I have ordered a PCB for my circuit which includes transistor BC548 (Q1), SK100 (Q2) and a Zener diode (D2), but when I got the PCB it has no holes for those three components. Then I searched for SMD type equivalent of those, but their Pins are too distant as compared to my PCB.
So now, should I drill the holes or should I use SMD equivalent? And can somebody suggest the SMD equivalent for these three components according to my PCB image
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Best Answer
Don't drill holes unless you want to mount the parts on the other side of board. You can use through-hole parts by cutting their leads short and soldering them end-on to the SMD pads.
The SMD equivalent of a BC548 is BC848. Closest equivalent I can think of for the SK100 is BC807 (SMD version of BC327). It's only rated for 45V vs 50V, but this shouldn't be a problem unless your supply voltage is close to the limit. It's smaller power dissipation rating might be a problem, depending on how much current and voltage it has to handle simultaneously.
I can't suggest an equivalent for the Zener diode because you haven't provided the part number for the through-hole version.