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Elektor at 65: In the May 1979 edition, we covered: a programmable timer/controller, a switching mains powered equipment, a random tune doorbell, an interface for μPs, a sweep generator, simple sound effects, a BASIC microcomputer, and more. elektormagazine.com/magazine… #elektor65

How can you identify EMC issues before they lead to costly redesigns? Join Brian Tristam Williams and Sebastian from Baltic Lab for Elektor Engineering Insights #65, broadcast live from electronica 2026 in Munich. The discussion will cover conducted and radiated emissions, immunity testing, CE marking, and relevant technical standards. You’ll also explore practical measurement setups and equipment for pre-compliance testing, with opportunities to ask questions live. November 10, 2026 | 14:30 CET Live from the Elektor Fast Forward stage, Hall B4, Booth B4.251. Free to attend, supported by STMicroelectronics. Learn more and register: streamyard.com/watch/uqUrDgh…

Lab Talk #51: AI for Prototyping teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1RKZzBavl…

We're going live in just 2 hours! Elektor Lab Talk #51: AI for Prototyping starts today at 16:00 CET. Join Brian Tristam Williams, Jens Nickel, and Saad Imtiaz as they discuss how AI can support electronics prototyping, from coding and debugging to its practical limitations. There's still time to join us, ask your questions, and take part in our e-book giveaway! Register for free: streamyard.com/watch/M6tAt6P…

Elektor at 65: In the February 1981 Elektor magazine, we covered: an audio power meter, the Wagnephone mini keyboard, noise reduction, a process timer, high voltage from 723, possible extensions for the Elektor Junior Computer, a voiced/unvoiced detector, an emergency brake for a power supply, a low noise 2-meter pre-amp, and more. elektormagazine.com/magazine… #elektor65

🚀 Just ONE WEEK until our Elektor Startup Spotlight #3! Five innovative startups are getting ready to share their technologies, ideas, and ambitions! Join us to meet Embedd, Adesio, Understand Tech, weeteq, and MYVOX, and discover how they're pushing the boundaries of electronics and deep tech ahead of electronica Fast Forward 2026. 📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 ⏰ 16:00 CET | 15:00 UTC | 10:00 EST 💻 Free online event Don't miss it! Register here: streamyard.com/watch/iGGkbWr…

Bring AI into the physical world with Raspberry Pi. Combine the SunFounder AI Fusion Lab Kit’s 450+ components with the book Physical AI with Raspberry Pi to build projects using computer vision, voice control, sensors, and motors. Raspberry Pi sold separately. elektor.com/products/physica…

As electronic devices become smaller and more powerful, thermal management becomes an increasingly complex design challenge. Swedish startup MYVOX is addressing this with piezoelectric MEMS microfans that use vibrating silicon membranes to generate airflow. The technology enables active cooling in compact spaces, with potential applications including smartphones, smart glasses, laptops, and SSDs. Explore MYVOX’s approach at electronica Fast Forward 2026, November 10–13 at Messe München, Hall B4, Booth B4.251/11. CEO Mattias Holmer will present the technology on November 12, from 09:00 to 09:30.

Robert Feranec: PCB Design, AI, and Engineering Judgement — EEI #64 teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1DGLdZBDy…

Can AI design your next PCB? And what happens to your data when you upload a schematic? In the latest Elektor Engineering Insights, FEDEVEL founder Robert Feranec discusses AI-powered PCB design tools, including Quilter, and the privacy concerns engineers should consider. While automated placement and routing show promise, Feranec emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive design data and reviewing AI-generated layouts. Could AI speed up PCB design without compromising privacy or engineering judgment? Read more and watch the video on Elektor Magazine: elektormagazine.com/news/ai-…

Only 24 hours to go until Elektor Lab Talk #51: AI for Prototyping! Can AI help you write code, troubleshoot circuits, and speed up electronics development? And where should engineers be cautious? Join Brian Tristam Williams, Jens Nickel, and Saad Imtiaz tomorrow, October 29, at 16:00 CET, for a practical discussion about AI at the electronics workbench. Participation is free, and you can ask questions live! Register here: streamyard.com/watch/M6tAt6P…

AI is creating a difficult trade-off for embedded-system designers. More capable models require more computing power, but embedded products still need to remain small, efficient, and affordable. Swiss semiconductor startup Synthara AG is working on that problem at chip level. The company develops ComputeRAM, an in-memory computing architecture designed to accelerate AI and other compute-intensive workloads by bringing computation closer to where data is stored. Reducing the amount of data that has to move between memory and processing units can improve both performance and energy efficiency. That makes the approach particularly interesting for embedded AI, wearables, smart sensors, robotics, and other applications where power and silicon area are limited. Rather than simply adding a separate accelerator, Synthara is looking at how existing memory inside a chip can take on a more active role in computation. We are pleased to have Synthara joining Elektor at electronica 2026. For more information about Synthara and its technology, visit synthara.ai/

