Inventors:
Robert E. Jones - Saint Peters MO
Assignee:
A. O. Smith Corporation - Milwaukee WI
International Classification:
H01L 2312
Abstract:
A surface mounted component adaptor permits connecting of surface mounted components in a prototype circuit. The adaptor includes a printed circuit board having the connection pad array for reflow soldering a surface mounted component to the board and two parallel rows of conventional through-hole connectors with through-hole or leaded pin connectors. Preprinted conductors connect the connection pads to the through-hole connectors. With the surface mounted components soldered to the adaptor, a plug-in unit is formed for connection to a prototype vector board. The adaptor permits the convenient assembly, connection and reconnection of the various surface mounted components to the prototyping vector board. Different adaptors are provided for the various classes of surface mounted components. Groups of the different adaptors are printed and formed on a single insulating sheet which can be conveniently cut using a sharp instrument, such as scissors.