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> What's people's experience with SMT connectors?


Depends on the connector. I'd be very nervous if the only mechanical support
for a large-ish connector was smd pads. I use thruhole connectors for that
reason. I also like a lot of insertion force, (my definition of "captive"
cables: If you can swing the product around your head by the cable, then
it's captive)

YMMV