----- Original Message -----
From: Dave VanHorn <dvanhorn@CEDAR.NET>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: connectors on SMT boards


> >
> > 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


I have to agree with this. The connector is the most abused part on the
board.
Very few times will I design a board with SMT connectors, If at all.
This is one for the books, If you want quality you need a mechanical
connection.

Don't sacrifice quality.

Gordon Varney