Newark, an Avnet Company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Korenix Technology, a Beijer Group Company as its distribution partner in North America. Newark will stock Korenix Technology’s market leading line of industrial IoT and networking products.

Korenix Technology’s high-quality wired and wireless networking solutions deliver reliable industrial networks for a range of vertical markets, including surveillance, machine-to-machine (M2M), automation, remote monitoring and transportation. Their industrial ethernet switches and power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology deliver efficient video sequence data to control centres for analysis either in real time or after an event occurs. Designed for the industrial environment, their networking devices are built to withstand electrical noise, dust, extended media distances, round-the-clock operations and wide temperature variations.

Newark will be representing Korenix’s extensive product lines, including, industrial ethernet switches, industrial power-over-ethernet switches, industrial wireless and cellular solution, industrial media converter and network management software such as Korenix Manager utility. Through this partnership, Korenix customers will get access to thousands of engineers through the element14 community, to support as they bring their products to market.

 The range of Korenix now available from Newark include:

• JetNet 3008: The JetNet 3008 is an 8-port Fast Ethernet comes with enhanced design specifications, including wider operating temperature and power input range to best fit in heavy industrial field applications. It is equipped with 2.0Gbps high performance switching engine with packet forwarding and filtering mechanism to fulfil higher performance industrial data communication requirements in field side deployments. For best network performance, both broadcast filtering and flow control functions ensure data traffic delivery to destination without traffic congestion. JetNet 3008 is designed with redundant wide power input 10~60VDC range as well as auto polarity reverse function to operate under harsh environments
• JetNet 5010G: The JetNet 5010G is a managed industrial ethernet switch, equipped with 7 10/100Base-TX and 3 Gigabit RJ-45/SFP combo ports (10 / 100 /1000 Base-T, 100 Base-FX, 1000 Base-X). It is designed as rugged surface in aluminum material with curvilineal heating dispersing mechanical design and wide operating temperature. The embedded software supports full Layer 2 management features, MSTP, RSTP, multiform ring redundancy, network control, monitor, security and notification. The JetNet 5010G also provides built-in watchdog timer, digital input and relay output to avoid undetected damage
• JetNet 4706F-S : JetNet 4706f, the full managed industrial PoE switch, features four 30-Watts 10 / 100 Power over ethernet ports with two redundant fiber ports. It is an ideal model for distant networking such as IP surveillance, wireless access point.etc, where power source is not conveniently located. If the powered device fails to respond after a pre-configured time interval, JetNet 4706f will reboot the powered device and

continue to monitor the powered device in every preconfigured time interval. IP31 rigid aluminum flat casing and wide operating temperature range both ensure a reliable operation in remote network site such as public transportation station or outdoor usage.

Newark provides specialist 24/5 technical support in local language and provides access to a range of free online resources, data sheets, applications notes, videos and webinars on the Newark website.

Korenix products are available from Newark in North America.

Newark, an Avnet Company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, has increased its range of AC, DC and EC fans with the addition of Orion Fans to its linecard. This addition further expands the options available for Newark customers looking for high quality fans, including unique models designed for specific applications such as IP69K and ATEX rated fans for harsh and hazardous environments.

The addition of Orion Fans expands Newark’s inventory to offer thermal cooling solutions for wider applications, including alternative energy, commercial refrigeration, food & beverage processing, marine, outdoor machinery, outdoor telecom systems, transportation, and more.

“We’re thrilled to add Orion Fans to our extensive range of AC, DC and EC fans,” said Heather Fulara, Director, IP&E Americas. “Orion offers a wide range of quality products, including fans for hazardous and harsh environments, and has fans designed to reduce power consumption in a variety of applications, which we know our customers will appreciate.”

Some of the products from Orion now available include:

• OA109EC Series – These AC fans with 115/230V Universal Input for energy efficient thermal cooling, are ideal for home application and feature electronically protected EC motors.
• OA109EC-IP68-ATEX Series – These AC Axial Fans, designed to work perfectly for cooling electronic enclosures in chemical/oil and gas processing facilities, are sealed against liquids and dust up to IP68. They also feature an ATEX certified spark-free operation, and are more energy efficient than traditional AC fans.
• OD1225-IP68 Series – These DC Axial Fans, designed to work well for transportation and material handling equipment, feature IP-68 rated seals against liquids and dust, include a brushless DC motor, are able to auto-restart and are polarity protected.

Orion Fans has the most extensive line of AC fans, DC fans, fan trays, fan accessories and blowers. Orion Fans deliver the exact cooling solution needed, faster than most other options and at a competitive price.

Newark is a one stop shop for engineers looking for the widest range of AC, DC and EC fans. Newark provides specialist 24/5 technical support in local language and provides access to a range of free online resources, data sheets, applications notes, videos and webinars on the Newark website.

Orion products are available from Newark in North America.

Newark, an Avnet Company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, has increased its range of high-quality batteries and chargers with the introduction of ZEUS Battery Products in North America. This addition further expands the options available for Newark customers looking for the highest quality battery design, and reliable custom battery packs.

ZEUS offers a complete selection of replacement batteries, chargers, and power accessories, with offerings available in a range of options and optimized for either high-energy density or high-power density. They provide unique designs, with extensive experience in all battery chemistries. ZEUS also offers rechargeable battery cells designed for electric vehicles or electricity energy storage applications. Many ZEUS products feature lithium iron phosphate chemistry for exceptional cycle life and calendar life.

“We’re charged up to have ZEUS Battery Products added to our battery portfolio,” said Michael Ulch, Head of Product Management, IP&E. “ZEUS provides the value-added assembly and stringent quality control measures synonymous with all Newark products, ensuring a premium product every time. We know our customers will appreciate their reliability and superior value.”

Some of the products from ZEUS include:

• Rechargeable Battery, Lithium Iron Phosphate – These rechargeable cells are designed for electric vehicle or electricity energy storage applications. They feature lithium iron phosphate chemistry for exceptional cycle life and calendar life, and are available in designs optimized for either high-energy density or high-power density. They are low cost, high power, fast charging, safe and reliable, and offer excellent thermal stability, in addition to 2.8 V, 7.5 Ah with Quick Connect, and over 2,000 cycles at 100% DOD.
• Rechargeable Battery, Lead Acid – ZEUS sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries are manufactured in a variety of sizes and amp hour (AH) ratings, allowing for maximum flexibility in design and use. ZEUS SLAs can be discharged in any position due to their valve-regulated design. They require no special handling when shipping. These batteries provide reliable power output in a variety of applications due to their advanced plate and separator materials and precise electrolyte delivery. This results in greater efficiency and improved ability to recover from deep discharge. These batteries are maintenance-free, with low self-discharge, non-spillable, stable quality and high reliability with excellent recharging performance. The batteries feature 12 V, 7 Ah with Quick Connect and up to Up to 260 cycles at 100% DOD.
• Desktop Charger for Lead Acid Batteries – Constant voltage chargers are frequently utilized in the lead-acid cells found in cars and back-up power systems. Users can connect to a standard 110 ~ 240 Vac input to maintain charge of ZEUS lead acid batteries. Sealed Lead Acid batteries are a great portable energy device and one of the most cost-effective solutions for direct and standby power sources. Other features include over current protection, short circuit protection, and reverse polarity protection. They are a great choice for emergency and uninterruptible power supplies.

Newark provides specialist 24/5 technical support in local language and provides access to a range of free online resources, data sheets, applications notes, videos and webinars on the Newark website.

ZEUS Battery Products are available from Newark in North America.

Newark, the Development Distributor, today announced the launch of a new eBook to guide engineers through the proper implementation of industrial-grade cables essential to a factory automation setting. Newark’s latest eBook offers engineers cable solutions to avoid damages from commercial cable and ensure proper transfer of power, data, and control signals within a machine as well as from one machine to another.

Elements of this educational eBook include information on components of cables, a cable selection checklist, descriptions of cables for factory automation available from Newark, and the necessary cable accessories to ensure optimal performance.

Newark complements this information with a variety of industry-ready cables available to designers and engineers including:

• Coaxial Cables for ControlNet factory floor applications
• Fiber Optics cables impervious to EMI and RFI with the ability to extend greater distances than copper cables
• BUS and Network Cables offering higher speed, increased connection distance and the ability to connect more nodes
• Robotics Applications Flex Cable specially designed to tolerate constant or repetitive motion during operation
• Variable Frequency Drive Cable to control power frequency and voltage delivered to a 3-phase AC electric motor

“Efficient communication systems are essential in the industrial landscape, but the use of a commercial cable in this setting often results in data loss and downtime that hinders factory performance,” said Cliff Ortmeyer, Head of marketing for Newark. “The details outlined in this eBook aim to guide engineers and designers in making the best choices to achieve top performance in an industrial setting with no second guessing.”

To access the full eBook, visit this link. The product assemble page can be accessed here

Newark, the Development Distributor, today announced a new line of Keysight Technologies oscilloscopes, adding to its extensive range available for same day shipping. With the industry’s best signal integrity, Infiniium S-Series oscilloscopes offer the most advanced platform for designers and engineers to see the truest representation of their signal.

For designers debugging their latest design or verifying compliance, it’s critical that the oscilloscope displays accurate signal measurements. This requires world-class signal integrity, and the Infiniium S-Series oscilloscopes are designed with that in mind. The S-Series provides a superior time base, front-end, and ADC technology blocks, giving designers and engineers a platform with up to 16 bits of resolution, low noise, low jitter, and high ENOB. These benefits give users visibility into the true performance of devices, ensuring safe and confident measurement.

The S-Series can be applied to difficult-to-probe signals, small voltage signals tough to measure in noise, and testing protocols for complete robustness. When using S-Series oscilloscopes, engineers benefit from an easy-to-use interface with auto wizards, the best suite of signal integrity test applications, and excellent hardware for signal integrity and deep memory. Newark offers benefits beyond ease-of-use, with same day shipping, access to free online resources and technical support.

