Soldered connectors have been state of the art for many years. Würth Elektronik's SKEDD technology demonstrates that there are even better connection techniques available: connectors and components can be connected directly to the PCB - manually and reversibly. At the heart of REDFIT Crimp SKEDD Connector are the stamped contacts, which ensure an electrically stable connection directly in the through-hole plating of the circuit board. This simple and reliable type of contacting therefore offers considerable process and cost advantages over soldered connectors.
In AppNote ANE017 you can learn more about the advantages of SKEDD and the applications for which SKEDD is suitable
Download: ANE017