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In electronics, a device package refers to the housing for an electronic component and its connections. In the context of PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), these packages are critical because they influence the layout, heat dissipation, and overall board dimensions.

•Through-Hole vs. Surface Mount

•Through-Hole Mounting (THM)

Through-hole mounting is the process by which component leads are placed into drilled holes on a bare PCB.

•Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is the process by which components are mounted directly onto the surface of the PCB.

•PCB Device Packages