SMT vs Through-Hole Selector

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SMT vs Through-Hole Selector

Five questions map your board onto the right assembly technology. Most real designs are mixed — this tells you where the balance sits.

Assessment Parameters

Technology Recommendation

Guidance only; final technology mix is confirmed in DFM. Scoring reflects industry-typical SMT/THT trade-offs (density, frequency, volume, environment, serviceability).