Step Stencil
A stencil with more than one stencil-foil thickness. …
Stress Relief
Slack in a component lead or wire that is formed in such a way as to minimize mechanical …
Surface Mount Assembly
See “Surface Mount Technology (SMT)”. …
Surface Mount Component (SMC)
A leaded or leadless device (part) that is capable of being attached to a printed board by surface …
Surface Mount Device (SMD)
See “Surface Mount Component (SMC)”. …
Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
The electrical connection of components to the surface of a conductive pattern that does not utilize component holes. …
Through-Hole Mounting
See “Through-Hole Technology (THT)”. …
Through-Hole Technology (THT)
The electrical connection of components to a conductive pattern by the use of component holes. …
Tinning
The application of molten solder to a basis metal or surface finish for improving solderavility. …
Tombstoned Component
A defective mounting condition whereby a leadless device has only one of its metallized terminations soldered to a …