Farnell, a leading electronics distributor, offers a broad range of components and design resources supporting rapid prototyping and production. Known for supplier partnerships and innovative services, Farnell aids engineers with product launches, embedded design, and IoT solutions. Their focus on education and community engagement supports the maker movement and professional development. Electronics Weekly reports on Farnell’s new initiatives, partnerships, and market strategies that influence electronics design and supply worldwide.
element14 has launched its latest design competition, inviting engineers, makers and technology enthusiasts to develop smart industry projects focused on production monitoring, uptime optimisation and product testing. Selected participants will design and build a prototype or test rig using a kit of components from leading suppliers. Entries will be judged on creativity and the imaginative use of component features. The ...
Farnell has signed a new distribution agreement with Hongfa, a leading manufacturer of relays and electromechanical components. The agreement comes as demand for high-performance, reliable relay solutions continues to grow across industrial automation, automotive, energy, and smart building applications. The partnership will introduce high-quality relay and switching technologies to Farnell customers across EMEA, expanding choice and improving availability for design, ...
Since it was first introduced, Raspberry Pi has grown to become a trusted platform for industrial applications, thanks to its flexibility, performance, and robust ecosystem that supports both rapid prototyping and large-scale deployment. Here, Farnell’s Regional Solutions Marketing Manager, Ankur Tomar, explains how Raspberry Pi bridges traditional embedded systems, industrial controllers, and modern Edge computing. The Raspberry Pi revolution Initially ...
Farnell has launched The DevKit HQ, a new online resource that brings together evaluation boards, development kits, single board computers (SBCs), tools and technical documents in one place. A recent survey of engineering professionals found that finding the right development kit is a big challenge, with many engineers relying on kits to explore new technologies before starting projects. The survey ...
Farnell Japan now offers customers Toshiba’s low-voltage mosfet portfolio, suitable for use in server AC-DC power supplies and basestation DC-DC converters. In May, Toshiba officially opened phase 1 of its Kaga wafer fab expansion. The facility in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture and brings online 300mm/12-inch wafer lines. Adrian Cotterill, Farnell’s power segment lead, commented: “Japan holds significant importance for us, and ...
Farnell has broadened its portfolio of components tailored for mission-critical industries. Customers designing for mission-critical projects can benefit from a 10% discount to all qualifying SIC code holders or defence, aerospace and marine procurement departments or contractors for orders submitted before 30 September 2025. The offer is valid throughout EMEA. Farnell’s offerings of components for aerospace, defence and marine applications ...
Semiconductors from Micro Commercial Components, or MCC, are now available from Farnell, following a worldwide distribution agreement. MCC, headquartered in California, brings a range of semiconductors, including diodes, mosfets, IGBTs, SiC devices, protection devices (TVS and ESD protection), voltage regulators, transistors and power modules. The company is bringing over 100,000 semiconductor products to Farnell, of which 25% are automotive-grade components. ...
Farnell has announced the results of its first-ever Buyer Survey. The survey was designed to provide in-depth insights into the priorities and preferences of buyers across the engineering and electronics sections. With over 900 participants, the survey results shed light on the factors that drive supplier selection, loyalty, and purchasing decisions within the industry. The survey, which concluded in July ...
Element 14 and TDK have launched a design challenge, inviting engineers, makers, and technology enthusiasts to develop projects utilising TDK’s waterproof ultrasonic range sensors. Participants will integrate TDK USSM Plus-FS sensors into a functional project that demonstrates the versatility and accuracy of ultrasonic distance sensing technology. Selected applicants will receive an evaluation kit from TDK, which includes two TDK ...
Farnell has expanded its industrial and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) offerings with new partnerships including Airotronics, Dwyer, Endress+Hauser, Pickering, Peltec, Siemens, SICK, Trimax, and TKD Kabel. Customers can now explore18 product categories on a webpage which serves as a central hub for future industrial product introductions, supplier spotlights and product range expansions. “We are deeply invested in growing and ...