“For many engineers, the oscilloscope is the most useful and versatile tool on the bench, so it’s vital that these scopes meet precise test and measurement needs,” said James McGregor, Global Head of Test & Tools, Newark. “Newark is proud to continue offering the latest, most advanced technology from market leaders such as Keysight. This new series of oscilloscopes extends Newark’s already broad offering, and the world class S-Series enables designers and engineers to measure with confidence.”

Keysight is driven to deliver breakthrough solutions and trusted insight in electronic design, test, manufacture, and optimization to help engineers accelerate the innovations that connect and secure the world. Keysight offers unprecedented performance backed by decades of research and expertise.

Newark has increased its on-hand inventory of Keysight products by 15% in the last 12 months and offers discounts on all Keysight products to educational institutions, enabling them to attract new students and support existing ones, even when budgets are tight.

To view the full line of Keysight Infiniium S-Series Oscilloscopes, visit Newark.

Newark, the Development Distributor, today announced it is the exclusive high service distributor for passive components supplier NIC Components Corp. in North America. This partnership provides design engineers with a wide spectrum of passive technologies with pin for pin cross capabilities.

The expansive range of passive technologies offered by NIC Components through Newark allows design engineers to consolidate their bill of materials for their projects with a more cost effective and technically optimized design, filling passive needs with one supplier.

From a core business of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, NIC has expanded its product offering to tantalum capacitors, ceramic capacitors, DC film capacitors, thick and thin film resistive products and a growing line of power inductors, ferrite chip beads, and RF components, all of which are now available through Newark. NIC Components Corp., in partnership with Nippon Industries Co. Ltd., has been manufacturing and designing passive components for over thirty years. By integrating design, raw materials and production expertise, NIC has established itself as a leader in passive component technology.

The wide breadth of passive technologies now available through Newark includes:

• NCB-H Series high current ferrite chip beads: Ferrite chip beads focus on the electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise suppression. Using a multilayer construction with sizes from 0201 to 1812 and specialty array solutions available, NIC targets every available option up to and above 1Ghz, high current and automotive grade options.

• NAZT Series automotive qualified SMD aluminum capacitors: These aluminum capacitors are designed for automatic mounting and reflow soldering and are available with anti-vibration wide terminations. The capacitors ensure an extended load life, as well as low impedance and high ripple current.

• NPI/NPIS power inductors: Innovative design and unique construction give NIC inductors an edge over other solutions. Available as shielded or unshielded, these power inductors offer high current and high inductance.

“Dependable passive components are critical for ensuring our customers’ designs are able to function consistently,” said Mike Davis, Senior Product Manager, Newark. “As the exclusive high service distributor for NIC in North America, Newark is uniquely positioned, in conjunction with Avnet, to support designers and engineers through their journey from early design to production.”

“Like Newark, we pride ourselves on putting customers’ needs first,” added Connie Caruso, Director of NA Distribution, NIC Components Corp. “As a long time supplier to Avnet, we chose Newark as our sole high service distributor because we recognize the unique value the Avnet Ecosystem brings to customers, serving their product lifecycle needs from prototype to production. We are excited to supply Newark’s expansive audience with our broad range of technologies and engineering support.”

To find all of the NIC Components now available, visit Newark.

Newark, the Development Distributor, is now offering Amphenol’s LPT Series, providing designers and engineers with a cost-effective alternative for military-grade connectors. Featuring a lightweight aluminum shell design and a standard PT shell with coupling nut, this new series is compatible with the popular original Amphenol PT series.

“Driving innovation requires cost-effective solutions that don’t sacrifice quality,” said Rob Toenies, Product Manager at Newark. “We’re excited to continue building our strong relationship with Amphenol by offering this new solution for engineering customers looking for a military-spec product at a commodity price.”

Amphenol’s LPT Series features cylindrical bayonet connectors that allow for easy insertion and ensure retention force with three retention tines equipped with stamped and formed crimp contacts. The high shock and vibration resistant connectors allow for years of proven performance in the field.

Widely used in general and harsh environments, the LPT Series Connector is ideal for factory automation, automotive, hybrid electric vehicles, energy storage, power distribution, industrial instrumentation, and process control applications.

Amphenol Industrial Products Group is a global leader in interconnect systems for harsh environment applications.

To see the LPT Series Connectors from Amphenol Industrial, please visit Newark.

Newark, the Development Distributor, has broadened its portfolio of passive devices with the addition of the new supercapacitor modules from Eaton, enabling design engineers to optimize equipment footprints, improve efficiency and reduce costs. This supercapacitor line includes highly reliable, high power, ultra-high capacitance energy storage devices that are tailored to work with applications for backup power, pulse power and hybrid power systems.

The new supercapacitors balance the power density of traditional capacitors with the energy density of batteries. They feature a double layer construction that offers high capacitance and low ESR, resulting in high power density and energy efficiency. Eaton supercapacitors can be used alone or in combination with batteries to optimize cost.

The electrostatically storing of charge within the supercapacitor cells allows the modules to operate in a wide range of temperatures (-40° to +65°C) and for millions of charge cycles, with design lifetimes of up to 20 years. The supercapacitors’ inherently maintenance-free operation, high power density, and long lifecycles result in low cost and ease of use for design engineers.

Eaton’s new supercapacitors integrate and balance individual supercapacitor cells to deliver high power modules, whilst providing easy wiring capability to help engineers use this unique energy storage technology. The high voltage modules can be built into power quality and distribution (data center, healthcare, industrial facility), grid storage, material handling, marine, renewable energy, on-board transportation and rail/traction applications ranging from a few kilowatts to multi-megawatts.

“Design engineers require low-maintenance, cost-effective solutions for their industrial energy management needs,” said Mike Davis, Product Manager, Newark. “We’re excited to expand our offerings from Eaton to provide our customers with this new series of supercapacitors, enabling greater efficiency and optimization in their designs.”

Some of the new supercapacitors from Eaton now shipping from Newark include:

• Ruggedized XLR Module family: The XLR family is IP65 (protected from total dust ingress and contact; protected from high pressure water jets from any direction) and available in 48V, 166F and 51V, 188F modules. Suitable for applications such as hybrid and electric vehicles, grid storage, commercial vehicles (trucks, mining, construction vehicles), trolley, subway and marine.
• XLM-62 Rack mount supercapacitors module: The XLM-62 provides a higher working voltage at 62.1V and low ingress protection rating at IP30 (protected from tool and wires > 2.5mm ingress; not protected from liquids). They are suitable for applications such as datacenter UPS, bridge power, hospital UPS, hybrid power system with fuel cells, grid storage and semiconductor equipment (SEMI F47 compliant).
• XVM-16 supercapacitors module: The 16 V XVM supercapacitor module offers a means to easily achieve higher voltage, power or discharge time through series or parallel connection of multiple modules. The XVM supercapacitor has a compact size for easy mounting as replacement for, or in conjunction with, a 12 V battery and series or parallel connection of multiple modules for higher voltage, power or discharge time. Suitable for applications such as industrial computer and emergency backup energy, battery assist engine starting (especially for cold or frequent starts and graceful system shutdown for robotics), PLCs and electrical switches.

“We’re excited to expand our partnership with Newark to offer our supercapacitor module product line to their extensive industrial customer base. Supercapacitors are a unique energy storage technology that help end users solve common energy storage challenges across a wide variety of applications”, says Nick Stone, product manager at Eaton.

Eaton is known for manufacturing supercapacitors not offered by many competitors and is a trusted name in industrial control, transportation, power distribution and power quality segments. The addition of these supercapacitor modules adds to Newark’s extensive line of Eaton electronic and electrical solutions products, ranging from printed circuit boards to control panels and beyond.

Eaton supercapacitors are now available for same day shipping from Newark.

Newark, the Development Distributor, continues to offer its community of designers with the varied connector options they need to advance their designs with the addition of the Micro-Bayonet (Micro-B) connectors from Amphenol Industrial Operations. This product line provides an affordable alternative to connectors used in industrial markets requiring high signal counts and small packages.

The Micro-B series offers lightweight, high performance connectors with a small footprint that utilize a robust triple bayonet coupling, providing quick and positive locking. The Micro-B series is ideal for industrial designers seeking high electrical performance at a low price. The new circular connector series is designed for industrial applications such as Telecommunications, HEV, Robotics/Factory Automation, Industrial Instrumentation, Security, and Test Equipment where electrical performance must be met with affordability.

Micro-B meets the requirements of today’s electrical equipment by delivering excellent shell-to-shell electrical bonding for EMI required in rugged connectors. The compact Micro-B features high density insert patterns with size 22D contacts allowing for more circuits to be connected and a simplified termination process with tape and reel contacts. It also offers tool-less and fast mating for ease of use in the field.

Further technical information:

• RoHS-compliant circular connector series
• Various mounting options available, including in-line and 2-hole flange mount configurations
• Operating temperature of -40°C to +125°C, a dielectric withstanding voltage of 500 VRMS and a current rating of up to 3 Amps per contact. It is durable up to 500 mating cycles
• With Gray ZnNi plating, Micro-B can withstand up to 500 hours salt spray without corrosion detrimental to its operation

Amphenol Industrial Operations is a global leader in interconnect systems for harsh environment applications.

Micro-B connectors from Amphenol Industrial Operations are available from Newark.

Newark, the Development Distributor, celebrates the countless women engineers who drive innovation ahead of International Women in Engineering Day this Saturday, June 23. Additionally, Newark announces its founding sponsorship of Women in Electronics, a community of progressive women leaders at all stages of their careers, dedicated to the professional and personal leadership development of women in the fast-paced electronics industry.

