Editing Surface-mount technology (section)

== Common abbreviations  ==
Different terms describe the components, technique, and machines used in manufacturing. These terms are listed in the following table:<ref name=":0" />
   
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! SMp term !! Expanded form
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| SMD
| Surface-mount devices (active, passive and electromechanical components)
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| SMT
| Surface-mount technology (assembling and mounting technology)
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| SMA
| Surface-mount assembly (module assembled with SMT)
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| SMC
| Surface-mount components (components for SMT)
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| SMP
| Surface-mount packages (SMD case forms)
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| SME
| Surface-mount equipment (SMT assembling machines)
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