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COVER STORY

EDGE AI'S DEFINING MOMENT

Why will the rapid development of edge AI redefine the embedded industry? Avnet's supplier management leader Alex Iuorio explains in our cover article.

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How Avnet approaches edge AI

Avnet is ready for the opportunities presented by edge AI. We have the expertise to help customers get the most value from this set of technologies.

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Meet Avnet’s technical advisory board

Our team of distinguished engineers share what works, what doesn’t and what’s next in technology design and innovation.

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Roundtable: Farnell's Top Tech Voices

Watch these six short video clips for the latest thinking on AI. Then, follow the link for the full in-depth interview of your choice.

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New product information

Newark, Farnell and element14, all part of Avnet’s ecosystem, offer innovative solutions to accelerate time to market. Catch up using our interactive reference design.

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Beyond the datasheet: Getting more out of batteries

How can we use technology to get more out of our batteries? Most PMICs are complex devices with multiple voltage domains. The nPM2100 from Nordic Semiconductor is different.

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5 myths about AI

Demo code isn’t necessarily production-ready, and Python isn’t the only tool you’ll need when scaling. Learn about the 5 myths we can help you navigate.

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Power of vision AI at the edge

More designers are shifting focus to inference at the edge. See vision edge AI development in action in this webinar series.

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Hello world for machine learning

ML has been embraced by smart applications to solve virtually unsolvable problems. Try these steps to build your own ML model.

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Machines that learn

AI and ML can be used to pull insights out of huge volumes of information quickly and efficiently. AI/ML can also give machines the ability to process information like humans do.

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Avnet Insights: AI's impact on product design

The latest Avnet Insights survey, conducted in November 2024, explored how engineers are using AI in the design process and incorporating AI into the products they design.

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Top Tech Voices

Listen to the industry's Top Tech Voices from Farnell. The popular podcast series discusses emerging technology trends with some of our industry's brightest minds.

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Coolest Projects

STEM education shines through Raspberry Pi’s Coolest Projects, a worldwide event Avnet supports. The experience celebrates young creators and the incredible things they build.

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