element14 has long realized that buildings are becoming increasingly smart and connected. As design engineers push the boundaries of innovation in automation, surveillance, fire safety, and sustainability, there is an increasing demand for advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and data analytics in smart infrastructures.
element14 is instrumentally committed to providing the necessary components for buildings to conduct complicated tasks autonomously, allowing engineers to make these breakthroughs a reality asserts its official release.
Customers will now have access to element14’s expanded range of innovative products and solutions from leading suppliers such as Amphenol, ams OSRAM, Analog Devices, Arduino, Emerson, NI, Murata, Panasonic, Power Integrations, Renesas, Raspberry Pi, and TE Connectivity—all under one roof, allowing for the development of smart infrastructures and more responsive buildings.
Some of the key components to support smart infrastructures include:
Analog Devices
- The ADPD188BI integrated optical module for smoke detection; the ADIN2111 low complexity, 2-port Ethernet switch offers low-complexity networking; and the ADuCM4050 ultra-low power ARM Cortex-M4F MCU ensures long-lasting performance in energy-sensitive applications
Raspberry Pi
- AI-Powered RPi 5 Computer is optimised for AI applications, enabling smarter systems. The Compute Module 4 offers a low-cost, production-ready IoT platform, while the Pico 2 delivers powerful edge processing for flexible automation.
Arduino
- The Portenta; Opta and Nicla, are poised to deliver industrial grade sensors for control, edge processing, flexible automation and AI machine learning into existing infrastructures.
Emerson NI
- mioDAQ offers more accurate measurements and simplified user experience. For flexible installation, the DIN Rail Mounting Kit ensures easy horizontal mounting, while the Rack Mount Kit lets securely fit up to two mioDAQ devices in a 19” rack, complete with USB-C cables for effortless connectivity.
TE Connectivity
- The Industrial Mini I/O ensures dependable serial, bus, and Ethernet connections, M8/M12 connectors provide a fast, hybrid solution for future-ready designs, and ERNI SMC connectors offer flexible, high-density connectivity for board-to-board and wire-to-board applications.
Leadership Comments
element14, Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing and element14 Community, said, “Our focus is on empowering smart building solutions with a wide range of components tailored to optimise logistics, HVAC systems, environmental controls, and security. We are excited to provide engineers with the tools they need to turn innovative concepts into tangible outcomes.”
For more information and to explore Farnell’s smart building solutions, visit Farnell in EMEA, Newark in North America and element14 in APAC.
