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Embedded World 2013: Silica Design Initiative Aims To Cut Time To Market

Nuremberg: Silica has this morning launched ArchiTech, an engineering support initiative aimed at cutting time to market for hard pressed design engineers.

Avnet Embedded Unveils Custom PCAP Solution

Avnet Embedded has launched Projected Capacitive (PCAP) solutions available with TFTs (Thin film transistor) from its major manufacturers.

RS Puts ARM On mbed Board

RS Components has launched a new mbed application board.

element14, RS Components Serve Up $25 Raspberry Pi

Element14 and RS Components (RS) are shipping the new Model A version of Raspberry Pi.

Farnell Beefs Up Panasonic Hi-Rel Resistor Range

Farnell element14, is to stock over 400 Panasonic new AECQ-200 approved ERA series high reliability thin film resistors that are suited for a range of applications within the automotive, transportation, medical and measurement industry. 

Raspberry Pi Gets Protective Enclosure From Cyntech

Raspberry Pi users can now buy a custom designed enclosure for the Raspberry Pi computer.

MSC Chops Price Of iCE40 Evaluation Kits

MSC has announced a limited time promotional pricing for its recently released iCEblink40 Evaluation Kits.

RS Adds Reel Option To Panasonic Offering

RS Components is now stocking a range of passive electronics devices from Panasonic Electronic Components in full reel quantities.

The Art Of Lighting: Mouser Stocks DALI Platforms

Lighting continues to be a hot application.

Productivity, Time Benefits Claimed For Software Tool

A Toronto-based company, Smart Data Works has launched a software productivity tool called DistiStock which it claims will simplify the process of sourcing and purchasing electronic components.

LPRS Shows Arduino Shield at RF/Wireless Forum

Radio module distributor and manufacturer LPRS is today unveiling an Arduino ‘shield’ for its “easyRadio Advanced” low power radio modules.

Avnet Abacus Adds Harwin Coin Cell Battery Holders

Avnet Abacus has expanded its offering of accessories for lithium coin cells.