Heading: Axial vs. SMD Resistors: PCB Layout and Cost Impacts
Axial resistors (through-hole) suit low-volume prototypes but require manual assembly. SMD resistors (0402–2512) enable automated pickup-and-place, reducing costs by 40%.
SACOH provides free PCB footprint libraries for both types. A client in the consumer electronics sector reduced assembly time by 60% using SACOH’s SMD resistors.