DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ANDHRA PRADESH
Name of the participants : K. S. Ashok Raja, L/ECE, KNPW, HYD.
E. Sreenivasulu, L/ECE.
N. Sai Kumar, L/ECE.
Institute : KNPW, Hyderabad.
Branch : Electronics & Communication Engg.
Major Topic : Fabrication of IC’s
Sub -Topic :Advantages of SMT over Pin through hole
Sub. Code &Title : EC-302 : Electronic Circuits-I.
Duration : 100 min.
Teaching Aids : PPT, Animations, Photographs
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OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of the topic, you would be

able to understand:

• Advantages of SMT over Pin through hole (PTH) mounting.

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Recap

• Different IC packages

• Various levels of integration.

• Surface mount technology (SMT)

• SMDs

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Known to Unknown

• What is SMT?

• Do you know pin through hole technique?

• Where this pin through hole used?

• How it is used in PCB?

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ADVANTAGES OF SMT OVER PIN THROUGH
HOLE MOUNTING

• Increased circuit density

• Reduced broad size

• Reduced weight

• More rugged

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ADVANTAGES OF SMT OVER PIN THROUGH HOLE
MOUNTING

• Less EMI

• Connector interconnectivity

• Greater reliability

• Reduced manufacturing costs

• Improved high-frequency performance

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ADVANTAGES OF SMT OVER PIN THROUGH HOLE
MOUNTING

• Smaller, lighter components

• Fewer holes need to be drilled through abrasive boards
• Simpler automated assembly
• Small errors in component placement are corrected
automatically (the surface tension of the molten solder
pulls the component into alignment with the solder pads)

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ADVANTAGES OF SMT OVER PIN THROUGH HOLE
MOUNTING

• Components can be fitted to both sides of the circuit

board
• Lower lead resistance and inductance (leading to better
performance for high frequency parts)
• Better mechanical performance under shake and
vibration conditions

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ADVANTAGES OF SMT OVER PIN THROUGH HOLE
MOUNTING

• SMT parts generally cost less than through-hole parts.

• Fewer unwanted RF signal effects in SMT parts when

compared to leaded parts, yielding better predictability of

component characteristics.

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LIMITATIONS OF SMT

• Higher component costs

• Lack of component availability

• Evolving package standards

• Retooling costs

• Poor heat dissipation

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 LIMITATIONS OF SMT

• Thermal mismatch

• Difficult testing

• Decreased mechanical strength

• New learning curve

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 LIMITATIONS OF SMT

• The manufacturing processes for SMT are much more

sophisticated than through-hole boards

• Hence raises the initial cost and time of setting up for

production.

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Summary

We have discussed about :

• The advantages of SMT over pin through hole (PTH)

mounting.
• Limitations of SMT.

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Quiz

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1. The advantage of SMT over PTH mounting is:

c) Reduced component size

e) Reduced board size

g) Reduced weight

i) All the above

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2. Advantage of SMT over PTH mounting is:

c) Wiring space is more.

e) Lead pitch is less.

g) Chips can be mounted on both sides of the board; so

density is more.

i) All the above.

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3. Disadvantages of SMT over PTH mounting is:

c) Weak chip board connections.

e) Difficult to mount a component on board.

g) Testing of the board is complex.

i) All the above.

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Frequently asked Questions

1. What is pin through hole mounting?

3. List the advantages of SMT over PTH mounting?

5. Mention the limitations of SMT?

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THANK YOU

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