They have become indispensable in industrial electronics, especially due to ongoing miniaturization: surface mounted devices, or SMD for short. For hobbyists who want to build their own circuits or repair defective circuit boards, these sometimes tiny components present unique challenges due to their specific processing. Not only the identification of the individual parts, but also the assembly and especially soldering seem to pose significant hurdles. This book alleviates the fear of using SMD components in hobby electronics. Thorsten Feuchter demonstrates that working with them is not witchcraft. He describes the peculiarities of this technology and provides tips for processing and repairing damaged SMD circuits. Thus, these little components quickly lose their intimidating effect.