This eBook explores the basics of cooling fans and highlights key trends in cooling technology—including IP-rated fans for harsh environments, reversible flow fans, and high-performance models—to help you select the right solution for your needs.
At element14, we work closely with engineers and manufacturers to bring the best technology, support and information together to help you create innovative electronic systems.

This ebook, we discuss the digital isolators offered by Analog Devices, Inc, covering, the basics, construction, operation and types of digital isolators.
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This eBook discusses troubleshooting and repair of electronics, including common issues that affects electronic components and PCBs.
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This eBook discusses blockchain technology and how it works by doing a deep dive into its first application, Bitcoin. 2023.
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This eBook, will walk you through setting up an IDE that works with the RP2040, as well as how to program a variety of simple applications on it using MicroPython. 2023.
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This eBook discusses the technologies used to harvest the ambient energy all around us. 2023.
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This eBook discusses machine learning and how it works, the software driving it, and various applications that use it. 2023.
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This eBook introduces you to the Arduino family of products, including the Arduino Cloud platform, and how they can be used to build applications for smart agriculture. 2023.
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This eBook covers the fundamentals of DC-DC converters and their industrial and commercial applications. 2023.
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This eBook gives an overview of Boolean Algebra and explores a variety of logic gates, from basic to more advanced. 2023.
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This eBook discusses wireless applications, with a focus Software Defined Radio, featuring technologies developed for the Raspberry Pi. 2022.
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This eBook discusses photography, videography, and computer vision with the Raspberry Pi, including tutorials, example applications, and more. 2022.
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This eBook explores hardware and software for automating your home with Pi, example applications, and more. 2022.
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This ebook discusses what’s inside an op amp, how they work, design considerations, example applications, and more. 2022.
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In this ebook, we will discuss how SPE works, various applications, and introduce a new SPE hybrid connector standard. 2022.
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In this eBook, we will discuss how diodes work, different types of diodes, examples of various diode applications, and more. 2022.
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MOSFETs are one of the most common transistors in digital and analog circuits. Learn how MOSFETs are constructed, their characteristics, examples of various practical applications, and more. 2022.
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This eBook will discuss the history of 555 timers, how they function, their internal circuitry, and more. 2022.
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This white paper describes things to consider for engineers when selecting and integrating sensors into their IoT-driven systems and applications. 2022.
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Flip-flops are basic elements in sequential logic, fundamental to digital electronics. Check out this eBook to learn how Set-Reset flip-flops work. 2022.
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This eBook discusses using Arduino for robotics, including the hardware and interfaces, programming an Arduino, some example robotics projects, and more. 2021.
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This book discusses using the Pi for high-end audio, some useful peripherals, making music with the Pi, and more. 2021.
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Industrial control and automation have evolved to utilize edge-cloud technology. This eBook discusses trends in the industry, with an emphasis on NXP processors. 2021.
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This eBook discusses the origins of 3D printing, how it works, the future of 3D printing, and much more. 2021.
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See the future of IoT and stay ahead of the competition. The latest IoT market report - see what will surprise us in 2022.

IoT device security is sometimes lacking, allowing malicious actors to steal data and hijack systems. This eBook discusses recent security trends. 2021.
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This eBook discusses upcoming trends in Wi-Fi, how its standards are advancing, and future applications. 2021.
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Learn about how Raspberry Pi can power alternative agriculture to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in this eBook. 2021.
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Industrial IoT is part of the future of manufacturing, so we have interviewed experts to gather their insights into this fourth industrial revolution. 2020.
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Learn more about transistors, including transistor bias, transistor beta, saturation & cuttoff, gain, and impedance calculations. 2021.
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Learn the fundamentals of what a transistor is, the differences between insulators, conductors, and semiconductors, and more in this eBook. 2021.
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A quick overview of everything you need to know about workplace safety, plus product recommendations to keep you compliant. 2021.
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Learn about finding the right culture fit, diversity in engineering, the skills you need to succeed, and more. 2020.
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Learn about landing the job you want, developing your professional network, what to expect from your work day, and more in our new careers eBook. 2020.
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Learn the fundamentals of diodes and their behavior, with a project guide that you can follow to put diodes to work! 2020.
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We surveyed our customers about IoT in 2019, and received over 2,000 responses from 67 countries. This report presents key findings from our survey. 2020.
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An introduction to wire and cable specifically designed for industrial environments, this eBook discusses the characteristics of rugged, high-performance cabling. 2020.
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This eBook discusses wireless design challenges in IoT, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues, choosing a wireless connectivity solution, using 5G in IIoT implementations, and more. 2020.
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This eBook discusses wired interfaces and connectors used in IIoT systems, and how they can be built to withstand harsh environments. 2020.
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This eBook focuses on sensing technology in IIoT, including where it is used and its impact as analog solutions make way for digital. 2020.
