element14 to Launch the Latest Dev Kits and EAGLE at EFY Expo 2013

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Friday, February 15, 2013 — (Business Wire India) — element14 (formerly Farnell), together with some of their leading suppliers like Embest, Freescale, Renesas and TE Connectivity, will present at EFY Expo 2013 several of the latest products for applications in medical, robotics and industrial automation; the ArduinoT compatible Cookie board; Raspberry Pi and its accessories, and the latest version 6.4 of PCB software Cadsoft EAGLE, during 21-23 February 2013 in New Delhi.

“We are presenting our newest products and solutions at this popular electronics fair, and our technology experts will be on-hand to give demos and share their experiences. Together with some of our suppliers we are pleased to present the latest range of dev kits from leading suppliers and also to launch EAGLE 6.4 in India,” says Ravi Pagar, Regional Director – South Asia, element14 Asia.

Visitors can also look forward to a broad portfolio from TE Connectivity such as switches and relays, filters, connectors, receptacles and the range from TE Connectivity / AMP range. From Renesas, visitors can get a hands-on demo on the RX62N TFT-LCD direct drive solution kit for RX600 MCUs (order code 2137151), and the Renesas starter kit for RL78G13(CubeSuite+) order code 2137152, and demonstration kit for RL78 MCUs (order code 2137153).

The Raspberry Pi Model B 512MB and its accessories will be available for visitors to get a hands-on experience of what this product can deliver.

CadSoft EAGLE Version 6.4 includes a series of new interoperability features and improved design simulation and modelling to further extend the appeal of this award-winning and easy-to-use PCB software for professional board design. Additions include an LT-Spice connection, allowing engineers to import and simulate LT-Spice schematics into EAGLE and vice versa. Version 6.4 also delivers an improved user interface, control panel and display and search function making the software easier to use and contributes to increasing design productivity.

The latest dev kits include the Freescale Freedom Board (order code 2191861), Freescale Sabre Lite Dev Kit (order code 2124398), Arduino compatible Cookie Board (order code 2136556), Arduino UNO (order code 1848687), and Digilent Chipkit UNO32 dev boards compatible with existing ArduinoT hardware and software (order code 1893211).

The Cookie NuMicro edition, order code 2136556, is an open-source Arduino-compatible ARM prototyping platform based on Nuvoton 32-bit ARM Cortex M0/3/4 MCUs plus hardware and software building blocks. Cookie expands the concepts of Arduino 8-bit into 32-bit ARM Cortex MCUs.

Visitors to the element14 booth at E18-20 Hall 7B/C at the EFY Expo, Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi, can enjoy a variety of deals, and view a wide selection of leading electronics solutions for electronic system design, and maintenance and repair.

About element14

element14 is a high-service distributor of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Bringing together the latest products, services, and development software, all connected to an innovative online engineering community where purchasers and engineers can access peers and experts, a wide range of independent technical information and helpful tools. Whether researching a new technology, designing an electronic product, or looking for parts to repair an existing system, element14 is the trusted global source to find the answers and parts you need to keep your project on the fast track, right from the start.

element14 is the operating business of Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) in Asia Pacific.

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About Premier Farnell

Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a global leader in high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Its differentiated proposition includes 29 local language transactional websites, and the critically important element14 Community for design engineers – an industry first (www.element14.com). With sales last year of £990.8m and underlying profits of £93.3m the Group distributes its comprehensive portfolio of products and services throughout Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, supported by a global supply chain of over 3,500 suppliers and an inventory profile developed to anticipate and meet its customers’ needs.

While global in scope, Premier Farnell recognises the individual needs of each market and has continued to internationalise its model accordingly. It trades locally as Farnell in Europe, Newark/element14 in North America and Farnell Newark in Brazil. Across Asia Pacific the business trades as element14.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Christina Loh, Communications, element14 Asia Pacific, +65 6671 8769, element14 Asia Pacific
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