New term in D.E.V.I.C.E.: SMD Resistor

12/26/2024

SMD resistor is a passive electrical component that implements electrical resistance. An SMD is any electronic component that is made to use with Surface Mount Technology (SMT). SMT was developed to meet the ongoing demand for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers to use smaller components that are faster, more efficient, and cheaper. SMDs are smaller than through-hole resistors and instead of having wire leads that go through PCB, they have terminations that are soldered to pads on the surface of the board. This eliminates the need for holes in the board and allows both sides of the board to be used more fully.

SMD resistors are available in two types: flat and cylindrical (MELF).

Read more about SMD resistors here.