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Electronics in harsh environments must survive heat, humidity, destructive electrostatic discharge, and other dangers. This eBook discusses methods of protection, NEMA ratings, the classifications for harsh environments, and more. 2020.
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5G, or fifth-generation wireless technology, is the latest iteration of cellular technology. But what do you need to know about 5G? Read this ebook to learn 5G basic concepts, architecture, requirements, and applications. 2020.
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Each year automobile manufacturers replace/upgrade older mechanical equipment to newer electronic gear. The ultimate goal is an all-electric vehicle; this eBook discusses the needs, opportunities, and challenges facing EVs. 2019.
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Successful tech entrepreneurs share the lessons learned while taking a new startup from the early prototyping phase through to the creation of a full-time sustainable business. 2018.
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Are you interested in a career in IoT? We recently hosted a series of webinars with Microsoft, Amazon, Microchip, and more, and we have gathered the best insights to help you launch your career in IoT. 2019.
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Learn about circuits and build your own simple version from common household items. 2020.
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Whether you are just getting started using the Raspberry Pi or you have tinkered with this classic single board computer before, our Essential Raspberry Pi Tips. 2020.
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A high-level overview of what you need to know to design and create your first PCB. It highlights many of the aspects of PCB design for first-time designers. 2017.
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Learn how customers and educators are supported through element14.com, the largest online engineering and maker community. 2017.
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Learn more from Premier Farnell - No. 1 for Development Kits – about our broader design assistance service. 2017.
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Learn how Premier Farnell provides an entire solution from design to manufacturing for both simple to complex design. 2017.
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Learn more about one of the industry's broadest ranges of Test & Measurement and all Tool & Production Supplies. 2017.
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This eBook is a collection of interviews from some of the most innovative embedded processor companies in the world. They are using hardware and software to create better solutions in developing modern embedded products. 2018.
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This book contains helpful design ideas from our portfolio embedded component and tools providers. Whether you are designing a complex industrial application or a simple IoT temperature sensor, you will find inspiration for your next design. 2017.
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We have gathered helpful hints and tips from leading electronics component manufacturers to create this book. Whether you are using boards, passives, or practically anything else, you will find inspiration for your next project. We also discuss testing, debugging, and much more. 2017.
Download NowIn volume two of the series, we have even more tips from our community, our element14 Presents video team, and contributors from Hackster.io. We feature practical tips for 3D printing, stocking your workshop, staying safe while working, and more. 2018.
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We have gathered the best Maker Tips from across the Community! This book includes practical ideas for building your workshop, developing your concepts, and improving your soldering technique, from Ben Heck, the Raspberry Pi Foundation, Hackster.io and many more. 2017.
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This yearbook focuses on a collection of the Top Members of the element14 community, including interviews about themselves, their profession, and their contributions on element14. It also includes digested versions of their existing projects and content on the Community. 2017.
Download NowA small selection of the best retro-gaming projects from the Community and The Ben Heck Show. 2020.
Download NowDigital isolation | Hardware Troubleshooting | 3D Printing | 5G eBook | AI | Arduino & Robotics | Automotive | Basics of Machine Learning | Blockchain Technology Explained | Business of Engineering | Careers - IoT | Circuits | DC-DC Converters | Design to Production: Education & Makers | Design to Production: Research & Design | Design to Production | Design to Production: Bench to Board | Designing PCB | Embedded Interviews | Embedded Interviews | Energy Harvesting | Essential Raspberry Pi Tips | Essentials Tips 1 - Engineers | Essentials Tips 2 - Engineers | Essentials Tips 1 - Makers | Essentials Tips 2 - Makers | Exploring SDR | Finding a Successful Career 1 | Finding a Successful Career 2 | Fundamentals of 555 Timers | Fundamentals of Diodes | Fundamentals of Flip-Flops | Getting Started with RP2040 | Guide to Harsh Environments | High-End Audio on the Raspberry Pi | Home Automation with the Raspberry Pi | Industrial Control and Automation | Industry 4.0 Interviews 2020 | Intro to Diodes | Intro to MOSFETS | Intro to Op Amps | Intro to Smart Agriculture | Intro to Transistors - 1 | Intro to Transistors - 2 | IoT- Analysing Industry Trends | IoT Smart Sensors | IoT Trends 2020 | IIoT 1: Sensors for IIoT | IIoT 2: Connectors for IIoT | IIoT 3: Wireless Connectivity & EMC in IIoT | Logic Gates | Members Yearbook | Next Gen Wi-Fi | Pi and the Importance of Urban & Indoor Farming | Raspberry Pi: Photography and Computer Vision | Retro Gaming | Single Pair Ethernet | 3D Printing 2023 | Top IoT Security Trends 2021 | Wire & Cable for Industrial Environment | Workplace Safety 2021