ZigBee, Ethernet, Bluetooth, CAN, LIN Connectivity Solutions Showcased at Newark’s Technology First Microsite

Design engineers find source for broad-based communication devices, critical technical information

CHICAGO--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Committed to bringing design engineers the newest technologies first, leading multi-channel electronics distributor Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, announces that it is offering an enhanced range of communication-related devices for industrial, embedded networking and point-to-point applications at http://www.newark.com/communication

“Designers who are trying to integrate communication functionality into products are faced with many decisions”

The easy to-navigate microsite is arranged by product categories: wireless, wireline, connectivity and supporting products. In addition to featuring leading manufacturers such as Freescale, Tyco Electronics and Maxim, the site showcases proprietary communication technologies from specialist suppliers including Luminary Micro, Meshnetics, Radiotronix and RF Solutions.

Hot products, design tips and user guides can also be accessed, plus the latest issue of Newark’s Technology First journal, which takes an in-depth look at communication technologies. Exclusive technical articles in the Technology First journal are contributed by experts from Analog Devices, Linear Technology, National Semiconductor, Lattice Semiconductor and other top manufacturers. Technology First is mailed exclusively to Newark’s design engineer customers, but the online version is available to all.

“Designers who are trying to integrate communication functionality into products are faced with many decisions,” comments David Shen, Global Head, Technical Marketing, Premier Farnell. “It is our objective to make some of these choices easier by providing them with the latest products and technical information in one convenient source.”

About Newark

Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, and a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across the Americas, is known for offering the broadest selection of components and test equipment from 440+ top manufacturers for design engineer and maintenance professionals.

To meet its customers’ diverse needs, Newark stocks everything from the latest design-in technologies to popular replacement parts, and continually expands its supplier portfolio to offer a true one-stop shopping experience.

With multiple sales channels, customers do business with Newark through contact centers, a local branch network in the US, Canada and Mexico, a dedicated field sales force and a world-class website at www.newark.com.