🇩🇪 Founded in Germany • Since 1981

Integrated Hardware and Software Development

We develop network-based communication systems — flexible, custom-tailored, technology-open. From hardware specification to production readiness.

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Integrated Hardware and Software Development
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Hardware Development

Embedded systems, ARM, PIC, DSP – customized for your application.

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ellan:RTOS

Our real-time operating system – 30+ years proven, modular, high-security.

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Gate Communication

Industrial gate communication – decentralized, via ISDN UP0 and SPE, for long cable runs and harsh environments.

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Security by Design

BSI and CRA compliant development, hardware-based access protection.

What We Develop for You

Tailored solutions from a single source — from the initial idea through layout to certified series production.

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Hardware Design

From compact embedded systems to dual-processor architectures. ARM Cortex, PIC, AVR, Xtensa — we select the optimal platform for your project.

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Software & Firmware

Real-time capable firmware based on ellan:RTOS or Linux. Including TCP/IP, VoIP, VPN, encryption, and custom protocol stacks.

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Network Communication

Ethernet, WLAN, ISDN, UP0, Single-Pair Ethernet, LTE/5G, Satellite — we connect your systems to the world, even over long distances.

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Audio & Voice Systems

Full-duplex hands-free, echo cancellation, DSP-based filtering, VoIP gateways — for door communication, announcements, and public address systems.

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Security & Certification

BSI-compliant encryption, hardware-based access controls, support for EMC and CE certification as well as CRA compliance.

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Series Production Support

From prototype through small series to mass production. Together with our strong partner Compudata, we cover the entire production process – including enclosure development, manufacturing, and logistics. Alternatively, the customer may take over individual areas themselves.

More Than 45 Years of Embedded Expertise

We are a German development company focused on networked communication technology. Our team brings extensive experience in hardware design, embedded programming, and network engineering.

Our software runs on a proprietary high-security operating system with real-time capabilities, supplemented where needed with custom encryption and compression algorithms.

We value durable, maintainable systems with carefully selected, long-term available components — ensuring your investment is secure.


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Development Team at EDC HOFFMEISTER
45+
Years of Experience
100+
Successful Projects
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Developed in Germany

Platforms & Tools

Broad technology spectrum — independent of manufacturer, we choose the optimal system for your application.

ARM Cortex
M3, M4, M7 & A-Series — Control, Audio & Linux
PIC / AVR
Compact & Low Power
TMS-DSP
Computationally Intensive Signal Processing
Xtensa
Modern WLAN Systems
Z80 / eZ80
Historically grown, still supported
Ethernet
10/100 Mbps, VLAN, PoE
ISDN UP0
4 km range over two-wire
SPE
Single-Pair Ethernet, 1,500 m
WLAN
Access Point Mode, Client
LTE / 5G
Cellular Connectivity
CAN
With Optional Encryption
USB
2.0 High-Speed, Host, OTG
Raspberry Pi
Used where sensible & cost-effective
Without Processor
Pure logic & discrete component assemblies

What are you looking for?

Our topics range from embedded hardware and real-time operating systems to gate communication. Click a keyword – or use the search (press /).

Reference Projects

Insights into our developments — from components to complex integrated systems.

Operating System

ellan:RTOS

Our Real-Time Operating System — modular, highly secure, extremely short startup times, energy-optimized. Over 30 years in use in thousands of communication systems worldwide.

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Communication

SIP Phones & IP Amplifiers

For many years we have been developing SIP-based phones and IP amplifiers for demanding applications — from office communication to industrial public address systems.

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Networking

Specialty Routers & Interface Converters

Routers with special features and custom interface converters — from ISDN via Ethernet to CAN. Plus management tools for configuration and monitoring.

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Audio & Signal

Intercoms, Emergency & Audio Systems

Various intercom stations for diverse locations, emergency call systems for security areas, audio storage systems, and synthesizers for tone generation to customer specification.

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Interested in Collaboration?

We develop your custom solution — from concept to series production. Simply send us a message.

EDC HOFFMEISTER GmbH

We are your experienced partner for the development of custom communication systems. Get in touch — we will be happy to advise you.

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Dingeringhauser Weg 8, 58840 Plettenberg
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