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  Introduction   Surface mount technology  (SMT) is a facet of electronic assembly wherein electronic components, referred to as surface mount devices (SMD), are directly affixed to the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB). Due to its cost-effectiveness and efficiency in ensuring quality, SMT has garnered significant demand in the industry.   What is Surface Mount Technology (SMT)?   Surface mount technology (SMT) is an assembly and production method that applies electronic components directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB). SMT Manufacturing Process   The  SMT manufacturing process  comprises three main stages: solder paste printing, component placement, and reflow soldering. However, to address the intricacies of the SMT production process, the following outline provides a more detailed analysis of each stage:   1. SMC and PCB Preparation   This initial stage involves the selection of Surface Mount Components (SM...

Surface mount technology is a part of the electronic assembly that deals with the mounting of electronic components to the surface of a PCB. Electronic components mounted this way are called surface-mounted devices (SMD).   SMT was developed to minimize manufacturing costs while making efficient use of board space. The advent of surface mount technology has empowered manufacturers to create intricate circuit boards in smaller sizes. Throughout this article, we'll explore the numerous pros and cons associated with surface mount technology.   Surface mount technology emerged in the 1960s and gained widespread usage in the 1980s, becoming prevalent in most high-end  PCB assemblies  by the 1990s. It involved redesigning conventional electronic components to incorporate metal tabs or end caps that could be directly attached to the board's surface, eliminating the need for wire leads to pass through drilled holes. This shift to SMT resulted in significantly smaller compone...