“We’re proud to work with talented female engineers across our organization, each bringing her own unique skills, interests and backgrounds,” said Louise Perry, Global HR Director, Newark. “These women show strong leadership; they help keep our company at the forefront of engineering, innovation and technology and inspire others to grow in their careers.”

Here are just a few of Newark’s inspiring women in engineering:

• Andreea Teodorescu, Global Senior Commercial Marketing Manager – Andreea has engineering in her DNA. Both parents and grandparents were engineers, including a pioneering grandmother who was one of the first women in Romania to graduate from her University. Inspired by her family, Andreea pursued a degree in Material Sciences, including a postgraduate scholarship in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece. After relocating to the UK, Andreea took a job as a Marketing Assistant at Premier Farnell. Ten years later, she is now a Global Senior Commercial Marketing Manager. When recently asked about her career, Andreea described it succinctly:  "I love it. I get to meet people from all over the industry, many of whom I've been working with for many, many years. I meet people in semiconductors, in passives, in measurement; every day it's someone different and I get to learn something new and stay ahead of trends."

• Marisol Salgado, Technical Support Manager – Growing up, Marisol excelled in math and was encouraged by a favorite teacher to pursue a career in engineering science at an early age. The dream of becoming an engineer cemented itself for her after taking a programming class in high school that helped her feel empowered and motivated to learn more. Marisol has worked at Newark for the past 16 years. Over her time with the company, she has held several roles within the Technical Support Department and currently enjoys interacting with Newark customers to help them find a solution to their technical problem. “Recommending solutions for a new project or helping a customer in a line down situation is a really rewarding experience,” she says.

• Courtney Kennedy, Technology Solutions Marketing Manager – Courtney manages marketing programs for new product launches including development kits, single board computers and software, as well as carrying out company-wide technical training. She enjoys sharing her technical knowledge and inspiring passion in others, while helping to introduce them to the world of electronics and technical environments. Courtney holds an electronics and computer engineering degree and has significant experience working in product design and development. Courtney has worked with firmware and software development as well as cutting edge technology in motor design and control, linking robotics and mechatronics with human anatomy. “Engineering has opened doors in my career. Being technically minded and having a background in electronics has allowed me to venture into a number of different fields and develop a skill set that is becoming increasingly well-rounded.”

Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, has appointed Umasankar Pingali to the role of Business President of Newark, its distribution business in the Americas. Uma will continue to report to Chris Breslin, President of Premier Farnell.

Uma joined Premier Farnell in 2011 and became Regional Business President of Premier Farnell’s APAC business, element14, in 2015. Uma was selected to lead the Newark business based on the strong performance delivered by the APAC business under his leadership and extensive industry experience, gained over 30 years spanning senior roles in organizations such as Future and Intersil.

Chris Breslin, President of Premier Farnell said: “I am delighted that Uma will be bringing his skills and experience to our Americas business. Uma has demonstrated the value that he adds to Premier Farnell, year after year. As Regional Business President of APAC, Uma has led a talented team to consistently deliver profitable growth in the region. I am confident that Uma’s focus and leadership will help Newark grow further in the year ahead.”

In his new role, Uma will focus on driving profitable growth in the Americas by maximizing the potential of Newark’s successful multi-channel sales model and customer value proposition.

Newark, the Development Distributor, now offers TE Connectivity’s Sliding Power Connector, one of the only connectors of its kind. This solution enables hot swapping of components in a server drawer without shutting power down to the entire system, saving significant operational costs by reducing the need for system downtime. The Sliding Power Connector also eliminates the need for a bulky cable management system within the drawer.

“Reducing downtime and costs is critical when innovating new electronics projects, and the right connector can be an invaluable tool in the product development process,” said Rob Toenies, Product Manager at Newark. “Building on our strong partnership with TE Connectivity, we’re excited to offer this solution to help our engineering customers bring their designs to market faster.”

TE’s Sliding Power Connector opens up more space for airflow and reduces overall cooling costs in high-current applications, and by allowing for a more direct path from the power sources to the server, the Sliding Power Connector offers users improved voltage drop over cables. This simpler design not only increases energy efficiency, but also provides greater reliability and makes the connector less prone to disconnection from the power source.

The Sliding Power Connector is designed for applications such as hard disk drives, power supply units, racks, servers, storage units and other high-current applications.

TE Connectivity is a leading provider of connectivity, electromechanical and sensor solutions for a wide range of industries and helps make the Internet of Things a reality by linking everyday appliances to the digital world to create new experiences, from intelligent homes and offices to interconnected cars.

To see the Sliding Power Connector from TE Connectivity, please visit Newark.

Newark element14 continued to support students as they hone their coding and product development skills at the fifth annual HackMIT this weekend, the largest student-run hackathon hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Development Distributor provided participating students with a variety of fundamental electrical components to use in their designs, from prototyping boards and cables, to motors and batteries. This year’s hackathon attracted over 1,000 students worldwide who, over a 24-hour period, teamed up to build functioning hardware and software projects, ranging from new mobile applications to machine learning solutions.

Students had access to a diverse spread of essential tools offered by Newark element14, from Raspberry Pi development boards, Arduino UNO and Arduino MKR boards, to TENMA test leads and probes, MULTICOMP Breadboards and Piezo Transducers.

“For the students’ projects to be successful, we wanted to ensure that they had easy access to the tools they would need to bring their ideas to life,” said Dianne Kibbey, Global Head of Community and Social Media for Newark element14. “As the Development Distributor, we are committed to helping empower the future engineering community. Our sponsorship of HackMIT is one way in which we’re proud to encourage young engineers to create breakthrough technology.”

Newark element14 is dedicated to innovation and building the next generation of engineers. Through its silver sponsorship of HackMIT, Newark element14 was able to help empower students to tap into their creative minds and create new, innovative solutions.

To learn more about HackMIT, please visit: https://hackmit.org/

To learn more about Newark element14’s education initiatives, please visit: www.newark.com/education-services

Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, has expanded its Test & Measurement product range with additional investment in its linecard including new products from Weller, Tektronix and Rohde & Schwarz. The new products include the Weller WE 1010 soldering station, the Keithley DAQ6510 data-acquisition and logging multimeter system, the Rohde & Schwarz R&S® FPC spectrum analyser, and the R&S® HMP power-supply family.

Premier Farnell has invested significantly in expanding its linecard and inventory over the past 12 months, and now has the broadest range of in-stock test & measurement products in the high service distribution market. “The investment in inventory that we have made over the last year has significantly strengthened the breadth and depth of our linecard”, says James McGregor, Head of Test and Tools at Premier Farnell: “Our range of test & measurement equipment now embraces everything from high-value products for cost-conscious engineers and educators to top-of-the-line professional equipment.”

New products recently added to Premier Farnell's range include:

• Weller WE 1010 soldering station: The digital 70W soldering stations is 40% more powerful than competitive stations in the market. This allows the iron to heat up faster and to provide a faster recovery time to get the job done quicker with more efficiency and precision. This station is developed especially for educational, and consumer applications as well as entry level professional. It has many of the software features of professional workstations, and is easy and economical to use. Full details are available here

• Keithley DAQ6510 data acquisition and logging multimeter system*: A precision data acquisition and logging system that creates a new level of simplicity compared with the often-complicated configuration and control found in many stand-alone solutions. With 12 plug-in switching and control modules and two module slots, users can build test systems that can measure or control up to 80 devices under test in a multiplexing configuration. Two 6 × 8 matrix modules provide a total of 96 crosspoints allowing the test of one or multiple ICs. For high-volume production testing, a solid-state multiplexer module is available to maximise throughput with 800 channels/s scanning speed and minimise downtime. The large 5-inch (12.7 cm) multitouch display guides users through set-up, data visualisation and analysis, removing the necessity of a PC and custom software for many applications. For users who prefer or require a PC, a complement of IVI and Labview drivers and the Keithley KickStart instrument control software are available. Full details are available here.

• Rohde & Schwarz ® FPC spectrum analyser: The R&S® FPC1500 combines a spectrum analyser, network analyzer and signal generator in one instrument, providing great value and performance in this entry class model, suitable university laboratories, research institutions as well as production and service facilities. The device has the lowest noise floor in its class at 165 dBm and a resolution bandwidth of 1 Hz on a 10.1” WXGA display and inbuilt investment protection with all upgrades available via keycode and no additional calibration required. Full details are available here.

• Rohde & Schwarz® HMP power supply family*: The R&S® HMP power supply family is primarily designed for industrial use and available in four models. With two, three or four output channels and up to 10 A output current per channel, these rugged instruments are ideal for a wide variety of applications, offering high efficiency with low residual ripple and many protection functions and provide up to 80W or 160 W of channel power depending on the model. Full details are available here

Premier Farnell’s broad product range is backed up by high standards of service and support. “We are the only global high service distributor with a truly local presence to provide customers with the expertise and advice they need when buying high-value products”, adds McGregor: “Premier Farnell can support customers throughout their journey, from product development and test through to supporting their maintenance needs. And all this is supported locally, saving the customer time and money.”

Premier Farnell operates as Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America and element14 in Asia Pacific.

Newark element14, the Development Distributor, is making its vast line card of electronics products and technological expertise available to startup companies working to create future medical breakthroughs. The companies are all part of the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2), an incubator supporting medical startups through the University of Massachusetts.

In addition to sponsoring M2D2, Newark element14 will share its expertise with the dozens of emerging medical startups in the incubator, enabling them to discover the best components for their projects and facilitate success. The partnership marks Newark element14’s first incubator sponsorship and reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting technological advancement.

“As the Development Distributor, our mission is to help projects of all shapes and sizes come to life,” said Dan Hill, President of Newark element14. “We are incredibly proud to bring our expertise to these emerging startup companies and ensure they have the tools they need to build projects with a purpose and reach their goals.”

