Anyone who has developed embedded software knows how much time can be spent reading datasheets, configuring registers, integrating peripherals, and checking whether the software actually matches the hardware. UK startup Embedd is trying to rethink that workflow. The company creates machine-readable digital models of semiconductor devices. These models can represent the structure, peripherals, registers, and behavior of a chip and can then be used to support software development, simulation, testing, and validation. In other words, instead of important information remaining locked inside hundreds or thousands of pages of semiconductor documentation, Embedd wants to make that information directly usable by development tools. The potential benefit is a faster and more automated path from hardware documentation to working embedded software. As chips continue to become more complicated, reducing the amount of manual integration work could become increasingly important. Embedd will be joining us at electronica 2026, and we are looking forward to seeing how its approach works in practice. Discover Embedd: embedd.it/

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Want to understand MOSFETs and put them to work in your own circuits? In Practical MOSFET Electronics, Dogan Ibrahim takes you from the basics of N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs to practical switching applications and more complex circuits. With clear explanations, LTspice simulations, and hands-on projects, you can explore how MOSFETs work and apply what you've learned. ✅ Understand N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs ✅ Simulate circuits with LTspice ✅ Build practical MOSFET circuits Prefer an e-book? A digital edition is also available. Discover the book: elektor.com/products/practic…

Heading to electronica 2026 in Munich? Make sure to visit Farnell and discover what's happening in the world of electronics! From new technologies and components to ideas for your next engineering project, electronica is a great opportunity to explore innovations and connect with industry experts. 📅 November 10–13, 2026 📍 Messe München, Germany Planning your visit? Find out more about Farnell's presence at the event and what you can expect. Read more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/vis…

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⏰ We're going live in just 2 hours! Ready to discover some of the exciting technologies emerging from Europe's startup scene? Join Elektor's Startup Spotlight #2 with DeepGate, VAEngineering, Synthara, and HCP Sense. 📅 Today, Thursday, October 22 ⏰ 16:00 CEST | 14:00 UTC | 10:00 EDT There's still time to register! 🔴 Join us live: streamyard.com/watch/zkEtqe9…

Power-electronics systems often operate in environments where decisions need to happen extremely quickly. UK startup Weeteq is combining power electronics with edge AI to make those systems more intelligent. Its technology is designed to monitor electrical systems at circuit level, recognize changes in their behavior, and react in real time. The company is targeting applications such as motor drives, industrial automation, electric vehicles, energy systems, and data-center power infrastructure. One of the interesting aspects of Weeteq's approach is speed. Its Ultra Edge platform is designed for extremely low-latency decision-making, allowing AI-based control and monitoring to happen directly inside the system rather than relying on a remote cloud platform. For applications involving motors, converters, grids, or other fast-changing electrical systems, those response times matter. Weeteq will be joining Elektor at electronica 2026, where visitors will be able to learn more about how the company applies AI directly to power and control electronics. 🌐 Discover more about their technology: weeteq.com/

Elektor at 65: In the March 1988 Elektor magazine, we covered: mini transducers, an infrared detector for alarm systems, a computer-controlled slide fader. a uniphase loudspeaker system, a signal divider for satellite TV receivers, a low-noise preamplifier for FM receivers, and more. elektormagazine.com/magazine… #elektor65

Can AI really design a reliable PCB, or does engineering experience still make the difference? Join us for Elektor Engineering Insights #64, featuring Robert Feranec, hardware engineer and founder of FEDEVEL! In this prerecorded interview, Robert and Elektor's Brian Tristam Williams discuss PCB layout, signal integrity, common design mistakes, and the growing role of AI in hardware design. What can automated tools handle today, and where is human expertise still essential? 📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 ⏰ 16:00 CET | 15:00 UTC | 11:00 EDT 📺 Prerecorded interview broadcast Discover what's coming and watch the interview on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/rob…

We're going live tomorrow! 🚀 Four startups. Four innovative approaches to the future of electronics. Join Elektor's Startup Spotlight #2 featuring DeepGate, VAEngineering, Synthara, and HCP Sense. Discover what these companies are developing and hear about the technologies behind their ideas. 📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 ⏰ 16:00 CEST | 14:00 UTC | 10:00 EDT 🔴 Register now and join us tomorrow: streamyard.com/watch/zkEtqe9…

