Contents: Introduction to Surface Mount Technology Key Features of SMT and Through-Hole Technology Comparing Through-Hole Technology and Surface Mount Technology Considerations for Choosing SMT or Through-Hole Technology Advantages of Surface Mount Technology Disadvantages of Surface Mount Technology Ideal Scenarios for Using Surface Mount Technology Best Practices for SMT Component Placement Soldering Techniques in SMT Overview of Surface Mount Device Packages Measuring SMD Sizes Introduction to Surface Mount Technology Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is a method used in electronics assembly where components are directly mounted onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB). These components are known as surface-mounted devices (SMDs). SMT was developed to reduce manufacturing costs and optimize board space usage, allowing for the creation of smaller, more complex circuit boards . While SMT offers numerous advantages, it also has certain disadvantages. The A...