A lot of descriptions for parts can contain abbreviations that call out that the device is surface mount.
Here are some of the common abbreviations you will find in short descriptions.
SMD for surface mount devices;
SMC for surface mount component;
SMA for surface mount assembly;
SMT for surface mount technology;
SMP for surface mount package.
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