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surface-mount technology Last modified: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Abbreviated as SMT, surface-mount technology is a design standard for constructing electronic circuits where the components are mounted directly onto the the surface of the printed circuit board (PCB). The components have small metal tabs (or caps) that are soldered directly to the surface of the printed circuit board on tin-lead, silver, or gold plated copper pads, called solder pads. Contrast with through-hole technology. See "What You Need to Know About Motherboards" in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.
Hardware Central Detailed test reports on the latest desktop and laptop computers. Plus news on trend-setting products just coming into the pipeline. Sharky Extreme Reporting on the latest hardware and software technology for the PC enthusiast. SMTA: Surface Mount Technology Association The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.	Related Categories Hardware Integrated Circuits (ICs) Related Terms micro-FCBGA micro-FCPGA mount PLCC printed circuit board SOIC SOP through-hole technology TSOP Shopping surface mount technology Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Security Systems and Surveillance 82 Store Offers Monitors 24 Model Matches Software 0 Store Offers