Arduino UNO R3 SMD Board Compatible with Arduino
One of the new ways into the world of electronic innovation is the SMD Arduino UNO R3 Development Board with Cable.
This board is totally different from the Arduino Uno R3. Uno R3 and Uno R3 SMD both boards are based on the ATmega328P Microcontroller but the difference is that the UNO R3 is through-hole version, and this is an SMD version or Surface Mount Device version.
A SMD or surface-mount device is an electronic component that is mounted directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB), rather than being inserted through holes.
The board has dimensions of 7 x 5 x 1cm and comes to the fore as a compact and reliable choice for both beginners and experienced electronics enthusiasts.
It is designed with 14 digital input/output pins, 6 analog inputs, a 16MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, and the CH340G USB to UART Converter Chip, this development board is a perfect match for the electronic prototypes that you want to build with Arduino.
This Arduino programming board is a must-have if you're into robotics, IoT, home automation, and security system projects.
If your projects are large or small, this Arduino UNO R3 ATmega328P SMD microcontroller brings to you a whole lot of potential and creativity.
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Pin Diagram
Comparison of Uno Boards:
|
Specification
|
UNO Wifi
|
UNO SMD
|
UNO R3
|
| Microcontroller |
ATmega4809 |
ATmega328P (SMD) |
ATmega328P (Through hole) |
| USB connector |
Micro-USB |
USB-B |
USB-B |
| Digital I/O Pins |
14 |
14 |
14 |
| Analog input pins |
6 |
6 |
6 |
| PWM pins |
5 |
6 |
6 |
| UART |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| I2C |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| SPI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| I/O Voltage |
5V |
5V |
5V |
| Input voltage (nominal) |
7-12V |
7-12V |
7-12V |
| DC Current per I/O Pin |
20mA |
20 mA |
20 mA |
| Power Supply Connector |
Barrel Plug |
Barrel Plug |
Barrel Plug |
| clock speed |
16 MHz |
16 MHz |
16 MHz |
| USB-Serial chip |
ATmega16U2 |
CH340 |
ATmega16U2 |
| SRAM |
6.144KB |
2KB |
2KB |
| Flash Memory |
48KB |
32KB |
32KB |
| EEPROM |
256 Bytes |
1KB |
1KB |
| Dimensions |
68.6 mm x 53.4 mm |
68.6 mm x 53.4 mm |
68.6 mm x 53.4 mm |
| RADIO MODULE |
u-blox NINA-W102 |
- |
- |
| Inertial Measurement Unit |
LSM6DS3TR (3D accelerometer) |
- |
- |
| LED_BUILTIN |
25 |
13 |
13 |
| Wi-Fi Microprocessor |
Yes |
- |
- |
Why Choose the SMD Version?
- Compact design allows smaller, space-efficient circuits.
- Cost-effective due to automated manufacturing and minimal material use.
- High reliability with better resistance to vibration and mechanical stress.
- Improved electrical performance with reduced signal loss and interference.
- Lightweight and ideal for modern compact electronics.
- Faster production and easier large-scale assembly.
Comparison: Original Arduino UNO vs Compatible SMD UNO
| Feature |
Original Arduino UNO |
Compatible SMD UNO |
| Microcontroller |
ATmega328P (DIP) |
ATmega328P (SMD) |
| Build Type |
Through-hole components |
Surface-mount components |
| Chip Replaceability |
Removable and replaceable |
Fixed (non-removable) |
| Size |
Slightly larger |
More compact |
| Performance |
Same processing power |
Same processing power |
| USB Interface |
ATmega16U2 |
CH340 or similar USB-to-Serial chip |
| Ease of Repair |
Easier (replaceable chip) |
Harder to repair |
| Cost |
Slightly higher |
More affordable |
| Durability |
Very robust |
Slightly less robust mechanically |
| Best For |
Learners who want to experiment with hardware |
Budget-friendly, compact projects |
Beginner Project Ideas with Arduino UNO SMD
- LED Blink Project
- Temperature Sensor Monitoring
- Light Sensor (LDR) Based Automation
- DC Motor Speed Control
- Ultrasonic Distance Measurement
- RGB LED Color Mixing
- Servo Motor Angle Control
- Sound Sensor Activation
- IR Remote Controlled LED
- Push Button Counter Display
Applications:
- Arduino Music Instrument
- Robot Car
- Fingerprint door lock
- Home Automation
- Security systems