Easy access to key products and technologies for embedded IoT development

RS Components has signed a new global distribution agreement with Intel, offering engineers and designers easy access to a wide selection of development products and technologies suitable for a diverse applications and Internet of Things (IoT) based projects. Key Intel or Intel-based products available from RS include the complete Edison development platform and Compute Stick, as well as various other devices including Atom processor-based single-board computers (SBCs) and a range of solid-state drives that offer densities from 64GB to 1.6TB. The Edison platform includes the ultra-small Edison compute module, the Edison breakout board for rapid prototyping, and the Edison board for Arduino. The Edison module is a highly-miniaturised product-ready compute module that uses advanced 22nm system-on-chip (SoC) including a dual-core dual-threaded 500MHz Atom CPU and a 100MHz 32-bit Quark microcontroller. The platform also integrates Wi-Fi and low-energy Bluetooth Smart connectivity as well as device-to-device and device-to-cloud connectivity framework for IoT application development. The Intel Compute Stick can transform any HDMI monitor or TV into a fully-functional computer preloaded with Windows 10. The device provides the same OS, high-quality graphics and wireless connectivity as a full-sized computer with ample speed and storage, but is much lower cost and highly compact, with dimensions of only 113mm x 387mm x 12mm. “Intel is a global technology leader and an increasingly important player in embedded development technologies,” said Fred Knowles, VP product management. RS Components. “This new global distribution agreement means that Intel technologies are now easily available at the touch of button via the RS website for fast delivery from our global warehouses.” Rod O’Shea, general manager, EMEA direct and channel sales, Intel, added: “We are excited to see RS Components bring innovative Intel products and technologies to a broad set of global customers,. Empowering innovators, makers and entrepreneurs is a priority for Intel and enabling easy access to these technologies is an important step.”