What does it take to turn a working prototype into a reliable, production-ready electronic product? Belgian company VAEngineering specializes in embedded hardware, firmware, and systems engineering, helping businesses develop electronics that perform reliably beyond the laboratory. From PCB design and automated testing to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and manufacturing preparation, the team supports the entire development process. Meet VAEngineering at electronica Fast Forward 2026, powered by Elektor, in Hall B4, stand B4.251/5, from November 10–13! Discover more: elektormagazine.com/news/vae…

What if AI processors could perform calculations directly inside memory? Swiss startup Synthara is tackling one of AI's biggest hardware challenges with ComputeRAM, a fully digital in-memory computing technology designed to reduce data movement and improve processing speed and energy efficiency. From wearables and robotics to AI accelerators, the technology could help make future chips more efficient. Meet Synthara at electronica Fast Forward 2026, powered by Elektor, in Hall B4, stand B4.251/16, from November 10–13! Discover the technology and read our latest startup spotlight: elektormagazine.com/news/mee…

Struggling to track down intermittent serial communication errors? Revisit Elektor's UART/RS-232 Data Logger, a practical circuit originally published in 2015 that captures bidirectional serial traffic with 1 ms timestamp resolution. Built around an ATxmega128A4U microcontroller, the design supports TTL-level UART and RS-232 communication, baud rates up to 230 kBd, electrical isolation, and USB logging to a PC. A useful project for anyone interested in embedded debugging and test equipment! Discover the circuit on Elektor Magazine: elektormagazine.com/news/cir…

What if your next Raspberry Pi project could see, hear, and move? Explore physical AI with the Physical AI with Raspberry Pi Bundle! Combine computer vision, voice interaction, sensors, and movement with modern AI models to create hands-on projects. The bundle includes a kit with more than 450 parts, including a Fusion HAT+ and a pan-tilt mount, plus a step-by-step book packed with practical projects. You can experiment with both cloud-based and local AI models, bringing artificial intelligence beyond the screen and into the physical world. Discover the bundle: elektor.com/products/physica…

⏰ Just 24 HOURS until Elektor Engineering Insights #64! Can AI-assisted tools really replace the judgment of an experienced PCB designer? Tomorrow, we'll broadcast our prerecorded interview with Robert Feranec, founder of FEDEVEL, exploring PCB design mistakes, signal integrity, and what AI can and cannot do in hardware development. 📅 Wednesday, October 28 ⏰ 16:00 CET | 15:00 UTC | 11:00 EDT 📺 Prerecorded interview broadcast Don't miss it! More information: elektormagazine.com/news/rob…

Can a battery just 0.2 mm thick make a big difference in electronics? Meet BTRY, a Swiss startup developing ultra-thin, flexible solid-state batteries that can charge and discharge in approximately one minute and operate at temperatures up to 150°C. From smart labels to medical wearables, BTRY is exploring new ways to power devices where every millimeter counts. Discover the technology at electronica Fast Forward 2026, powered by Elektor, from November 10 to 13 in Munich. Meet BTRY in Hall B4, Stand B4.251/15! Read more: elektormagazine.com/news/mee…

Can AI really help you build better electronics prototypes? From generating microcontroller code to debugging circuits and interpreting datasheets, AI is becoming a useful tool at the workbench. But how much can engineers trust the results? Join Brian Tristam Williams, Jens Nickel, and Saad Imtiaz for Elektor Lab Talk #51: AI for Prototyping. Thursday, October 29, at 16:00 CET. We'll explore the practical benefits, limitations, and risks of AI-assisted electronics development. You can also share your experiences, ask questions live, and enter our e-book giveaway! Participation is free. Register here: streamyard.com/watch/M6tAt6P… Read more: elektormagazine.com/news/ai-…

Many companies want to use generative AI, but sending sensitive company information to an external cloud service is not always an option. The company Understand Tech is the AI application factory for semiconductor companies, standards organizations and regulated industries that need full control over their data. Its platform combines purpose-built applications for test case generation, distribution enablement and software development with Understand Studio, which lets teams build their own apps by describing them. With AI-in-a-Box, everything comes in one solution: the platform, Dell hardware on NVIDIA GB10 or GB300, maintenance and support. It runs inside the customer’s own infrastructure, even fully offline. At electronica 2026, the company will officially launch its Distribution Enablement Portal, which turns thousands of pages of technical documentation into sourced answers and sales material for distributors. Understand Tech already works with GSMA, Synaptics and EMVCo, and will be joining Electronica 2026 at stand B4.251/10. Would you like to learn more about their technology? Visit understand.tech.