What is SMT PCB assembly?
SMT PCB assembly is a method in which the electrical components are mounted directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board. It allows components to be mounted directly on the surface mount PCB. This technology helps to miniaturize components.
Surface mount technology is actually the most commonly used process. Therefore, its application is very wide. As surface mount technology encapsulates more and more electronic components in a small space, most devices today use surface mount technology. So as miniaturization becomes more and more important, the importance of SMT technology is self-evident.
PCBFuture has more than 10 years of experience in SMT PCB assembly. Through an automated SMT assembly process, our circuit boards can ensure the best performance in the most challenging applications.
What's the process for SMT PCB Assembly?
The process of using SMT to manufacture PCB devices includes the use of automated machines to assemble electronic components. This machine places these elements on the circuit board, but before that, the PCB file must be checked to confirm that they have no problems affecting the manufacturability and functionality of the device. After confirming that everything is perfect, the process of SMT PCB assembly is not limited to soldering and placing elements or compounds on the PCB. The following production process must also be followed.
1. Apply solder paste
The initial step when assembling the SMT PCB board is applying the soldering paste. The paste can be applied to the PCB via silk screen technology. It can also be applied using PCB stencil tailored from a similar CAD output file. You only need to cut the stencils using a laser and apply the soldering paste to the parts where you will solder the components. The solder paste application must be carried out in a cool environment. Once you are done applying, you can wait for some time for assembly.
2. Inspection of your solder paste
After the solder paste is applied to the board, the next step is to always check it through solder paste inspection techniques. This process is critical, especially when analyzing the location of solder paste, the amount of solder paste used, and other basic aspects.
3. Process confirmation
Just in case your PCB board is utilizing SMT components on either side, there will be a need to consider repeating the same process for secondary side confirmation. you will be able to track the ideal time to expose the solder paste to room temperature in here. This is when your circuit board is ready to be assembled. The components will still be ready for the next factory.
4. Assembly kits
This basically deals with the BOM (Bill of Materials) used by CM for data analysis. This facilitates the development of BOM assembly kits.
5. Stocking kits with elements
Use the barcode to pull it out of stock and include it in the assembly kit. When the components are fully installed in the kit, they are taken to a pick and place machine called surface mount technology.
6. Preparation of components for placement
A pick-and-place tool is employed here to hold every element for assembly. The machine also uses a cartridge that comes with a unique key that corresponds to the BOM assembly kit. The machine is designed to tell the part that the cartridge hold.
What's the SMT PCB assembly can provide?
SMT printed circuit boards have a wide range of advantages. The most important of the advantages for SMT is small size and light weight. In addition, some other advantages of SMT include:
1. Quick production: circuit boards can be assembled without drilling, which means production is much faster.
2. Higher circuit speeds: in fact, this is one of the main reasons why SMT has become the technology of choice today.
3. Assembly automation: it can realize automation and its many advantages.
4. Cost: The cost of small components is usually lower than that of through-hole components.
5. Density: They allow more components to be placed on both sides of the SMT printed circuit board.
6. Design flexibility: through hole and SMT component manufacturing can be combined to provide greater functionality.
7. Improved performance: SMT connections are more reliable, so the board can improve performance.
Why choose our SMT PCB assembly service?
PCBFuture founded in 2009, and we have more than a decade in the SMT PCB assembly. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers from different industries in term of quality, delivery, cost-effectiveness and PCB solution. Also provide special customized service. We customize PCB to your budget and to saving your time to earn market.
1. 24-hour online quote.
2. Urgent 12-hour service for PCB prototype.
3. Affordable and competitive pricing.
4. Function test based on customer’s specific requirements.
5. Our professional and reliable team makes it easy for you to set up or solve problems. This is what we want to satisfy our customers. We provide a full set of services from circuit design to finished tools for printed circuit boards. We are always happy to provide you with first-class services.
6. 10 years experience in Electronics Components purchasing area.
7. We deliver your PCBs directly and quickly after finish from factory.
8. Reliable SMT Factory With 8 SMT Lines, 100% Function Tests, Prototype Production, Cost-Effective Solution.
9. We are equipped with the most advanced technology to ensure that we provide quality products. We are also fully equipped to offer you turnkey SMT assembly services that takes the entire hassle away from you.
The SMT assembly process is changing the PCB manufacturing process and taking it to the next level. This is a cost-effective, efficient and trustworthy technology for creating PCBs. The only thing expected in the future is of course improvement of the whole SMT PCB technology since it is not an easy process. The good news is that even today, you can get reliable PCB boards at an affordable price. Nevertheless, it is worth contacting a reliable engineer or manufacturer with the ideal equipment and experience to meet your board requirements. To help you understand the best manufacturer, you can always consider using modern equipment, first-class materials, affordable prices, and manufacturers who deliver on time.
PCBFuture’s mission is to provide industry with reliable advanced PCB fabrication and assembly services from prototype to production in a cost-effective manner. Our aim is to help each user become a well-rounded, multidisciplinary practitioner who can confidently bring innovative, cutting-edge engineering ideas to bear on any number of relevant tasks, problems, and technologies.
If you have any questions or enquires, feel free to contact sales@pcbfuture.com , we will reply to you ASAP.
FQA:
Application of solder paste
Placing the components
Soldering the boards with a reflow process
Yes, a combination of both manual soldering and automated soldering can be used.
Absolutely, our PCB assemblies are lead free.
We can assemble single and double-sided SMT printed circuit boards of the following types:
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)
Yes, we do.
A surface mount device (SMD) is referred as an electronic component that is mounted on a Printed circuit board. In contrast, surface mount technology (SMT) relates to the method used to place electronic components on PCBs.
Yes, we are fully equipped to handle your any kind of custom SMT prototype board requirements.
Our testing protocols for Surface Mount Assembly include:
Automated Optical Inspection
X-ray testing
In-circuit Testing
Functional Testing
Yes. You can rely on us for turnkey SMT assembly service.
Yes, on both counts. We will share custom quotes based on your bespoke needs and assemble SMT PCB bare boards accordingly.