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Ep. 27: When to use through hole vs. surface mount components
Podcast
Ep. 27: When to use through hole vs. surface mount components
Melissa
on
July 5, 2021
When are through hole components recommended over surface mount components, and vice versa? The answer is not always straightforward. In this episode we break down the cost, reliability and application implications of using SMT vs through hole parts in your design.
Bare board destacker: https://youtu.be/b94-3rr_BHg
Test Point Part Numbers
- Harwin - S2761-46R - https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/harwin-inc/S2761-46R/5250500
- Keystone - 5019 - https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/keystone-electronics/5019/3907343
- KOA Speer - RCUCTE - https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/koa-speer-electronics-inc/RCUCTE/11476561