Arrow Electronics has announced the roll-out of its Embedded Platform Concept to customers in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, the UK and the Baltic countries. Arrow’s EPC program allows designers to combine various hardware, software and service modules according to specific application needs. The program is built around hardware modules that feature semiconductor, passive, electromechanical and interconnect technologies from Arrow’s linecard; software and IP blocks developed by Arrow and selected partner organizations; and dedicated services including design-in and engineering support and access to documentation, seminars and workshops.
EPC-based applications are quickly built by combining a base board fitted with common standard interfaces – for example Ethernet, USB, UART and SD – with processor modules, DC/DC boards and other relevant modules. These range from display adapters and memory to extension boards for specific applications such as LED lighting, industrial field bus connectivity and wireless functionality.
In addition to the hardware, customers can choose a variety of design ideas and IP and receive support for identification and selection of complementary components - including high performance analogue devices and programmable logic technologies. Customers also have access to in-depth technical consultation, design and engineering support and services such as performance tests, simulations, provision of BSPs, programming and prototype creation.
Among the semiconductor suppliers actively engaged with Arrow’s EPC program are Analog Devices, Atmel, Fairchild, Freescale, Intel, International Rectifier, National Semiconductor, NXP, ON Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, TI and Toshiba. Bourns, EPCOS, Panasonic, Samtec and Tyco are among the featured Passive, Electromechanical, Connector companies, while EPC solutions are available with both Windows Embedded and Linux OS options.
Wolfgang Patelay, Editor Print & Online 