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Board plays host to three sensors
An easy-to-use 9-axis Freescale Semiconductor Sensor Solution, FRDM-STBC-AGM01 is on sale at Farnell element14. It features three of the latest sensing technologies incorporated on one board and has been manufactured at its Embest facility in China. These technologies that are typically found in high end consumer devices are now available in a single, low cost shield allow users to determine motion, position and location as well as angle of rotat...
Development kit covers wireless MCU platform options
Farnell element14 has introduced the Texas Instruments’ SimpleLink CC2650 Development Kit, including all the hardware required to evaluate the SimpleLink Wireless MCU ultra-low-power platform. The CC2650 device can also be used to evaluate the SimpleLink Bluetooth Smart CC2640 wireless MCU and the ZigBee/6LoWPAN CC2630 wireless MCU.
Defining impact: creating designs that are up to standard
element14’s Sudden Impact challenge continues on, and the competitors are targeting different sports and designing a myriad of devices. Part of the challenge is to create solutions that align with the scientific and health communities. By Christian Defeo, eSupplier Manager, Farnell element14.
Bench-top multimeters deliver data faster
Farnell element14 has strengthened its test and measurement portfolio with the addition of Keysight Technologies’ 34465A and 34470A TrueVolt range of Bench Digital Multimeters. The multimeters come in both 6½ and 7½ digit models. The instruments give engineers a selection of visual representations of measurement data in multiple ways on a 4.3-inch, high-resolution colour display, including advanced graphical capabilities such ...
Hybrid storage capacitors offer alternative to back up batteries
Farnell element14 is launching the Vishay hybrid storage 196 HVC ENYCAP capacitors which are portable, compact and facilitate high-energy storage. Priced from £13.39 with price breaks for higher volumes the capacitors have the industry’s highest energy density (13 Ws/g) as well as polarised storage capacitor with high capacitance (up to 90 degrees F).
Development board targets HMI, motor control designs
TheGIZMO Explorer Board , a companion board for theGIZMO2platform from GIZMOSPHERE is available at Farnell element14. The board offers features and peripherals that are ideal for use in motor control, human machine interface and control system application designs so users can get their projects started quickly.
Development board evaluates low power Cortex-M0+ designs
Farnellelement14 has launched the new Freescale Kinetis KL27/17 Cortex-M0+ based Freedom Platform with USB. The board is designed to evaluate low power Cortex-M0+ based designs that require USB capability. This new Kinetis FRDM-KL27Z Cortex-M0+ based Freedom Platform with USB OTG features a Flex I/O module, ROM Bootloader and low power crystal-less USB functionality.
Inductance to digital converter operates in harsh environments
An inductance to digital converter for contactless, short-range sensing that enables high-resolution and low-cost position sensing of conductive targets, even in harsh environments has been launched by Farnell element14. Next day delivery is available for this family of devices from Texas Instruments which enables system designers to choose different resolution options depending on their application and system requirements, using a coil or spring...
Buying quantity without compromising on quality
High service distribution is changing. The age of the simple component distributor is dead. Customers and suppliers are demanding a manufacturing partner who can offer both a full design solution and the high level of service they have come to expect. By Phil Gee, Director, Corporate OEM/CEM, Farnell element14.
RF signal generator priced to meet tighter budgets
An instrument that combines an RF signal generator and a vector signal generator has been introduced by Farnell element14. The Tektronix TSG4100A is for use in product design, testing and manufacturing. Behind the instrument is a drive towards more affordable test solutions which still meet demanding requirements in wireless design and manufacturing.