Premier Farnell launches the element14 knode interactive platform for design tools selection
In the course of creating electronic products, design engineers visit multiple sites to gather relevant technical information and to begin assembling the correct hardware and software solutions for their design. Based on an engineer’s initial specification, element14 knode automates the creation of explicit dependencies and inter-relationships with other system level components to quickly build a custom design flow, whether it be development kits, design tools, operating systems and stacks, Intellectual Property or services such as PCB design and manufacture. The search bar allows users to enter keywords by supplier, architecture or part number, while Search results can also be refined using categories and tag filters such as core architecture and silicon manufacturers.
The services offered in the element14 knode v1.0 release include search automation and configuration for project specific design flows development platforms and kits; operating systems and stacks; development and CAD tools; PCB services and test solutions. An online ‘Learning Centre’ provides engineers with direct access to the element14’s most relevant “How To” videos, application notes, and technical documentation. Associated forum threads are conveniently listed for easy access to discussions about the parts and products being selected on the distributor’s portal, the element14 community boasts over 57,000 registered members.
So far, this aggregation of documentation and software tools is made available for download by registered users, like a part-aware search engine painstakingly crafted to reflect design possibilities within Premier Farnell’s portfolio. Chris Sullivan, global head of solutions marketing at Farnell hinted that running all these tools and possible design environments directly in the cloud, on a user’s account, could be part of element14 knode’s roadmap.
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