inspection-and-assembly-manufacturing-processes > PCB Assembly, Surface Mounting

This section encompasses the mounting of electronic components onto the surface of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), rather than through the circuit board. 

Surface Mount Assembly of components on PCBs is becoming increasingly popular due to the improved efficiency that is available and potential to automate the process.

For through-hole assembly of PCB components, see "PCB Assembly, Through-Hole".