Newark element14 demos and raffles new Raspberry Pi mini computers and Freescale's Sabre Lite development boards at ARM TechCon

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --( Booth #712) – Newark element14, a business of Premier Farnell (LSE:pfl) and the leading distributor of electronic components and engineering solutions in the Americas, is introducing a new lower-cost version of the Sabre Lite development platform for Freescale i.MX 6 Series MCUs and demonstrating the revolutionary, credit-card sized Raspberry Pi mini-computer at its booth at ARM TechCon, on October 31 through November 1 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

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At booth #712, show attendees will learn how to program the new 512MB Raspberry Pi to perform popular applications such as controlling home multimedia systems, plus they can register for a chance to win this device or a Sabre Lite board, available in North America through Newark element14.

Newark element will also demonstrate how engineers can effectively streamline their ARM-based system design process by leveraging the resources of the element14 Community, a centralized hub that integrates:

Peer collaboration, discussions, exclusive technical content
Knode proprietary search and knowledge tool to select the right products, software, expert assembly and prototyping services
New product reviews, expert technical support
In-stock availability of components from 500+ top suppliers
Latest ARM-based development kits & ARM and Keil tools
CooCox development tool for ARM Cortex M0 &M3 based microcontrollers

About Newark element14

Newark element14 is a high-service distributor of technology products and engineering 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, Newark/element14 is the trusted source to find the answers and parts they need to keep projects on the fast track, right from the start.

Newark element14 is the operating business of Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) in North America and Mexico.

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