Aspect | SMT | SMD |
Definition | A manufacturing process to mount components onto PCBs. | The components used in the SMT process. |
Focus | Refers to the technology and process. | Refers to the physical components. |
Role | A technique for assembling PCBs. | The parts that are assembled using SMT. |
Examples | Soldering, reflow ovens, pick-and-place machines. | Resistors, capacitors, ICs, LEDs, transistors. |
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