Newark element14 currently supplies test equipment, electronic components and value added services to the University of Massachusetts system. Through M2D2, startups have access to the resources at the incubator’s three locations, including the engineering and business resources at the two UMass Lowell locations and the clinical feedback and clinical trials at UMass Medical School in Worcester. Now thanks to this new partnership, the startups have access to Newark element14 experts to help advance medical technology.

“We are pleased to welcome Newark to the M2D2 community as a corporate sponsor of the program. Our early-stage startups are working hard to move their inventions toward commercialization and they will gain a great deal by interacting with and learning from Newark experts,” said Stephen McCarthy, founder and director of M2D2.

The startups participating in M2D2 range from a company working on a prevention for head and neck cancer, to a point of consumption allergen detector, and a type 2 diabetes technology-alternative to bariatric surgery. Newark element14’s experts will be working with many of these companies to make sure they have everything they need to succeed

The Carlo Gavazzi Outstanding Distributor Achievement Award recognized Newark element14 for its dedication and promotional efforts for this electronics manufacturer of automation components, and for significantly increasing sales over the last year.

“We are delighted to have received this year’s Outstanding Distributor Achievement Award from Carlo Gavazzi at EDS,” said Jose Gonzalez, Supplier Account Manager at Newark element14. “Through our strong partnership, Newark element14 has been able to drive significant online and offline sales, nearly double our product offering, and attract new customers to this brand. This award demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best service and a wide selection of solutions to our growing customer base.”

The Alpha Wire Alpha Excellence Award recognized Newark element14 for its commitment to the supplier’s wire, cable, and tubing products. Newark element14 has significantly increased Alpha Wire's inventory in North America with one of the largest product offerings in the industry.

“We are honored to be awarded the Distribution Excellence Award from Alpha Wire at this EDS,” said Jeff Uden Global Category Director, IP&E for Newark element14. “We have always valued Alpha’s partnership and continually look for ways to mutually grow our business. In the last year, Newark element14 has built a strong inventory position with Alpha Wire product, including cable, wire, assemblies and accessories. We are excited to see Alpha Wire’s growth in new products and are committed to showcase legacy products to our customers.”

“We are thrilled to award our 2017 Distribution Excellence award,” said Patricia Carvallo, Director of Global Channel Management with Alpha Wire. “This award is given to our distribution partners who show commitment to sales growth, inventory expansion, new product support, marketing support, innovation, and customer service. Newark element14’s 2017 performance year over year showed commitment to sales and marketing innovation and growth.”

Carlo Gavazzi and Alpha Wire products are available from Newark element14.

Newark element14 today announce an exclusive sales and marketing deal for Symbisa, an Excel-integrated IoT device built by UK firm Hanhaa. Symbisa combines the possibilities of IoT with the power of Microsoft Excel, offering developers and IT professionals an entirely new way to build Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

A Symbisa module is an all-in-one, always-connected device, approximately the size of a smartphone, that carries sensors capable of detecting and collecting environmental information including GPS location, orientation, temperature, light and humidity. Typical applications include the monitoring of temperature and humidity of greenhouses or storage areas, or tracking of equipment on hire, including whether it has been in an accident or dropped in transit.

Microsoft Excel is the command centre for Symbisa units. Using an Excel add-in, users can bring real-world data streams directly into any desktop or mobile device that runs Excel for Office 365. Each Symbisa sensor is associated with a custom function in Excel, as are pre-configured events, meaning sensor data flows directly into Excel worksheet cells. Users can also push data from Excel up to a unit’s e-ink display. As a result, anyone with basic spreadsheet knowledge can start exploring the possibilities of IoT, interpreting sensor data, developing dashboards and triggering events that require follow-on actions in a matter of minutes – without coding, engineering capabilities, or a WiFi or network link-up.

Users also benefit from a well-defined end user cost model, made possible by connectivity through Hanhaa’s own secure global mobile network which charges by how often data is captured, rather than the amount of data used. Users are also able to send messages or barcodes direct from Excel to be displayed on the e-ink display on the module, ready for a person or machine to read and action in the field.

Steve Carr, Global Head of Marketing for Premier Farnell and Newark element14 said: “As the Development Distributor, we are always seeking opportunities to help our customers bring their products to market more quickly and efficiently. We met Hanhaa when they were part of Startupbootcamp, an innovation accelerator which we sponsor, and were incredibly impressed with the technology they had developed. Symbisa places the combined power of data and analytical strength of Microsoft Office 365 in the hands of the user, allowing them to access actionable insights without the need for coding or engineering experience. We are delighted to be launching this in collaboration with Microsoft.”

Ben Summers, Senior Product Manager for the Office 365 Ecosystem team at Microsoft added; “The Symbisa product taps into the power and reach of Excel and empowers people to build simple, powerful IoT experiences and insights with ease. Symbisa’s Excel add-in is a great example of how partners are unlocking new possibilities by analyzing and drawing insight from IoT devices.”

Azhar Hussain, CEO and founder of Hanhaa, stated: “We set out to make deploying global IoT solutions easier and faster and now, thanks to Symbisa, if you can run a spreadsheet you can explore the possibilities of IoT – from unboxing to live data streams in just minutes. We already have large corporations integrating Symbisa into their operations and as a result of our collaboration with Microsoft and Newark element14 this opportunity is now open to everyone.”

Key sensor parameters are:

• Location accuracy: Standard GNSS resolution down to 3 meters (accuracy provided with PDOP Position Dilution of Precision parameter)
• Shock detection Up to ±16g
• Ambient light detection wavelength: 560nm
• Ambient light detection light threshold: 0.01 lux to 83k lux
• Pressure sensing range: 260 to 1260 hPa
• Pressure sensing resolution: ±1 hPascals RMS
• Humidity sensing range: 5 to 90% non-condensing
• Humidity sensing accuracy: ±3.5% rH, 20 to +80% rH, ±5% rH 0 to 100%
• Temperature operating range: -15°C 10 to +50 °C
• Temperature sensing resolution: ± 0.5 °C

The Symbisa board measures 130mm (W) x 100mm (H) and 10.5mm (D), weighs just 160g and has quad band GSM radio for comms. Units also carry an e-ink display for text and/or barcode messaging, a battery sufficient for over 2 weeks’ standalone use, and a USB 2.0 connector for re-charging or hard-wired configuration.

From today, Symbisa’s bundled data services operate across Mainland Europe and North America USA/Canada where data will be one-way (from the Symbisa device to the Symbisa User Portal) and firmware updates will be via USB. Later in the year, data will flow 2-ways allowing for remote configuration of the event cycles and the configuration of the text or barcode that is displayed on the screen of the Symbisa device.

Symbisa is available to buy from Newark element14 in North America. To find out more or purchase Symbisa visit http://www.element14.com/symbisa

Newark element14, the Development Distributor, is now stocking the Fibox ARCA IEC High Performance cabinet, the largest polycarbonate enclosure on the market, suitable for use in the most demanding of environments. The ARCA IEC includes all the features of traditional steel cabinets with the additional benefits of high grade thermoplastic – all at a price considerably less than the cost of a metal enclosure. Suited for users of sheet steel and fiberglass cabinets, it is designed for broad application including automation control, instrumentation and monitoring.

The ARCA IEC is now available in landscape orientation as well as portrait, is easy to use and quick to install, providing a non-corrosive and cost effective alternative to sheet steel cabinets for harsh and demanding environments. The UV resistant polycarbonate enclosure will not rust, dent, crack or bloom like steel or fiberglass, weighs less and is much easier to modify.

Key features include:

• Compact profile, adding strength and rigidity
• Overlapping cover for strength and increased gasket protection
• Stylized corners for rigidity and strength.
• Interchangeable metal or non-metallic latches to mount without penetrating the enclosure
• Top level mounting point creating easier, strong accessory mounting
• Optional hinged panels to mount fixed front plates without additional components
• Glass filled polycarbonate in both cover and base
• Easily removable stainless steel hinge pin
• Wi-fi friendly polycarbonate eliminating the need for an external antenna for radio transmission.
• Easy to modify with options to make cut-outs or holes without the use of special tools or safety precautions
• Lightweight in comparison to metal and fiberglass

The ARCA IEC is manufactured in Fibox polycarbonate, a robust plastic that can endure 25 years of sun, without drying or cracking, keeping components dry and dust free. Like all Fibox products the ARCA IEC is UL listed and rated 4 and 4X.

The ARCA IEC is available to buy from Newark element14 in North America.

Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, now stocks KC-LINK Surface Mount Capacitors from KEMET, manufacturers of advanced capacitors and components.

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. With an operating temperature of up to 150°C, these capacitors can be mounted close to fast switching semiconductors at very high power density applications, which require minimal cooling.

KEMET utilizes a proprietary C0G/NPO base metal electrode dielectric system, making the capacitors well suited for power converters, inverters, snubbers and resonators, where high efficiency is a primary concern. With extremely low effective series resistance (ESR) and very low thermal resistance, KC-LINK capacitors can operate at very high ripple currents with no change in capacitance versus DC voltage and negligible change in capacitance versus temperature.

The KC-Link C0G dielectric technology also provides high mechanical robustness compared to other dielectric technologies, allowing the capacitor to be mounted without the use of lead frames. This provides extremely low effective series inductance (ESL) that increases the operating frequency range, allowing further miniaturization.

Other benefits include an operating temperature range of −55°C to +150°C, high frequency operation (>10 MHz), no piezoelectric noise and the capacitors are also RoHS Pb-free. Automotive grade devices are also available to meet the demanding Automotive Electronics Council’s AEC–Q200 qualification requirements.

