Hi all, We are designing a unit that is planned to sit in the truck dashboard. The system has 2 boards connected by a b2b connector. My Qs... 1. Is it advisable to use SMD connectors on one board and through-hole mating connector on the other? 2. What are the pros and cons of using SMD connectors in such harsh environments? 3. Does a through-hole connector provide more mechanical stability compared to the SMD variant? Thanks and Best Regards CK ***************************************************************************** * Chockalingam.S, Design Engineer, MindTree Consulting Ltd Bangalore, India ***************************************************************************** * DISCLAIMER: This message (including attachment if any) is confidential and may be privileged. Before opening attachments please check them for viruses and defects. MindTree Consulting Limited (MindTree) will not be responsible for any viruses or defects or any forwarded attachments emanating either from within MindTree or outside. If you have received this message by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Please note that e-mails are susceptible to change and MindTree shall not be liable for any improper, untimely or incomplete transmission. ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.net List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu