It is impossible to imagine electronics without proper soldering. Whether it is a completely new circuit or the replacement of defective components – only with the right equipment and the correct procedure can you get a functioning device. In this book, Thomas Riegler describes the different soldering techniques, gives tips on which equipment is the right one for which application and clearly conveys the practice of soldering. The special features of lead-free soldering are also dealt with comprehensively and the construction of a circuit is described. Whether in the hobby or profession – anyone who has to do with soldering in electronics will get the information they need in this book. From the content: • Why soldering is so important • What is soldering? • The soldering iron • The solder • Flux • Types of soldering iron • Soldering stations • Hot air soldering equipment • Soldering correctly • Soldering practice • Soldering tips • Desoldering pump • Other soldering methods