As the heart of all modern-day electronics, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) support and connect electronic components to make an electronic device function. And there are two main methods for mounting components onto a PCB. In this article, you will learn about the difference between those two methods – Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole (TH),…
Surface Mount Soldering is a commonly used technique in the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly process. Instead of components with leads inserted into holes as with “Through Hole” soldering, in this technique, components are attached to the pads on the board surface. Among all the SMT processes, soldering requires the most extreme focus when being…
Soldering is a fundamental skill used in several electronic tasks and projects such as building a circuit. It is a process that allows electric current to flow between two conductors, establishing a connection between electronic parts. This connection is made by melting a metal alloy wire, called solder, with a soldering iron, then applying the…