The element14 Community, an Avnet Community, today introduced its Low Power IoT Design Challenge in partnership with Infineon Technologies. The challenge encourages element14 Community members to utilize Infineon Technology kits to build low-power IoT devices that enhance industrial design. There are several industrial design applications that can benefit from a lower power and easier to […]
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All-in-one RaspberryPi computer supports STEM learning
Newark, the Development Distributor, is now shipping the new pi-top [4] – a programmable computing device to support digital making, coding and practical projects for educators and students, as well as makers and inventors. Suitable for multiple learning environments in school, at home or in the community; students can develop key skills including coding and circuit design, as […]
PAN1780 Bluetooth Low Energy module
Newark is now shipping the PAN1780 Bluetooth Low Energy Module from Panasonic, a Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy (LE) module based on the Nordic nRF52840 single chip controller. The compact module, which measures just 15.6 mm x 8.7 mm x 2 mm, uses Bluetooth 5.0 with the qualified Bluetooth® mesh profile stack, and is ideal for IoT devices within smart […]
Polymer capacitors show promise as MLCC alternatives
It pays to know how different capacitor technologies behave when shortages force a search for good substitutes. Randall Scasny | element14 The demand for MLCCs (multilayer ceramic capacitors) has outstripped supplies since 2017. Industry observers expect the shortage will dissipate by 2020, but product manufacturers remain concerned. In a quest to find suitable alternatives, an […]
Raspberry Pi 4 computer incorporates 28nm SoC for increased in performance and energy efficiency
Newark today announced the launch of the new Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computer which offers significant enhancements in processor speed, multimedia performance, memory and connectivity that will make it attractive to general desktop computer users, hobbyist and makers, and professional developers working with compute-intensive embedded applications such as computer vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI). […]
element14 invites community to design its Dream Sensor Board
element14.com announced it is giving its members the unique opportunity to design the sensor board of their dreams. The Dream Sensor Board campaign leverages the element14 Community, comprised of makers, engineers and designers, to crowd-source the best combination of sensor modules. Molex, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, will review the feedback to […]
Cloud-connected development kits include mesh-enabled networking features
Newark is now shipping Particle, a range of next-generation cloud-connected development kits with mesh-enabled networking, making it possible to extend a sensor mesh network and get your devices connected to 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 […]
Tektronix teams with Farnell/Newark/Element14 on Shanghai trip, new oscilloscope giveaway
Tektronix has announced, with support of Farnell/Newark/Element14, a chance to win one of two prizes to celebrate the launch of a new next-generation oscilloscope; built for every engineer, for everyday use. Two lucky engineers have the chance to 1. be a VIP guest at the Tektronix Technology Innovation Forum in Shanghai in June 2019, OR […]
AI online resource assists developers in building intelligence into design
Newark, the Development Distributor, announced the launch of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) online resource on the Newark 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 those exclusive to Newark. Today, AI-driven analytics and real-time […]
Educational robotic kits added to element14’s product portfolio
Newark element14 has added a full collection of educational robotics kits to their 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 in elementary through high school. Whether it’s physically […]
