An SMT component is usually smaller than its through-hole counterpart because it has either smaller leads or no leads at all. It may have short pins or leads of various styles, flat contacts, a matrix of solder balls (BGAs), or terminations on the body of the component.
SMp term | Expanded form |
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SMD | Surface-mount devices (active, passive and electromechanical components) |
SMT | Surface-mount technology (assembling and mounting technology) |
SMA | Surface-mount assembly (module assembled with SMT) |
SMC | Surface-mount components (components for SMT) |
SMP | Surface-mount packages (SMD case forms) |
SME | Surface-mount equipment (SMT assembling machines) |