SMD Soldering
makerSMD soldering is the process of joining surface-mount device (SMD) components to a printed circuit board (PCB) using solder.
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Surface-Mount Device (SMD) soldering involves attaching components directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB) without using through-holes. This method is essential for modern electronics manufacturing because it allows for higher density of components on smaller PCBs, improving performance and reducing size and weight. It is commonly used in consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and telecommunications equipment.
examples
Using SMD soldering to attach a 0402-sized resistor to a PCB.
This process is commonly used in the manufacturing of smartphones, where components must be densely packed and space-efficient.
Soldering a microcontroller with a quad flat package (QFP) onto a PCB using a reflow oven.
This application is typical in the production of automotive control units that require stable and compact assembly.