19901999 Iso - Elektor Magazine Dvd

The 90s were a unique time for electronics. Issues from this decade feature a fascinating mix of:

While some proprietary ICs from the 90s are now obsolete, the fundamental concepts regarding op-amps, power supply design, and digital logic remain unchanged. Many hobbyists use these archives to learn the "basics" before moving on to modern microcontrollers like the ESP32 or STM32.

Originally published as a physical DVD-ROM by Elektor International Media, this disc contains full page scans (PDFs) of every Elektor magazine issue from January 1990 through December 1999. The ISO file is an exact digital copy (image) of that original DVD. elektor magazine dvd 19901999 iso

The 1990s were a transformative era for electronics:

Many classic Elektor circuits (e.g., the “Digital Capacitance Meter,” “Microcontroller Programmer,” “Class-A Amplifier”) originated in this decade. The 90s were a unique time for electronics

Open index.htm or start.exe from the root. The DVD usually provides:

Q: Is this the same as the Elektor 30 Years DVD or the Elektor 1980-1989 DVD?
No. Elektor released separate DVDs for 1970–1979, 1980–1989, and 1990–1999. Some compilations bundled all three. Ensure you have the correct decade. Many classic Elektor circuits (e

Q: The ISO is over 4.7 GB. How do I download it?
Legitimately, you would get it from Elektor or a second-hand disc. Some academic and retrocomputing archives host it for preservation. Always verify MD5 checksums.

Q: Can I print a PCB from the included artwork?
Yes, but the artwork is often 1:1 scale in black and white. Scan it at 600 DPI, invert, and use toner transfer. Better yet, redraw the schematic in KiCad—many Elektor projects have been recreated on GitHub.

Q: Are all articles in English?
Elektor had multiple language editions (German, Dutch, French, UK English, US English). The official DVD typically includes the UK English edition, but some discs have mixed languages. Check the cover page of each PDF.