Typical applications include:

• Wide bandgap (WBG), silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) systems

• Hybrid electrical vehicles (drive systems, charging)

• Photovoltaic systems

• Power conversion

• Inverters

• DC link

• LLC resonators

KEMET KC-LINK surface mount capacitors are now available to buy from Farnell element14 in Europe and Newark element14 in North America.

Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, is now stocking the LDH400P Electronic Load from Aim TTi, manufacturers of advanced electronic test and measurement equipment and laboratory power supplies, specifically for electronic design engineers.

The LD series features electronic loads which are suitable for testing and characterising a wide variety of DC power sources. They can be used to investigate the behaviour of many different types of power source, such as: PFCs, batteries, solar cells and electronic power supply units. Wide voltage/current range, multiple operating modes and built-in transient generators also give users versatility to offer test solutions from the design laboratory through to the component test area.

As LDH400P load inputs are rated to CAT II (300V), direct testing of PFCs and main connected power supplies can be done without the need for an isolation transformer, saving bench space and cost.

Key features include:

• Versatile solutions for direct testing of DC power sources and PFCs

• Constant current, resistance, conductance and power modes

• Wide voltage and current range, 10 to 500V and 0 to 16A

• 400 watts continuous dissipation at 28°C (360W at 40°C)

• High resolution and accuracy for level setting

• Built-in transient generator with variable slew

• Current monitor output for waveform viewing

• Variable drop-out voltage for battery testing

• High resolution backlit graphic LCD with soft key control

• Analogue remote control of levels and TTL control of on/off and transient switching

• Front and rear input terminals

• Load inputs rated to CAT II (300V)

• Full bus control via USB, RS232, GPIB and LXI compliant LAN interfaces

The Aim TTi LDH400P Electronic Load is now available to buy from Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America, and element14 in Asia Pacific.

Newark element14, the Development Distributor, announces the top 10 products in its 2018 catalog to help startups, makers and engineers take their technology ideas to the next level. The products range from starter kits, to connectors, sensors and power control devices. Each product on the list has been selected from the 1,800-page catalog by an expert panel of Newark element14 engineers and product managers for its reliability, performance and ease of use.

“These new products represent a continually expanding product range that truly differentiates Newark element14,” said Mike Ulch, Head of Product, Electromechanical, Interconnect, and Passives for Newark element14. “From FPGA board-level development, to power, sensing, and industrial automation, all the way to the most sophisticated test and measurement equipment and tools, Newark element14 provides the tools that developers need to support the complex industrial product lifecycle.”

Here are the top 10 Newark element14 products for 2018:

• Alpha Wire ThermoThin: The biggest differentiator for this new high-temperature wire is its size. It is well suited for oil and gas, semiconductor, energy generation and production, and military applications where space is at a premium and extreme temperatures must be withstood. Catalog 135/p. 610

• Eaton Cutler Hammer XT IEC Power Control: These sturdy, uncomplicated starters are economical, but built to last. The components are all housed in polycarbonate insulated enclosures that keep out dust, rain, oil and water and are corrosion-resistant. Catalog 135/ p. 1171

• Honeywell PX3 Heavy Duty Pressure Transducers: These heavy duty pressure transducers provide the most comprehensive, clear and meaningful indication of the sensor’s true measurement performance over a specified temperature range. Small error promotes system uptime and efficiency. Catalog 135/p. 1087

• Keysight 34461A Truevolt Series Digital Multimeters: An intuitive, menu-driven interface provides fast and accurate measurements through the 6.5-digit LCD display. Catalog 135/p. 1348

• Metcal CV Soldering Station: This new soldering station delivers the right amount of power based on the requirements of the solder joint through the use of SmartHeat technology. Catalog 135/p. 1193

• Molex ValuSeal Wire-to-Wire Connector System: An innovative, one-piece design offers industry-leading cost efficiencies plus IP65 sealing protection. Catalog 135/p. 296

• Opto 22 RaspberryPi Starter Kit: This kit provides a reliable way to sense and switch industrial level electrical loads with a Raspberry Pi® board. Catalog 135/p. 1158

• Schneider Electric MODICON M171 Controller: This controller maximizes profitability and energy efficiency through scalable automation control. Catalog 135/p. 1159

• Ultimaker 3 3D Printers, 31AC4944 & 31AC4945: The Ultimaker line of printers offers ease of use, reliability, pro-quality, top-notch support and industry-leading technology. Catalog 135/p. 1657

• Xilinx Spartan 7: The newest addition to the Cost-Optimized Portfolio offers the best in class performance per watt, along with small form factor packaging to meet the most stringent requirements. These devices enable key connectivity and processing applications in industrial, automotive, infotainment, consumer, and communications markets, among others. Catalog 135/p. 8

The 2018 Newark element14 catalog is a dependable resource for engineers at every level. Featuring more than 150,000 products from more than 600 top electronics brands, this is the only catalog of its kind in the industry. The easy-to-use online version offers 360-degree product views, an expanded video library and Newark element14’s Guaranteed In-Stock program.

Recent years have seen a significant increase in the volume of fraudulent or counterfeit electronic parts entering the aerospace supply chain. The AS6496 standard is the latest SAE International standard in its kind, for dealing with counterfeit electronics in authorized distribution. The SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) identifies the requirements for mitigating counterfeit products in the Authorized Distribution supply chain by the Authorized Distributor.

Dan Hill, President of Newark element14 says: “Newark element14 has always strived to ensure 100% genuine products for its customers. We are delighted to confirm our compliance with the SAE Aerospace Standard AS6496 as this provides our customers within the Aerospace industry and beyond with an even greater level of confidence in their supply chain.”

Customers can purchase products within confidence from over 3,000 suppliers at www.newark.com

The Omega range includes a variety of market leading industrial control products, including temperature, thermocouples, RTD connector wires, pressure load cells, control panel meters and many more, now available in stock and ready for purchase on the Newark element14 site, with no minimum order quantity and same day shipping.

Newark element14 will be the only high service stocking distributor providing customers with the wide range of products from Omega. Allowing one stop shopping for sensing, monitoring and control - soon with Omega interfaces for computer and cloud.

Greg Wright, Head of Sales at Omega Engineering, says: ”Omega is excited about our deeper partnership with Newark element14. This unique partnership will allow Omega’s quality sensing products and expertise to reach a broader market through Newark’s comprehensive technical sales channels providing customers with an increased level of solutions to their sensing needs.”

Mike Ulch, Head of NA EMCO Product Management at Newark element14, says: “This partnership with Omega represents a great opportunity to bring a market-leading brand in measurement and industrial control to our extensive Newark element14 customer base. We will continue to rapidly expand the stocked range of Omega product to provide the best possible customer experience, from a single component to broader system solutions. “

Omega products are available for purchase on all three Newark element14 websites in NA:

USA -Newark element14, Mexico -Newark element14 and Canada -Newark element14

Newark element14, the electronics distributor based in Chicago, will partner with Operation Homefront to support America’s service members and their families. One of the largest and most successful national military support charities, Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and recurring family support programs to help service members, veterans and their families stay strong, stable, and secure. Newark element14 has pledged a portion of its sales for October to Operation Homefront in recognition of Veterans Day on November 11th.

Dan Hill, President of Newark element14 said: “Newark element14 is a major supplier for the federal government and by making this pledge, we are giving something back to those veterans and their families so have given so much for their country. Operation Homefront provides critical support to families struggling not only with financial challenges, but also the problems of everyday military life. The recurring family support they provide resonates strongly with our business and we are honored to partner with such a wonderful company and group of employees to the benefit of our troops, veterans and their families.”

Ebony Strange, director of corporate partnerships at Operation Homefront said: “Operation Homefront is very excited to launch our partnership with Newark and their employees. We're grateful for the Newark team’s commitment to make a positive impact for those who have served our nation, and look forward to working together to build strong, stable, and secure military families.”

View more about the partnership and our commitment to service members at www.newark.com/veterans-day

Newark element14, the Development Distributor has been awarded the 2016 Excellence Award by Norcomp, a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic interconnects.

The award was presented at the recent Electronic Distribution Show in Las Vegas to Dave Beck, Head of Product Management - Interconnect element14 and Niki Taylor, Supplier Account Manager Newark by John D. McGowan, General Manager of NorComp and Damien Croft, Global Account Manager (pictured above).

The NorComp Excellence Award is presented in recognition of Newark’s excellence in distribution and specifically as a day to day partner in excellence.

John McGowan, General Manager of Norcomp commented, “We enjoy a strong relationship with Newark and look forward to continued growth in our business partnership”.

A range of products from Norcomp are available from Newark element14 at www.newark.com/b/norcomp

Newark element14, The Development Distributor, has been named as a Platinum Level Distributor by Keystone Electronics for superior sales performance in 2016. Keystone Electronics manufactures quality precision electronic interconnect components and hardware at competitive prices.

Dan Hill, North America Business President, for Newark element14 said:

“We are thrilled to be named as a Platinum Distributor by Keystone Electronics. Newark element14 has built a strong and mutually successful relationship with Keystone over the last two decades, by delivering exceptional sales growth in 2016 and stocking a broad range of Keystone Electronics’ products, which include prototyping, fasteners and engineering materials, test leads, probes, connectors and a wide range of accessories. This award reflects our continued commitment to ensure that our customers have access to the latest products and support as they develop prototypes and bring products to market.”

Joe Rosenblum, National Sales Manager for Keystone Electronics said:

“We were pleased to award Newark element14 with Keystone’s Platinum Level Sales Award for 2016 at EDS this year. This is the highest level of sales Newark element14 has achieved with Keystone and we look forward working with them to build on this strong performance in 2017.”

Newark element14 offers same day dispatch on thousands of Keystone electronics products including Battery & Fuse connectivity devices, Connectors and Test Connectors and Clips. Visit Newark element14 for more information.

