What Is the Difference Between SMT, SMD, and Through-Hole?

The electronics industry has many terms and abbreviations that can easily leave us confused. Knowing what each one means is essential to understanding how everything works and setting a proper price quote.  Here’s the difference between surface-mount technology (SMT), surface-mount devices (SMD), and through-hole mounting (THM) when it comes to electronics manufacturing.  

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