through-hole technology

noun

Mounting scheme used for electronic components that involves the use of leads on the components that are inserted into holes drilled in printed circuit boards and soldered to pads on the opposite side.

“Coordinate term: surface-mount technology”

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Meanings

nounthrough-hole technology (plural through-hole technologies)

plural through-hole technologies · alternative initialism THT · alternative thru-hole technology

  1. businessMounting scheme used for electronic components that involves the use of leads on the components that are inserted into holes drilled in printed circuit boards and soldered to pads on the opposite side.

    Coordinate term: surface-mount technology

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