Newark element14 and Agilent Technologies partner at Solar Power International to showcase complete product solutions

Distributor provides single source for PV system designers & installers

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Sep 10, 2012, 07:02 ET

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SPI Booth #2162 -- Newark element14, a business of Premier Farnell (LSE:pfl) and the leading distributor of electronic components and engineering solutions in the Americas, is presenting its wide array of product solutions for solar system design, installation, testing and repair at Solar Power International (SPI) on September 10 through 13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

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SPI attendees will have the opportunity to see demonstrations of Agilent Technologies' Data Acquisition Unit and General Purpose SMU at booth 2162. These instruments enable solar cell and panel manufacturers to monitor the effects of changing light and temperature to the solar cell i-v curve and display measurements wirelessly.

Visitors to the booth are eligible to win an Agilent Technologies U1271A Handheld Digital Multimeter.

The booth will also host a demonstration of the Knode, a proprietary technical library and search tool located on the element14 engineering community that helps solar designers to select a complete product solution—from the right development kit to quality PCB prototyping services.

"Solar professionals today are looking for trustworthy sources that combine the information, solutions and expertise they need to get the job done," said Jeff Uden, VP, Product Management, Newark element14. "SPI is an ideal venue to demonstrate how Newark element14 can make it easier for them to save time from the very start of their projects."

Newark element14's alternative energy microsite can also help to fastrack the newest solutions for applications such as solar microinverters and energy harvesting from manufacturers such as Texas Instruments, Kemet, Littelfuse, AVX, Freescale and Cree. 24/5 technical product support is available from a team of engineers via http://www.newark.com or by phone at 877.736.4835

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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