Surface-Mount Technology

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf electronic assembly technology
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SMT
gptkbp:advantage thermal management challenges
higher reliability
difficult manual repair
difficult prototyping
faster assembly
lower manufacturing cost
gptkbp:becameMainstream 1980s
gptkbp:category electronics manufacturing
PCB assembly
gptkbp:component gptkb:microprocessor
transistor
capacitor
resistor
surface-mount device
gptkbp:componentPackageType gptkb:TSOP
gptkb:SMC
gptkb:SMD
gptkb:LGA
gptkb:CSP
gptkb:PLCC
gptkb:SOIC
gptkb:DFN
TO
QFP
SON
SOT
SOP
BGA
QFN
TQFP
MELF
SMT capacitor
SMT resistor
gptkbp:enables automated assembly
higher component density
smaller component size
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Surface-Mount Technology
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960s
gptkbp:involves gptkb:investigation
testing
pick-and-place machines
reflow soldering
solder paste
gptkbp:relatedStandard gptkb:IPC-7351
gptkb:IPC-A-610
J-STD-001
gptkbp:relatedTo X-ray inspection
automated optical inspection
reflow soldering
pick-and-place automation
selective soldering
wave soldering
gptkbp:replacedBy through-hole technology in many applications
gptkbp:usedFor mounting electronic components directly onto PCB surface
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:consumer_electronics
industrial equipment
medical devices
automotive electronics
industrial electronics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Through-Hole_Technology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7