Newark element14, the high-service global electronics distributor, will be sharing how it supports its customers and suppliers as the Development Distributor at the Electronics Design Show 2017.

Taking place May 15-19 at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, the event brings together the brightest minds in electronic components manufacturing and distribution to exchange ideas, discuss new opportunities and shape the future of the industry. As the Development Distributor, Newark element14 supports customers at every stage of the development journey, working with the smallest start-ups to the largest manufacturers to bring products to market, providing a unique end-to-end service from research and design right through to production and maintenance, all in one place and accelerating speed to market.

Chris Breslin, SVP product at Premier Farnell said: “Newark element14 has been delivering a high service distribution service to customers since 1934, from early days of catalogue distribution right up to today where we tailor a multi-channel offering to suit our customers’ needs. As the Development Distributor, Newark element14 works with customers and suppliers to develop people, products and businesses that shape the technology of tomorrow.

“We offer our customers one of the broadest ranges of board and system level products in the industry, built on long-standing and strong relationships with over 3,000 suppliers and enhanced by deep knowledge of the industry and demand trends. We continue to expand our product range for North America customers: over the past 3 years we have invested $34 million in additional stock and we continue to make further investment to expand our SKU offering. We have also enhanced availability of high-demand products within North America – either through our direct ship programme or by moving stock to North America to satisfy demand whilst also reducing delivery times for customers.”

Newark element14, as a global business provides access to over 600,000 products on demand with over 900 new products added each week. As the source for the best electronics products and solutions, supplied by the industry’s top brands, Newark element14 will showcase its global capabilities, sales partnerships and differentiated services – such as kitting, customer switches and panel meters, and design engineering support.

Newark element14 also boasts the first and largest online community of design engineers and technology enthusiasts, element14, with more than 470,000 active members. Individuals around the world have come to depend on element14 as the premier source for new product information, project support and a place to interact with the industry’s leading experts. For suppliers, the element14 Community presents a unique opportunity to connect with customers and gain critical insights into the real-world project needs of everyday engineers.

To learn more about Newark element14’s offerings, visit www.newark.com. For full details on EDS 2016 and to connect with Newark element14 at the show, visit www.edsconnects.com.

Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, is now shipping the Infineon 24V Protected Switch Shield and the Low-Side Switch Shield both for Arduino.

The 24V Protected Switch Shield is a power switch evaluation board compatible with Arduino microcontroller boards and Infineon’s XMC™ microcontroller kits using the Arduino form factor. It provides fast and inexpensive prototyping of 24V load driving, making it ideal for use in applications such as truck bulbs, car bulbs, valves, motors, relays, capacitors, and LEDs.

The shield is equipped with three PROtected high-side power MOSFETs out of the PROFET™+ 24V family, offering five 24 V channels in total. The power switches are controlled via the INx (input) pins. The PROFET™+ 24V devices also provide a sense current at the IS pin, which can be enabled via the DEN (Diagnosis ENable) pin. For the two channel devices the sensed channel is selected via the DSEL (Diagnosis SELect) pin. For each device the sense signal (IS) is connected to an own ADC channel of the microcontroller.

Infineon’s PROFET™+ 24V protected high-side switches drive resistive, capacitive and inductive loads with either a PWM of up to 400Hz or DC. It includes a driver circuit with logic level inputs, as well as load diagnosis with current sense capability and over temperature shut down with latch behaviour providing protection against over temperature, over current and ESD. This shield can handle 8 ~ 36V nominal input voltage (max. 5 ~ 48V) and a nominal current up to 5A per channel restricted due to PCB (nominal current: 7 A).

The Low-Side Switch Shield from Infineon consists of three BTF3050TE low-side switches of the HITFET™+ family providing three independent power channels that can be controlled via the input pins. The shield is compatible with microcontroller boards using the Arduino form factor and supports fast and easy prototyping of applications with BTF3050TE. With a nominal load current of 3A the BTF3050TE is able to drive resistive, inductive and capacitive loads. Furthermore the smart low-side switch provides diagnosis and protection features against items such as over temperature shut down with auto restart behaviour and double current limitation for inrush current. It also includes a latched and stable fault signal which is independent of the input pin. The Low-Side Switch Shield has a driver circuit with logic level inputs and can be driven with PWM up to 14 kHz (10% duty cycle) and with a 50 mΩ single channel switch, nominal battery voltage range from 8 ~ 18V and a nominal load current of 3A (typ.) DC this switch provides a fast and inexpensive way of prototyping for a wide range of applications.

The shields are available from Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America and element14 in APAC. Please visit the element14 Community for more information on the Infineon 24V Protected Switch Shield and the Infineon Low-Side Switch Shield.

The stand will feature the latest products from Newark element14’s world-class product portfolio and powerful Test & Measurement solutions, highlighting why it is the go-to partner for manufacturing customers in the Americas, helping you keep your operations working every day. Featured on-stand will be the latest products from Keysight including Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies and Data Acquisition Units.

Whether you are a design engineer, purchaser or specialise in repair and maintenance there will be a world of electronics to enjoy.

To register to attend Expo Manufactuer 2017 visit http://www.expomanufactura.com.mx/registro.php.

Premier Farnell, the development distributor, is the first to stock Alpha Wire’s new range of connectivity products, Alpha Connect. The range offers an end-to-end solution for connecting sensors and actuators on the factory floor, ensuring safe and reliable communication in industrial environments while decreasing downtime and increasing productivity.

Alpha Connect includes flexible cordsets, passive distribution boxes, field attachable connectors, receptacle connectors, and splitters for an all-in-one solution featuring Alpha Wire's industry-trusted wire and cable products.

Dave Beck, Global Head of Product Management - Interconnect at Premier Farnell, said:

"We are excited about the opportunity for this new investment in inventory. Alpha Wire is a global leader in high-quality, premium-grade products, such as Xtra-Guard® hazard-matched performance cables, and this additional development will enable us to offer our customers an all in one solution for their interconnectivity needs."

Kristen Elwell, Senior Product Manager at Alpha Wire said:

“Alpha Wire is pleased to partner with Farnell element14 in offering the Alpha Connect line. The addition of this product range allows Farnell element14 to provide the full Alpha Wire product portfolio to our global customer base.”

The Alpha Connect range is part of the breadth of components, hardware and tools to support engineers through the research and design process which makes element14 the development distributor.

The Alpha Connect range is available from Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America and element14 in Asia Pacific.

The MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite is comprised of MATLAB, Simulink and 10 add-on products that can be used for applications related to controls, signal analysis, test, measurements and more. The pack also includes a Quick Start Guide to help users get building something fun straight away – from a temperature display to a face detection system.

Key Features:

• Model hierarchical subsystems with predefined library blocks
• Simulate the dynamic behavior of your system and view results as the simulation runs
• View simulation results and debug the simulation
• Simulink has built-in support for prototyping, testing, and running models on Arduino, LEGO MINDSTORMS, and Raspberry Pi.
• MATLAB Mobile lets you access MATLAB from your mobile device.
• Student software runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

“Offering an ever increasing portfolio of engineering software for immediate electronic delivery demonstrates element14’s commitment to the customer. Engineers no longer have to wait days for their software to arrive at their desk.” said Peter Wenzel, Global Software Product Line Manager. Wenzel continued, “Being the first channel partner to offer the MATLAB & Simulink Student Suite product line via eDelivery extends our portfolio of products available for eDelivery securing our position as the destination for engineering software.”

MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink Student Suite is available from Farnell element14 in Europe and Newark element14 in the United States.

More information is available via the element14 community.

Notes to Editors

MATLAB and Simulink are registered trademarks of The MathWorks, Inc. See mathworks.com/trademarks for a list of additional trademarks. Other product or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced the promotion of Graham McBeth to the role of president of Premier Farnell Plc, effective immediately. McBeth will report directly to Gerry Fay, president, global business units, Avnet. In his new role, McBeth will be responsible for the strategic direction, day-to-day operations and performance of Premier Farnell.

McBeth, who most recently served as President of Avnet Abacus, the Avnet business specializing in interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) products throughout Europe, replaces Premier Farnell’s interim President Steven Webb. Webb, a 16-year veteran of Premier Farnell, has played an integral role during the last several months in overseeing Premier Farnell’s integration into the Avnet organization. He will remain with the company until January 31, 2017, to assist in the leadership transition.

“Graham is an accomplished leader who knows how to win in the market. With his strong commitment to team building, Graham grew the Avnet Abacus division into one of the most well-respected IP&E businesses in Europe,” said Fay. “His deep understanding of Avnet’s global business will enable Graham to serve as a great bridge for the Premier Farnell team, its customers and suppliers.”

“Since Avnet first announced its intent to acquire Premier Farnell, I recognized what a tremendous opportunity this would be to advance Avnet’s strategy of providing customers with a differentiated digital experience throughout the entire product lifecycle,” said McBeth. “This is the start of an exciting new chapter for both Avnet and Premier Farnell and I am thrilled to have the chance to help drive further success for our organization and our design and supply chain partners.”

A native of Scotland, McBeth is a results-oriented leader with extensive industry experience. He graduated from Glasgow University in 1984 and spent 11 years at National Semiconductor in a variety of roles, from product marketing to distribution and sales management. McBeth joined Abacus Group Plc in 1995, was appointed to the main board as technical director in 1997, and later became group managing director of Abacus with responsibility for the company’s sales and marketing strategy. In 2009, following the acquisition of Abacus Group by Avnet, McBeth became president of Avnet Abacus and led the IP&E specialist to a top position in the European market.

Headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, Premier Farnell is a global distributor of electronic components that utilizes a digital platform to provide innovators and engineers with the latest products, services and development software. Avnet offered to acquire Premier Farnell in July 2016 and completed the acquisition in October 2016.