🔧 Which microcontroller development board should you choose for your next project? Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32... With so many options available, choosing the right board involves more than comparing microcontrollers. From wireless connectivity and debugging tools to software support and expansion options, every detail can influence your prototyping experience. In this Elektor article, Brian Tristam Williams explores 14 popular development boards and the features that make each one worth considering. 💡 €5 for non-members. Free for Elektor members. Discover the boards on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/articles…

Wearable electronics already measure movement, heart rate, sleep, temperature, and many other signals. Swiss startup Liom is working to add another layer of information: continuous metabolic data. The company is developing wearable sensing technology designed to measure biomarkers through the skin without relying on conventional invasive sensors. One of its main areas of focus is glucose measurement. Liom combines optical sensing, photonics, electronics, data processing, and wearable-device engineering to try to extract useful metabolic information continuously. The long-term idea is to combine that information with more familiar wearable measurements such as activity, cardiovascular signals, and sleep. It is a technically demanding problem, particularly because biological measurements must be made reliably through skin while keeping the device practical enough for everyday use. Liom will be joining us from Switzerland at electronica 2026, and we are looking forward to learning more about the engineering behind its sensing platform. 🌐 Discover more about their technology: liom.com/

🔧 Discover what you can build with the legendary 555 timer IC! From simple circuits to creative electronics projects, the 555 Timer Projects Bundle gives you everything you need to start experimenting with this versatile component. ✅ More than 45 tested projects ✅ Over 130 components included ✅ Ideal for learning and experimenting Ready to put the 555 timer to work? Explore the bundle: elektor.com/products/555-tim…

🔧 Ready to get started with STM32 programming? Whether you're new to microcontrollers or looking to develop your embedded programming skills, Elektor's new hands-on STM32 courses offer a practical way to learn! Choose between Arduino/C++ and MicroPython, and work through step-by-step lessons, examples, and projects using real hardware. ✅ Two complete STM32 courses to choose from ✅ Each includes a book, STM32 development board, component kit, and online lessons ✅ Practical examples covering sensors, motors, displays, and more Discover the courses and find the right starting point for your STM32 journey! Read more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/lea…

🚀 What does the future of electronics look like? Meet the startups bringing it to life! At electronica 2026, Elektor's Fast Forward initiative will showcase innovative startups developing new technologies and solutions for the electronics industry. From embedded systems and AI to robotics and advanced hardware, these emerging companies are turning ambitious ideas into real-world innovations. 📅 November 10–13, 2026 📍 Messe München, Hall B4 Curious about the next generation of electronics innovators? Discover the startups exhibiting at electronica Fast Forward 2026! Read more on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/ele…

📡 What's next for industrial RF engineering? Will AI-assisted signal processing, FPGA-based software-defined radio, or private 5G and 6G networks have the biggest impact on RF system design over the next five years? And where will AI make the greatest difference, from automated circuit design to intelligent spectrum monitoring? We want to hear from engineers working with RF technologies! 🔧 Share your perspective in Elektor's latest System Check survey and help us explore the future of industrial RF engineering. Read more and take the survey: elektormagazine.com/news/sys…

When researching a component or choosing a supplier, what earns your trust, and what makes you look elsewhere? A detailed datasheet? An independent review? A colleague’s recommendation? Or a practical example showing how a product performs? We’d like to hear how you find technical information, which resources you trust, and what helps you make informed purchasing decisions. Share your perspective in this 10-minute survey. Your feedback will help industrial brands provide clearer, more useful information throughout the buying process. Complete it by October 31 to enter a drawing for a $100 USD gift card. Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/MTVJDS6

🚀 Five startups, five technologies, and one live event! What do automated embedded software development, smarter electronics procurement, secure AI, real-time power control, and solid-state cooling have in common? They're all part of our next Elektor Startup Spotlight! Join us to meet Embedd, Adesio, Understand Tech, weeteq, and MYVOX as they present their innovations and discuss the challenges behind their technologies ahead of electronica Fast Forward 2026. 📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 ⏰ 16:00 CET | 15:00 UTC | 10:00 EST 💻 Free online event Discover the startups on Elektor: elektormagazine.com/news/sta… Register for free: streamyard.com/watch/iGGkbWr…

With the STM32Cube Innovation Challenge (Design with STM32C5), @ST_World and Elektor invite engineers, makers, and students to create innovative electronics projects using the #STM32Cube ecosystem and #STM32C5. Put your technical skills to the test: elektormagazine.com/stm32cub…