How can I connect my small PCB with sensor to the bigger PCB?

My small PCB is mounting a very sensitive fragile sensor on the top surface that has to be wire bonded to the PCB, so I am trying to design a smaller PCB that can be surface mounted to the bigger PCB. How can I get some kind of thin footprint for interconnecting the two PCB boards?

PCB Design
December 4, 2023

You can just put plated half holes on the edge of the small board and then solder it directly to the large board. This skips having a connector all-together. Many board manufacturers can do this.

#PCB Design

Oliver Smith

Oliver is an experienced electronics engineer skilled in PCB design, analog circuits, embedded systems, and prototyping. His deep knowledge spans schematic capture, firmware coding, simulation, layout, testing, and troubleshooting. Oliver excels at taking projects from concept to mass production using his electrical design talents and mechanical aptitude.

Oliver Smith

What Others Are Asking

Do electronics distributers test each component before sending them out?

I’m trying to decide whether to order components direct from manufacturers in China or from distributors in the US. If I have to test each component either way, I’m not sure if it’s a counterfeit, especially when prices are 100x more expensive from distributors.

Oliver Smith October 24, 2023

Why do people use multiple layers PCB? What are they required for?

We seldom use multiple layers in our product ranges, which cover all types of smoke alarm. What are they required for? Any advantages?

Oliver Smith October 11, 2023

How can manufacturer test the value of each individual component when they are already placed on the board with soldering paste?

During auditing PCBA suppliers, an automatic testing process leave great impression in my mind. What’s that? And does it damage the PCBA because its probes seems contact the board closely?

Oliver Smith October 11, 2023

How can I connect my small PCB with sensor to the bigger PCB?

Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith

What Others Are Asking

Do electronics distributers test each component before sending them out?

Why do people use multiple layers PCB? What are they required for?

How can manufacturer test the value of each individual component when they are already placed on the board with soldering paste?

Read Detailed Advice From Blog Articles

PCB Fiducial Mark: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

How to Design a PCB Schematic: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Design Effective Bluetooth Circuit Boards?