Design software on the SmartFusion2 KickStart Development Kit has been updated by Avnet to offer a data security demonstration. The kit, sold exclusively through Avnet, is an entry-level development platform designed to facilitate rapid prototyping using Microsemi’s SmartFusion2 system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

Avnet Abacus has added new product lines from several divisions of Bel, a specialist in the design and manufacture of power, protection and interconnect devices. The addition of these lines ensues from the acquisition of the Power Solutions business of Power-One by Bel Fuse last year.

Analogue and power devices from Micrel will be sold by Avnet Memec following Micrel’s acquisition by Microchip. The Micrel products now included within the Microchip collection include analogue and power devices, ranging from high voltage (75 V) through to low voltage (2.5 V) integrated power modules, linear power filters, high frequency switching regulators and a vast selection of single, dual and multi-channel LDOs.

Wearable electronic devices are presenting new challenges to circuit protection technology, says Adam Chidley, European Product Manager, Avnet Abacus. The human body is one of the biggest enemies of circuit protection for modern portable electronic devices, because of ESD.

Avnet Abacus has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with Taiwan-based MechaTronix, a global supplier of LED cooling solutions. The specialist distributor is now stocking the MechaTronix ModuLED and IceLED cooling series, and will build on this range with new offerings.

A range of high bright Public Information Displays (PID) for outdoor digital signage applications come in sizes of 46in, 55in and 75in and feature a brightness of 2500 cd/m².The Samsung PID panels, which are on sale at Avnet Embedded, meet applications for Video wall, Digital Signage and Information displays for POS and POI.

Connecting devices is key for IoT and M2M applications. Wireless links are a fundamental way of making these connections, allowing devices to be configured and controlled around the world. But this global capability introduces a wide range of choices that impact on the power consumption and performance of the whole system.

The Ampire standard range of displays with Cover Lens and Projected Capacitive Touchscreen are available from Avnet Embedded. Sizes consist of 4.3in, 5in, 7in and 10.1in.  Cover lens thickness reaches up to 4mm with blacks. Screen printing of customer’s logos is also possible.  

Leisure and entertainment applications including pay per play casino gaming machines are being targeted by Avnet Embedded and Koe with a range of high performance, wide aspect ratio TFT display modules. Three displays are available: 6.2in. with 640 x 240 pixels, 10.2in. with 800 x 256 pixels.

New wireless technologies emerging in response to demand from the IoT are now augmenting global cellular networks, bringing 5G one step closer. By Guillaume Crinon, Business Development Manager, Avnet Memec.

Avnet Embedded is introducing a new 7in WVGA TFT-LCD module from Mitsubish Electric. It is aimed at industrial applications such as construction, agricultural vehicles, factory-automation and weaving equipment. Sample sales commence at the end of February. The module's 6.8G vibration-resistant acceleration is seven times greater than that of conventional modules, which it combines with a -40 to 85 degrees Celsius operating temperature range, and ...

The Internet of Things will have its own zone on the Avnet Memec at electronica. Through live demonstrations the plan is to highlight the seamless integration of different networks, nodes, sensors and actuators into single Cloud Services and web based applications. Avnet Memec recognises the IoT world is a very broad area so it has separated the demo systems into two distinct areas.  

Avnet Abacus has signed an agreement to distribute the full product portfolio of Delphi Automotive PLC’s connection systems. Delphi is a leading provider of interconnection solutions for the automotive and commercial vehicle industries and other market sectors.

High lumen density LED arrays are fast becoming the technology of choice for downlights and directional lighting in smart buildings, whether for retrofit or new build applications.  Addressing the thermal management challenge presented by these devices can be relatively simple.  Alan Jermyn, V.P. European Marketing at Avnet Abacus, explains.

Avnet Memec and Echelon have released the dates for the latest hands-on LabDay workshops.  The free one-day events will be dedicated to the Internet of Things and will introduce IzoTTM from Echelon. During the hands-on Lab Days participants will learn how to connect LonTalk, LonTalk IP, BACnet IP and Any IP devices in a multichannel environment.

Avnet Memec has scheduled the dates for its latest UK TechDay seminars.  The free one-day events will be dedicated to the Internet of Things and comprise keynote speakers combined with hands-on technology streams and presentations. Workshops are being held in Oxford and Cambridge on Tuesday 03 June at Culham Science Park, Oxford and Thursday 05 June at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford

SILICA announced that Avnet Electronics Marketing and ROHM Semiconductor have collaborated to design and develop a power supply module board optimised for Xilinx 7 series FPGAs and Zynq-7000 all programmable SoC’s evaluation kits.

The Qseven standard is acknowledged as one of the most flexible and powerful COM platforms for a wide variety of applications, from low power mobile devices upwards. While traditionally based on the X86 architecture, solutions are now emerging that are based on other CPUs, which deliver many benefits and offer users an even wider choice. Gunnar Holm, Field Applications Engineer with Avnet Embedded, explores further.

Silica, an Avnet, Inc. company will be showcasing the latest innovative lighting solutions at LuxLive 2012 in London. Technical and market experts will be available on booth G34 to discuss advances in lighting technology and applications.

Avnet Memec has announced the introduction of a chipset for Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band radios. The chipset combines application-specific integrated passive devices with the industry's leading low-power transceiver. The advanced ISM radio chip-set solution is based on the new generation of companion chip products from silicon passive devices supplier IPDiA, which have been designed specifically for use with Semtech's SX1211 &nda...