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Powerful processor adds more punch to Raspberry Pi
A faster processor and dual-band wireless LAN capability make the Raspberry Pi3 Model B+ launched today (March 14) over 15% faster than its predecessor and even more attractive to professional users. It is available now from Premier Farnell.
Case studies, features expand IoT information hub
Content added to Farnell element14’s IoT Hub provides insights into the role of the Internet of Things in a number of fast-moving areas. It includes an animated infographic that summarises the services provided by the company and shows how they can help users’ projects come to life.
Unleashing the power of Bluetooth technology
The community for engineers,element14.com, has launched a new Design Challenge called 'Bluetooth Unleashed'. This latest challenge encourages designers and engineers to showcase the power of Bluetooth technology by building a prototype using one of ten top selling Bluetooth development boards and underscores the commitment ofFarnell element14, the Development Distributor, to drive innovation and be a champion for makers and engineers.
Microchip Technology in talks to buy Microsemi
Consolidation in the semiconductor industry looks set to continue with news that Microchip Technology is set to buy Microsemi, per the Wall Street Journal. Talks between the two companies are continuing so no deal has been struck yet.
100,000 micro:bits aid Canadian education initiative
Newark element14 is helping KidsCode Jeunesse roll out 100,000 micro:bits across Canada to support the country’s CanCode initiative. The micro:bits will be used by young people across Canada through a multi-partner agreement led by KidsCode Jeunesse, a bilingual national non-profit organisation helping build long-term sustainable digital skill communities for Canadian children in every province and territory across the country.
Dev kits, boards on parade at embedded world
An extensive range of products from suppliers such as Cypress, Xilinx and NXP are available at Farnell element14 as well as an exclusive range of development kits created by the element14 technology brand.
element14 names Community Awards winners
element 14 has announced the winners of its annual Community Awards. The top innovations and boundary-pushing designs are featured in six winning categories: Member of the Year, Community Project of the Year, New Product of the Year, RoadTester of the Year, Top Project14 of the Year, and Top Ben Heck Submission.
Your wireless solution guide with Farnell element14
Wireless connectivity is ubiquitous; an invisible technology that has changed the networking infrastructure and is now enabling the IoT. The implementation of wireless data communications is achieved on many levels and in its simplest form can exist purely as a link between two devices communicating over a short range, without the need for any kind of protocol.
Linux starters get help from PocketBeagle
The PocketBeagle from BeagleBoard.org, an ultra-tiny-yet-complete open-source USB-key-fob computer is available at distributor Farnell element14. PocketBeagle is a low cost, simple to use Linux-based board for beginners and professionals alike.
Surface mount capacitors suited for power converters
The KC-LINK Surface Mount Capacitors from KEMET are available at distributor Farnell element14. KEMET’s KC-LINK surface mount capacitors are designed to meet the growing demand for fast switching semiconductors that operate at a higher voltage, temperature and frequency.