Four powerful and compact Arduino MKR Shields, designed to extend the capability and application of Arduino boards, are in stock at Farnell. This extended Arduino product line provides maker engineers and prototype developers with a new suite of accessories that can be integrated into an array of IoT applications.

Design the sensor board of your dreams is the opportunity being offered to the community of makers, designers and engineers at element14.com. The Dream Sensor Board campaign proposes the community crowd-source the best combination of sensor modules. Molex, a supplier of connectors and interconnect components, will review the feedback to create a truly crowdsourced sensor board with the features that are the most important to the element14 Communi...

An eBook for engineers, graduates and tech professionals looking to pursue a career in the fast-growing world of IoT has been published by element14.com. The free, downloadable publication collects advice and key insights from industry experts and business leaders representing companies such as Amazon, Eaton, Microsoft, Molex and more.

Now being shipped by Farnell is the 1200V TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 and emitter-controlled EC7 diode from Infineon. Packaged in the Easy housing, this EasyPIM IGBT7 provides higher power density, lower system cost, and reduced system size. The diode’s technology is based on latest micro-pattern trenches technology and optimised for industrial drive applications which means much lower static losses to meet energy efficiency requirements, softer switc...

The test and measurement portfolio at Farnell has been extended with the addition of instruments from the GW Instek range. The products which include programmable power supplies, electrical safety testers, signal sources and power analysers offer customers excellent quality at affordable cost.

Particle is a range of cloud-connected development kits from Farnell with mesh-enabled networking, making it possible to extend sensor mesh networks and get devices connected to the cloud, over Wi-Fi or Cellular networks, in minutes. The Particle IoT platforms offer everything needed to create a robust and securely connected IoT product, from device to cloud, with seamless transition from prototype to global deployment with Device Cloud hosted in...

A Connector e-Guide has been launched by Farnell. It is a comprehensive online reference tool showcasing connectors from more than 30 brands. The e-Guide allows engineers to easily review and select relevant interconnect products from Farnell’s extensive connector catalogue by sight or by part number.

The POTTA artisanal 3D printer, incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to provide users with enhanced functionality, better results and increased flexibility is being launched this very morning by Farnell. Ease of use and onboard AI-driven support make this product suitable for new and experienced users at home or in professional applications.

Graduation of the charter class of engineers in its Path to Programmable training program has been announced by element14.com. The program, sponsored by Avnet and Xilinx was designed to accelerate the adoption of programmable logic devices in electronic hardware design.

New insights from Farnell’s global user survey into the market for the Raspberry Pi single-board computer, reveal why and how both professionals and makers use the Raspberry Pi. The research highlights the widespread use of the Raspberry Pi by professional engineers in prototyping and proof-of-concept applications, particularly for IoT, industrial automation and control applications as well as its popularity with makers.

A dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) online resource has been introduced on the Farnell website. The new pages cover a variety of topics ranging from basic explanations of AI, and different types of AI applications, to descriptions of specific AI products including several ranges that are exclusive to Farnell.

Availability of the new Arduino Pro Gateway kit has been announced by Farnell element14. It provides a path into the world of LoRa connectivity using ultra-long range and high interference immunity wireless technology. The kit connects seamlessly with Arduino’s MKR WAN 1300 development board, allowing existing Arduino users to design and prototype long-range, low-power IoT devices in a familiar Arduino environment without changing platforms...

Visitors to the Farnell element14 stand at embedded world in Nuremberg got a first look at the exclusive Avnet SmartEdge Industrial IoT Gateway, a new low-cost industrial gateway powered by Raspberry Pi. It enables seamless and secure connectivity to the cloud through Avnet’s IoT Connect platform running on Microsoft Azure, and is ideal for developing industrial automation applications such as, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, pro...

Premier Farnell has unveiled the Embedded Hub, a dedicated online resource that provides comprehensive support to embedded design engineers at all the stages of the design journey. The Embedded Hub can be accessed from the Farnell element14 website, and is being showcased at the Farnell element14 stand at Embedded Worldin Nuremberg, (26-28 February).

element14.com has announced the winners of its annual Community Awards. A recent survey of the element14 Community shows that design engineers rely on a range of IoT hardware platforms to accelerate the development pace of their projects. Many community members said they depend on single board computers’ ready-to-use embedded development platforms for building end-products.

Two new models in the Keysight Technologies’ InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series of general-purpose oscilloscopes are in stock at Farnell element14. Engineered to provide quality and industry-proven technology at a low price point, the 1000 X-Series makes it possible for engineers with any budget to access professional level performance.

The latest Project14 design contest from element14.com is themed around ‘Home Automation’. Members of the online community will have the opportunity to create a project that enhances their living space using tech-based solutions such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and automated comfort control.

element14 has launched the ‘Pi-Casso’ Design Challenge, encouraging its community to think outside the frame and create digital artwork that showcases the versatility of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+. It is another design challenge encouraging its community to create groundbreaking designs that surpass conventional thinking of electronics projects.

A full collection of educational robotics kits has been added to the Farnell element14 product range, offering an engaging and accessible platform for teachers to incorporate physical computing into the classroom. A variety of kits are available from innovative suppliers including BinaryBots, Robotical, and Wonder Workshop, suitable for children at primary and secondary education level.

A range of Smart IoT technology will be presented by Farnell element14 at embedded world in Nuremberg (February 26-28). They will be co-located with sister company Avnet Silica. Visitors to the stand can identify building blocks for their IoT device, and view the latest technologies in four easy to navigate zones that enable them to collect, connect and control with intelligence built-in.