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Newark element14, the Development Distributor, and Eaton, technology leader in power management solutions, are actively preparing engineers to optimize equipment for new short-circuit protection requirements, as part of the updated 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). For buyers and engineers in industrial automation, manufacturing and electrical engineering, adhering to new short circuit current rating (SCCR) requirements will protect equipment and personnel from risks in short-circuit fault events. Newark element14 and Eaton have several resources available for more information on the critical changes to SCCR compliance, including an educational on-demand webinar and a compliance guide.

“At Newark element14, we strive to pave the way for our customers by offering support on regulatory requirements that affect their equipment and designs,” said Mike Ulch, global head electromechancial products, Premier Farnell. “Together with Eaton, we offer resources to help customers ensure the updated SCCR labelling requirements are properly implemented for the safety of equipment users and engineers.“

The NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require short-circuit current compliance to protect equipment and personnel from fault events. Without proper compliance and protection, short-circuit current faults can create safety hazards including shock, fire and projectile explosion.

“Equipment manufacturers and users must stay up to date on regulatory changes and requirements to ensure safety and top performance of equipment,“ said Tom Domitrovich, vice president, Technical Sales, Eaton. “Eaton and Newark element14 together make compliance easy, with resources to help customers implement an effective SCCR strategy.”

Changes to the National Electric Code for SCCR include requirements that available short-circuit currents are documented for equipment with industrial control panels and motor control centers, and marked on machinery, HVAC equipment, elevator control equipment, generator equipment, transfer equipment, energy storage equipment and battery systems equipment.

For more information, see Newark element14 and Eaton’s guide to SSCR Compliance and watch the on-demand webinar.

“The combination of Premier Farnell with Avnet’s components business will create a truly unique distribution model that supports customers at every stage of the product lifecycle. By pairing our deep expertise in large volume broadline distribution with Premier Farnell’s specialization in proof of concept and design, we can offer true end-to-end solutions that accelerate a customer’s time-to-market and moves their products seamlessly from prototype through to volume production,” said William Amelio, Chief Executive Officer of Avnet. “As technology reaches deeper into more products and innovation proliferates through the internet of things, the ability to reach a wider base of engineers earlier in the design process will be critical to our future growth and success.”

Headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, Premier Farnell is a global distributor of electronic components that utilizes a digital platform to provide innovators and engineers with the latest products, services and development software. The company supports a registered community of more than 430,000 members in 36 countries with multi-channel sales and marketing resources that combine traditional field sales and contact resources with innovative ecommerce interfaces.

element14 is now stocking three new editions of the popular MathWorks Learn to Program pack, for the Raspberry Pi3, Arduino Uno and BeagleBone Black. The packs provide access to all the necessary hardware and software to get started including the board and MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite.

The MathWorks Learn to Program pack enables students and professionals to:

• Read and write sensor data from hardware and analyze it using pre-built functions for signal processing, machine learning, image processing, and more
• Develop algorithms using an intuitive block diagram environment and run them standalone on hardware
• Simulate algorithms and overall system behaviors, and interactively tune and optimize parameters as the algorithm runs on the hardware

The MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite is comprised of MATLAB, Simulink and 10 add-on products that can be used for applications related to controls, signal analysis, test, measurements and more. The pack also includes a Quick Start Guide to help users get building something fun straight away – from a temperature display to a face detection system.

MathWorks Learn to Program pack allow students to build hardware projects using the same tools engineers and scientists use every day.

MathWorks Learn to Program packs are available from Farnell element14 in Europe and Newark element14 in the United States.

Notes to Editors

MATLAB and Simulink are registered trademarks of The MathWorks, Inc. See mathworks.com/trademarks for a list of additional trademarks. Other product or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

The expansion of its field sales organization and closer partnership with the manufacturing representative community has helped has helped Newark better engage with its customers as it enters the second half of its fiscal year. To learn more about Newark, please visit Newark.com.

Over 3,800 connectors from Multicomp are available for same day dispatch, and include AV, circular, D Sub, I/O, Industrial, modular, PCB, RF/coaxial and USB connectors. The new Multicomp products include:

• The latest NGFF miniature RF connector technology on SMA/RPSMA RF antenna pigtail cables
• A large selection of IP67 waterproof panel-sealed RF antenna pigtail cables
• A contact-sealed IP67 SMA/RPSMA RF antenna pigtail cables; even when an antenna is not connected and the SMA/RPSMA connector is 'open'
• Innovative RF cable assembly - Antenna Autoswitch integrated in an SMA panel RF antenna interface - which makes retro-fitting antenna auto-switching in to electronic designs quick and simple, and keeps the RF switch away from sensitive electronics on the PCB
• Tamper-secure rear-lock IP67 waterproof panel-sealed RPSMA/SMA RF antenna pigtail cables
• Double-screened RF antenna pigtail cables help solve RF design noise problems
• new colour cable management for popular SMA-U.FL RF Antenna pigtail cable assemblies

Multicomp connectors and cable are available at Farnell element14 in Europe, newark element14 in NA and element14 in APAC.

Switches can be ordered in any quantity (with no minimum requirement) and ready for use within days. This service is ideal for industrial design engineers looking to build one customized switch for prototyping or repair purposes (instead of being required to place a mass order for general devices.) Eaton’s field-proven line of rocker switches maximizes operational efficiency and increases machine uptime for vehicle and other industrial applications.

Initially developed for the trucking industry, the NGR line can be used on a wide range of vehicles and features a European-styled, two-face rocker made of high-quality thermoplastic material. The SVR (Sealed Vehicle Rocker) switch is designed to accommodate the extreme working environments of construction and agricultural vehicles, and its front and back sealing meets IP68 requirements.

The electronics distributor also offers modification facilities in Chandler, Ariz. with on-site print capabilities and state-of-the-art graphic technology, and boasts a quick turnaround time.

To design your own custom switches or choose from popular styles, please contact Newark element14 by email at customswitches@newark.com or by phone at 1-800-463-9275.

For more information about Eaton’s electrical switches and components, visit http://www.newark.com/eaton.

As the source for the best electronics products and solutions, supplied by the industry’s top brands, Newark element14 will showcase at EDS how its global capabilities, sales partnerships and differentiated services – such as kitting, customer switches and panel meters, and design engineering support – make the brand the one and only source for effective supplier partnerships.

From a sales representative out on the field, to an industrial maintenance worker on the factory floor, to a designer developing a new product concept, the Newark element14 team is committed to helping EDS attendees find new ways to reach more customers. For customers researching or shopping online, Newark element14’s website offers more than 600,000 parts in stock across more than 3,000 suppliers, and is continually updated to provide the industry’s best customer experience. In the past year alone, the company has introduced new features including product reviews, 360-degree videos and an industry-exclusive software store with instant downloads for the most in-demand design programs.

Furthermore, Newark element14 boasts the first and largest online community of design engineers and technology enthusiasts, element14, with more than 400,000 active members and more than 2,000 new members joining each week. Individuals around the world have come to depend on element14 as the premier source for new product information, project support and a place to interact with the industry’s leading experts. For suppliers, the element14 Community presents a unique opportunity to connect with customers and gain critical insights into the real-world project needs of everyday engineers.

To learn more about Newark element14’s offerings, visit www.newark.com. For full details on EDS 2016 and to connect with Newark element14 at the show, visit www.edsconnects.com.

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Global electronics distributor Newark element14 is growing its partnership with multinational software provider Autodesk by launching an exclusive, limited-time sales promotion for its customers. Through Friday, April 29, buyers will receive 50 percent off Autodesk Fusion 360 – a CAD software platform that brings together CAD, CAM and CAE in a single cloud-based tool – when they purchase three or more one-year licenses.

Autodesk Fusion 360 provides engineers with an innovative and efficient design tool that combines industrial and mechanical design, simulation, collaboration and machining in a single cloud-based platform. The platform is designed to facilitate easy sharing as projects are accessible on almost any Mac, PC or mobile device. Capabilities include freeform modeling and sculpting, solid modeling, parametric modeling, mesh modeling, integrated simulation and testing and data translation of more than 50 file types.

In December 2015, Newark element14 and Autodesk announced a new partnership to expand the electronics distributor’s product offering to include Autodesk’s mechanical design software in addition to its robust portfolio of embedded, test and EDA design software. The partnership initially focused on six product lines, including Autodesk Fusion 360.

The Autodesk Fusion 360 package normally sells for $300 but with the promotion, the total cost to the customer for three kits is $450 (with roughly $450 in savings). The discount is available through Friday, April 29 from Newark element14.

More information on the Autodesk Fusion 360 promotion can be found at http://www.newark.com/fusion360promo. To learn more about the other Autodesk solutions available from Newark, visit http://www.newark.com/autodesk.

New categories of products available through the expanded partnership include: bundling and securing; application tools; routing, protection and insulation; identification; network connectivity; and wire connectors.

HellermannTyton is a leading global manufacturer of cable and wiring management products, and specializes in providing routing solutions that keep components separate and functioning properly. Their high performance fastening, connecting, routing, protecting and identifying solutions help technicians manage wiring and cabling systems.

For more information about HellermannTyton products available through Newark element14, visit http://www.newark.com/hellermanntyton.

The kit contains a CAPTIVATE-FR2633 target MCU module, CAPTIVATE-PGMR eZ-FET with EnergyTrace™ technology and HID communication bridge, CAPTIVATE-ISO UART, I2C, and SBW isolation board, CAPTIVATE-BSWP self-capacitance demo (Out-of-Box Experience), CAPTIVATE-PHONE mutual capacitance demo with haptics and guard channel and CAPTIVATE-PROXIMITY proximity detection and gesturing demo.

