Surface mount technology has had a profound influence on the electronics industry. Changes have involved the use of new materials, techniques and manufacturing processes, and have resulted in a significantly new approach to electronics assembly. This guide covers SMDs, soldering (including reflow and wave soldering), component placement, cleaning and quality control. This book aims to explain the principles of surface mount technology for practical application, rather than dwelling on theory, and so should find use in any facility employing SMT as well as those considering switching to it.