> What's people's experience with SMT connectors?
I've used some of each.  The pure surface mount ones are more
likely to break off the pcb if stressed.   For external connectors,
like AC jacks, I/O connectors, I would recommend paying the extra
assembly cost for through hole, for mechanical reasons.

On board-to-board or internal wiring harnesses, we've had OK luck
with SMT connectors.  The fine pitch ones are a problem because of
fine pitch, not because of being SMT, that is, they are susceptable
to shorts in soldering.  As with SOICs, the right board layout and
especially solder mask are very important.

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Barry King, KA1NLH
Engineering Manager
NRG Systems "Measuring the Wind's Energy"
Hinesburg, Vermont, USA
www.nrgsystems.com