Surface-Mount Device (SMD) Soldering Practice Board D.I.Y Kit

Surface-Mount Device (SMD) Soldering Practice Board D.I.Y Kit

 Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is the current worldwide fabrication standard for electronic devices. The electronic components used are called Surface Mount Devices (SMD). Learning how to solder Surface Mount Devices is an essential skill to master for the prototyping and repairing modern electronic products.

 The AK-170 is considered to be a starter kit for electronics enthusiasts who want to learn new skills or practice surface-mount soldering. The kit includes the most popular SMD component packages such as 1206, 0805, 0603, 0402, LL34, SOT23, SOP8 and SOP16. On the back side of the PCB, a series of additional footprints can be found such as 1812, SMA and QFP44. The components for these three packages are not included in the kit.

 This is a more interesting package compared to our SMD-COMP-KIT kit that only offers footprints and test points. The top side of this board has 3 main sections. The first section inside the circular pattern of components is the main circuit with an NE555 timer and a single blinking LED. This circuit is surrounded by a series of diodes and resistors that are controlled by the main circuit and an additional CD4017 logic IC. The components on the left and the right borders are only used for soldering purposes and do not contribute into the functionality of the board. The bottom side of the board has some measuring templates and additional footprints which might come in handy.

Specifications:

• Required Input Voltage: 5VDC
• PCB Dimensions: 89 x 58mm ( 3.5 x 2.3” )
• SMD Components Included: 1206, 0805, 0603, 0402, LL34, SOT23, SOP8, SOP16

Advantages and Features:

• Includes the most common SMD packages
• A very good learning tool
• Affordable