-hole technology can be used on the same PCB, SMT versions of through-hole PCB designs are often available. SMT can significantly impact design and development in electronic manufacturing. Here are some advantages of using SMT in your project: 1. Small Footprint Using surface-mount technology (SMT) for placing components on a small PCB can help maintain a compact design. SMT components are generally smaller than those used in through-hole technology because they have either smaller leads or no leads at all. This results in a space-saving design, occupying less than half t...