surface-mount devices , auch: surface-mounted devices (abbr) SMD

Tweezer probes are used for closely spaced test points, as in surface-mount devices.

One of the most common requirements is to make adapters for surface-mount devices to facilitate their testing and integration with conventional components.

Electronic devices so made are called 'surface-mount devices' or 'SMD's.

Examples of surface-mount devices are resistors, capacitors, L EDs and integrated circuits.

Most tantalum capacitors are available as surface-mount devices with a solid manganese dioxide or solid polymer electrolyte.

Classification by package type may also affect environmental hardiness, as well as manufacturing options; DIP, and other through-hole packages are tending to be replaced by surface-mount devices.

The new Melexis programmable linear Hall ICs are surface-mount devices (SMD) supporting the trend for improved manufacturability of sensor assemblies and modules.

Gas-powered soldering irons sometimes have interchangeable hot air blower tips to produce a very narrow stream of hot air suitable for working with surface-mount devices and shrinking heat shrink tubing.