Glossary

Reflow soldering

What reflow soldering is in electronics assembly, how it fits the SMT process, and what it means for PCBA quotes.

What it is

Reflow soldering melts solder paste in a controlled oven profile to attach surface-mount components to a PCB — the standard joining step in SMT assembly lines.

Relevance to brands

Component temperature tolerance and board design affect the reflow profile. If your BOM mixes heat-sensitive parts, expect assembly-order questions — good assemblers ask them early.

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