Why Consider Using Through Hole Printed Circuit Boards?

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Why Consider Using Through Hole Printed Circuit Boards? In the printed circuit board business, there are two primary ways to mount components onto the circuit board: through-hole mounting and surface mounting. Through-hole mounting is the older technology and requires the circuit board manufacturer to drill holes through the PCB and place leads into the holes. … Read moreWhy Consider Using Through Hole Printed Circuit Boards?

Why Through-Hole Assembly Still Matters

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Why Through-Hole Assembly Still Matters Before the 1960s, the through-hole assembly process for mounting components onto printed circuit boards was the only game in town. It was labor-intensive and required a lot of space, but it was the only option. That all changed with the rise of surface mount technology (SMT), which allows for components … Read moreWhy Through-Hole Assembly Still Matters