The MSP430FR2633-based MCU board, a programmer/debugger board with EnergyTrace technology measures energy consumption with the TI’s Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE), and sensor boards to evaluate self-capacitance, mutual capacitance, gesture and proximity sensing. Users can evaluate the MSP430FR2633 microcontroller with CapTIvate touch technology, which provides the highest resolution capacitive-touch solution in the market. MSP MCUs with CapTIvate technology are the industry’s lowest power capacitive touch MCUs with 10 V rms noise immunity and support for dirt-proof, glove-friendly designs.

Features and benefits of the development kit are:

Modular Design

• Different sensing panels can be attached through a common connector.
• The programming/debug logic has been split from the target MCU, unlike a typical LaunchPad which has both components on one PCB. This allows for an isolation module to be inserted between the two for testing/tuning, or for the programming/debug module to be used for in-system product development.
• The target MCU PCB features BoosterPack™ plug-in board headers, allowing it to be used as a BoosterPack for another LaunchPad™ development kit, such as the MSP-EXP432P401R LaunchPad kit.

Application Oriented

• The sensing panels included in the kit are designed to mimic real applications.
• Evaluating a new application simply involves laying out a basic 1 or 2 layer PCB with a footprint for the sensor connector, or simply laying out electrodes with copper tape and wiring them into the connector.

Easy Access to Data

• EnergyTrace technology power profiling enables capturing of power profiles without any measurement equipment.
• The HID-Bridge communications interface allows easy debug data transfer between the target and a PC over UART or I2C.

Get more details, downloads and participate in discussions on the element14 community.

The MSP CapTIvate MCU development kit is available from Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America, and element14 in Asia.

element14 is today launching the LPC43S67 & A70CM Cloud Connectivity Kit for the design engineer to successfully build secure IoT applications with AES encryption, NFC, WiFi, and a host of sensing technologies, driven by powerful, multi-core ARM processing capabilities.

The LPC43S67 & A70CM Cloud Connectivity Kit offers a high-performance, dual-core ARM Cortex processor along with IC-enabled security and add-on boards affording the designer a range of IoT features like NFC, AES128/192/256 encryption, WiFi connectivity, Ethernet, accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensor, and an LCD, making it a great platform for anyone experimenting with IoT or cloud-backed mobile applications.

Beyond the target hardware, which includes the LPCXpresso43S67 board with LPC43S67 dual-core (M4F and M0+) MCU and NXP A7001CM Secure Element, NTAG NDC plug-in card, LPC General Purpose Shield (hosting an accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensor, joystick and LCD), IEEE 802.11b/g SD card, this kit is supported by NXP’s LPCXpresso IDE and ZentriOS – a complete connected product operating system available as a licensable software solution. The Zentri SDK, can be easily combined with the rich editing and debugging capabilities of the LPCXpresso IDE by installation of a free plugin.

Debugging is simplified by LPCXpresso43S67’s on-board Link2 probe, which provides full source code debugging capability without the need for any additional hardware.

element14 is also launching the NXP LPCXpresso43S67 and LPCXpresso4367 Development Boards individually enabling development and prototyping on the LPC43xx and LPC43Sxx series MCUs from NXP.

The LPCXpresso Development Boards offer a high-performance, dual-core ARM Cortex processor Cortex-M4F and Cortex-M0+ running at up to 204MHz, along with IC-enabled security for development and prototyping of secure mobile or cloud-connected applications LPC43Sxx devices only. The board is expandable by way of Arduino Uno R3 and Pmod-compatible headers. Debug is enabled via on-board, high-speed USB debug probe.

The LPCXpresso family of boards provides a powerful and flexible development system for NXP's Cortex-M MCUs. The LPCXpresso boards have been developed by NXP to enable evaluation of and prototyping with the LPC4300 series of MCUs, and features the LPC43S67 and LPC43S67 in their 100 PIN BGA package option.

With LPCOpen Software Packages, users can quickly and easily utilize NXP's extensive array of microcontroller software libraries to create and develop multifunctional products.

The NXP LPC43S67 and A70CM Cloud Connectivity Kit, NXP LPCXpresso43S67 and LPCXpresso4367 Development Boards are available from Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America and element14 in APAC.

Ralf Buehler takes on the role of Chief Sales Officer on 1 February to lead the company’s global sales, marketing and ecommerce operation.

Buehler has more than 25 years’ experience in sales and distribution and an impressive track record in leading worldwide product marketing and sales strategies that grow market share and profitability. He joins element14 from Future Electronics, where he was Vice President & Managing Director EMEA, and has held numerous senior management and leadership roles in the electronics industry with organisations including Cree, Littelfuse, Texas Instruments and STMicroelectronics.

Based in element14’s London office and under Buehler‘s direction the sales team will focus on three core areas: selling components; selling services, such as software and re-reeling; and selling end products such as single board computers (SBCs). This will offer a seamless multi-channel experience to customers, ensuring they receive expert advice and products, when they need them, at the right price.

Reporting into Buehler, Peter Birks and Dan Hill have been appointed Business President Sales and Marketing and will be responsible for element14’s sales and marketing businesses in Europe and North America, respectively. Birks and Hill entered the business on 4 January and join Umasankar Pingali, Business President Sales and Marketing, in Asia Pacific.

Birks recent executive positions with the International multi-channel organisations Staples and Office Depot have given him a passion for technology and its use in driving revenue and customer traffic. Aligned with an effective and energised sales operation Birks looks forward to working with the European teams to deliver compelling customer experiences and exciting growth rates.

Dan Hill joins element14 from Crescent Electric Supply Company, the eighth-largest electrical distribution company in the US, where he served as general manager, responsible for Crescent’s $1Bn+ company-wide P&L and more than 130 national branches. Over the last 20 years, Hill has developed and implemented growth strategies which have more than doubled the bottom line in profit and added hundreds of new customers. He has also been recognised with the highly-accredited GE President’s Club top sales award and leadership award as well as the Crescent President’s Club top profit leadership award.

Newark element14, a high-service distributor of technology products and engineering solutions, has launched its new 2016 catalog, available in both print and online versions.

Featuring more than 150,000 products from more than 500 top electronics brands, the industry-leading catalog connects customers to services and solutions so they can do business as conveniently as possible. The easy-to-use online version offers more 360-degree product views, an expanded video library and our Guaranteed In-Stock program.

Those features include:

• Capability to create customized versions with specific categories, products or suppliers
• Faster search results including product image, pricing and stock info, catalog page numbers and data sheets
• View, bookmark, print or shop and order products directly
• Convert search results to PDF or Excel spreadsheet with one click
• E-mail pages to colleagues with one click
• Find direct links to selector guides from leading brands to find the right products fast
• Connect directly to PCB Fabrication & Assembly Services, Technical Support Live Chat and Online Product Training

Customizable online catalogs were first introduced by Newark element14 in 2012 and have proven to be a popular, environmentally-friendly alternative to print catalogs.

Customers can purchase with even greater peace of mind now because of Newark element14’s same-day shipping guarantee – the industry’s strongest reliability promise. Launched last year, the program guarantees orders will be shipped same day and, if not, the shipment will be upgraded at no cost to the customer.

To request a printed copy of the 2016 catalog, visit newark.com/catalogues.

Newark element14 has announced the addition of EcoFlex PUR continuous flex cables to its portfolio of EcoGen offerings from Alpha Wire.

As the newest addition to EcoGen’s zero halogen wire and cable portfolio, the EcoFlex PUR offers reduced size and weight while maintaining the same durability as traditional continuous flex cables. These new continuous flex cables are equipped with an oil, abrasion and UV radiation-resistant polyurethane jacket and use mPPE insulation to achieve 600 V performance.

Newark element14 currently carries additional EcoGen products such as the EcoCable, EcoCable Mini, EcoFlex, EcoWire and EcoWire Plus. These products are 100 percent recyclable and meet RoHS and REACH requirements.

The Alpha Wire EcoFlex PUR continuous flex cables are available starting at $284.20 from Newark element14 in North America.

The new RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino from Infineon Technologies is now available for purchase from Newark element14, a global electronics distributor and online community for design engineers and hobbyists. The RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino is one of the industry’s first easy-to-use, intelligent lighting solutions compatible with Arduino and the XMC1100 Boot Kit of Infineon.

The Infineon RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino features three independent dimming engines with nine independent Pulse Density Modulated (PDM) channels. It is easily configurable for various light engines and provides flicker-free LED dimming and color control, making it an ideal product for electronics design engineers and lighting designers. Fast prototyping coupled with inexpensive evaluation capabilities also makes the Infineon RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino an ideal tool for makers and hobbyists.

Additional features of the Infineon RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino include:

• Constant current to drive 3 LED channels
• Wide DC input voltage range (12-48V, max 6-60V)
• Average LED current up to 700mA (max peak current 1A)
• Simple I2C interface
• Power by 32-bit XMC1200 MCU series using an ARM® Cortex™-M0 processor
• With Brightness Color Control Unit (BCCU)
• Can be extended for DALI/DMX512

“We are happy to provide innovative semiconductor solutions to the Arduino developer community in cooperation with Newark element14,” says Jürgen Hoika, Senior Director Distribution Marketing at Infineon Technologies AG. “The Infineon RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino is the first of a family launched to enable developers to create highly efficient and thus greener products. Infineon Shields for Arduino perfectly fit our XMC1100 microcontroller Boot Kit which significantly reduces time-to-market with its DAVE™ software development environment.”

The element14 Community is currently running a road test titled "The Internet of Holiday Lights” featuring the new Infineon RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino. Visit the competitors page to see the participants, their projects and how they are bringing the Internet of Things home for the holidays.

The Infineon RGB LED Lighting Shield with XMC1202 for Arduino is available for $29.47 via Newark element14. Visit Newark element14’s Applications Center for more information on how to get started.