Surface Mount PCB Assembly
Surface Mount PCB Assembly
SMT is a flexible and powerful assembly process that has allowed manufacturers to produce modern devices with ever-smaller footprints. In SMT, all the different components needed for today’s devices are attached to the surface of the printed circuit board. SMT can be highly automated, so it’s a natural fit for clients who need circuit boards in high volume, but it’s also highly customizable. If you need circuit boards assembled to meet unique requirements, SMT may be the best choice.
EMSG is a longstanding provider of surface mount PCB assembly services for customers in a range of industries. We specialize in contract manufacturing and have extensive experience with assembling electronics for a wide range of applications. With a broad selection of equipment and expert staff, we can assist with product prototyping and testing, contract manufacturing and more. Read on for details or contact our office directly to request a quote.
Advantages of SMT
There are many advantages to using surface mount technology, including the following:
Small components:
A chief advantage of SMT is that it can attach very small components and do so at high densities. For this reason, SMT leads to overall smaller units than can be constructed with other manufacturing processes. With the use of contact terminals instead of leads, SMT components can be miniaturized to the size of one grain of sand.
Dual-sided circuit boards:
In the through-hole process, components can only be placed on one side of the board — the pins sticking through place a hard limit there. With SMT, though, components can be attached to one side and then the other, allowing for more complex circuitry without significantly increasing the size of the overall unit.
Less drilling:
Through-hole technology requires the drilling of holes in the PCB. While this does create secure connections, drilling adds costs to the manufacturing process. As SMT does not require drilling, it is often the more cost-efficient manufacturing process.
Easily automated:
There are many manufacturing benefits to SMT that make it a highly automated process. Machines can conduct solder paste printing, component placement, inspection scanning and reflow soldering.
Highly customizable:
With SMT, you can attach a wide variety of components to circuit boards. Companies in a broad array of industries have deployed this assembly process because it enables them to customize boards for almost any application.
