Surface Mount Technology in Japan—From Consumer Electronics to Supercomputer

Abstract

First, a short history of surface mount technology is given, followed by a section describing the current status of surface mount components and the impact of these on printed wiring boards. Then, two essential steps of SMT, component mounting and soldering, as practised in Japan, are discussed. The advantage of additive technology for SMT is briefly reviewed.

Citation

Nakahara, H. (1987), "Surface Mount Technology in Japan—From Consumer Electronics to Supercomputer", Circuit World, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 25-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb043879