Definition

Today, Printed Circuit Boards are mainly produced through Surface Mounting Technology (SMT). The necessary components are placed directly onto the boards' surface. Automatic SMT machines can be utilized for this purpose.

 

SMT assembly replaced the through-hole method, which was considered highly time-consuming. Due to the time-consuming nature of the through-hole process, a more efficient process in electronics manufacturing was considered essential. SMT assembly evolved out of this necessity.

 

SMT PCB assembly service has a broad range of uses.

Application

Surface Mounting Technology is used today in a variety of applications. This includes:

●     Communication

●     Computers

●     Security

●     Medicine

●     Industry

●     Automotives

●     Smart Home Technology

 

Advantages

Some of the advantages of Surface Mount Technology are:

●     Affordable—One major reason for creating SMT assemblies was to reduce manufacturing costs. The circuit boards require a relatively fewer number of holes drilled into them, which can significantly reduce processing and handling costs. SMT is more capable of being produced in high volumes, which paves the way for better per-unit costs.

●     Efficiency- SMT Assembly utilizes the space on the circuit board much more efficiently. Complex electrical appliances are now divided into smaller assemblies under SMT assembly. SMT assembly is relatively faster which maximizes the total output of manufacturing. What took hours in through-hole technology now can be finished in 10-15 minutes in SMT assembly.

●     Simplicity—The overall build of an SMT assembly is far less complex than that of other technologies. This is because the components in SMT are soldered onto the PCB, while in a through-hole assembly, wires pass through holes.

●     Less Room for Error—SMT assembly has very little room for error. This is because it uses machines. Humans are more error-prone than machines, so this possibility is reduced in SMT assembly.

●     High Component Density—The highlight of SMT Assembly is that it can accommodate a larger number of components on a small PCBA circuit board. This is due to the relatively smaller size of the components in SMT assembly. In handheld devices, the high component density offered by SMT assembly technology is highly useful.

 

SMT Assembly at BGPCBA

BGPCBA is considered as an expert at utilizing SMT Assembly in producing PCBs. Product quality is an assurance at BGPCBA.

• Competitive pricing is a prominent feature at BGPCBA.
• BGPCBA has six automated production lines. To create efficient printed circuit assembly, BGPCBA handles both low PCB assembly prototypes and high volumes.
• Precise component placement is another guaranteed aspect at BGPCBA.
• BGPCBA's SMT assembly PCBs are the perfect option for high-speed circuits and decoupling applications. They are highly regarded for their mechanical properties.

Services at BGPCBA

The different services at BGPCBA include:

●     Ball Grid Array (BGA)

●     Ultra-Fine Ball Grid Array (uBGA)

●     Quad Flat Pack No-Lead (QFN)

●     Quad Flat Package (QFP)

●     Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC)

●     Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC)

●     Package-On-Package (PoP)

●     Small Chip Packages (pitch of 0.2 mm)

●     AOI inspection

●     X-Ray Inspection

Other Types of Assembly Services

There are several other assembly services offered at BGPCBA. They are:

●     Mixed Technology (MT)—MT PCB Assembly utilizes both SMT and through-hole technology in its process. It does not use the solder paste commonly used in PCB assembly.

●     Turnkey PCB Assembly- Turnkey PCB refers to a complete assembly procedure that includes printed circuit board manufacturing, its delivery, the design, component diagram, all components, and anything else that buyers need.