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Next generation BeagleBone available from element14 in China; Open hardware enthusiasts can be the first to receive this more powerful platform(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SHANGHAI -- element14 has launched the much anticipated newest member of the BeagleBone family in China. This lower-cost, higher performance BeagleBone Black development platform, based on TI's Sitara AM3358 processor, is made exclusively for China. It features an ARM Cortex(TM)--A8 processor running at 1GHz, an onboard HDMI, and delivers double the memory. Available from element14 for immediate despatch at cn.element14.com , order code 2313800, it can be ordered at RMB399. BeagleBone Black provides outstanding value for China customers as its enhancements allow developers and hobbyists to experience faster processing and access up to four expansion boards or capes, augmenting functionality and enabling a wide variety of combinations. It ships with Angstrom Linux in its onboard Flash for easy connection and a quick start, under 5 minutes, to evaluation and development. It supports other operating systems such as Ubuntu, Android and Fedora. It is available at http://cn.element14.com/2313800 BeagleBone fans in China can get a first look, or access technical guides and resources at element14 from http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-54131 "element14 is delighted to partner with Embest and Texas Instruments to bring this latest generation of the BeagleBone family exclusively to China," commented Uma Pingali, Regional Director - North Asia, element14 Asia-Pacific. "BeagleBone is one of the most popular open source hardware platforms ever developed and its enhanced features and lower cost, will help even more design engineers develop applications quickly and efficiently." End About element14 element14 is a high-service distributor of technology products and 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, element14 is the trusted global source to find the answers and parts you need to keep your project on the fast track, right from the start. element14 is the operating business of Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) in Asia Pacific. For more information visit the website: Australia: au.element14.com China: cn.element14.com Korea: kr.element14.com Hong Kong: hk.element14.com India: in.element14.com Malaysia: my.element14.com New Zealand: nz.element14.com Philippines: ph.element14.com Singapore: sg.element14.com Taiwan: tw.element14.com Thailand: th.element14.com About Premier Farnell Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a global leader in high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Its differentiated proposition includes 29 local language transactional websites, and the critically important element14 Community for design engineers -- an industry first ( www.element14.com ). With sales last year of 952m the Group distributes its comprehensive portfolio of products and services throughout Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, supported by a global supply chain of over 3,500 suppliers and an inventory profile developed to anticipate and meet its customers' needs. While global in scope, Premier Farnell recognises the individual needs of each market and has continued to internationalise its model accordingly. It trades locally as Farnell in Europe, Newark/element14 in North America and Mexico and Farnell Newark in Brazil. Across Asia Pacific the business trades as element14. Key facts Operations in 35 different countries 4,100 employees Over 2 million customer contacts in 156 industries Over 3,500 leading suppliers Over 400,000 products stocked with access to over four million more on demand Global leader in RoHS, WEEE, REACH For more information visit the website at Premier Farnell . For news updates from element14 visit: Premier Farnell News Centre -- www.premierfarnell.com/media-centre Twitter - @element14news; @element14 Facebook -- /element14page YouTube -- element14 Community -- www.element14.com/ ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.com on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). (c) 2013 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |