# Components
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## [About the Components category](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/about-the-components-category/42)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/about-the-components-category/42 "2023-09-05T22:41:50Z")
The Components category on SierraConnect is dedicated to discussions and resources related to electronic components used in PCB design and assembly. Whether you’re selecting the right parts for your project, troubleshoot…
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## [The Advantages and Disadvantages of Surface Mount Technology (SMT)](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-surface-mount-technology-smt/4085)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-surface-mount-technology-smt/4085 "2026-05-27T11:53:04Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/good-not-so-good-sides-surface-mount-technology/ Surface Mount Technology is part of the electronic assembly that deals with the mounting of electronic compo…
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## [How to Select and Place RF Components for PCB Designs](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-select-and-place-rf-components-for-pcb-designs/3816)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Mitra](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Pooja_Mitra)\
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**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-select-and-place-rf-components-for-pcb-designs/3816 "2026-01-21T14:58:58Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-select-and-place-rf-components-pcb-designs/ Choosing the right RF PCB components and placing them appropriately helps you avoid critical issues such a…
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## [Common Electronic Components and Their Functions](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/common-electronic-components-and-their-functions/3266)
**Author:** [@Mohamed\_Faheemuddin](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Mohamed_Faheemuddin)\
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**Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 11:56am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/common-electronic-components-and-their-functions/3266 "2025-06-10T11:56:24Z")
PCBs are packed with various electronic components, each playing a unique role. Understanding these parts makes it easier to grasp how circuits function, fix issues, and create your electronic projects. Below, we exp…
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## [How to Select Components and Materials for Power Electronics PCBs](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-select-components-and-materials-for-power-electronics-pcbs/2814)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Mitra](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Pooja_Mitra)\
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**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-select-components-and-materials-for-power-electronics-pcbs/2814 "2025-01-16T15:40:07Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-select-components-and-materials-for-power-electronics-pcbs/ Power electronics PCBs are designed to handle elevated currents and voltages in applicatio…
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## [Choosing the Right Decoupling Capacitor for Lower Frequency Transients](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/choosing-the-right-decoupling-capacitor-for-lower-frequency-transients/1065)
**Author:** [@jerrysaitter](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/jerrysaitter)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 10:16am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/choosing-the-right-decoupling-capacitor-for-lower-frequency-transients/1065 "2024-08-26T10:16:26Z")
I’m in need of a decoupling capacitor to capture lower frequency transients in my main power rail, running at 5V - 2 A. Currently, I’m using a Tantalum 100uF-16V capacitor, mainly for its SMD and compact features. Howev…
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## [Weight Capacity of SMD Pads on PCBs](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/weight-capacity-of-smd-pads-on-pcbs/1142)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Owen](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Michael_Owen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/weight-capacity-of-smd-pads-on-pcbs/1142 "2024-03-19T14:11:44Z")
How do we calculate how much weight an SMD pad can hold on a PCB? Are there methods to identify these parameters?
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## [HDI PCB component clearance](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/hdi-pcb-component-clearance/846)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Henry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/hdi-pcb-component-clearance/846 "2024-02-09T14:27:36Z")
What is the ideal component clearance for an HDI board operating at 150 V?
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## [TIP: How to ensure a clean BOM](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/tip-how-to-ensure-a-clean-bom/284)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/tip-how-to-ensure-a-clean-bom/284 "2023-10-30T23:36:05Z")
How to ensure a clean BOM: Verify BOM information with component datasheets to validate accuracy. Try the BOM Compare Tool to compare two BOM files. Validate BOM entries with the reference designators in the design fil…