SMD, Surface Mount Device
An SMD (Surface Mount Device) is a tiny electronic component designed to be soldered directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB). Unlike traditional components with leads that insert into holes, SMDs have flat metallic contacts for soldering. This allows for:
- Smaller size: Enables building more compact and high-density PCBs.
- Faster assembly: SMT (Surface Mount Technology) uses machines for efficient placement of SMDs.
- Greater functionality: Smaller size allows for packing more features into a smaller device.
Categories: PCBA Manufacturing