What Is a Lead-Forming Component?
Every electronic begins with small components on a printed circuit board (PCB) that eventually become a specific device, such as a cell phone or a computer. Those components have particular placement and lead forming that needs consideration to function properly.
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Identification
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A PCB holds the circuitry needed for individual components to attach and communicate. Components can range from transistors, which amplify signals, to resistors, which dampen a signal passing through.
Features
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When a component has its leads, or legs, bent within specific measurements to fit on a PCB contact, it is considered a lead-forming component. Many companies offer component vendors this lead-forming process to allow practically perfect placement within a circuit. This prevents any misalignment that can hinder the PCB's function.
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Considerations
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An additional lead-forming process can be alteration. Some component vendors need their current supply of legged components changed to surface mounted technology (SMT). SMT allows a component to be placed directly on the PCB surface, as opposed to lifted above it, providing more room within the electronic.
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