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RS Components has announced the launch of DesignSpark, the centrepiece of its initiative to provide a comprehensive online design environment for engineers. DesignSpark is an online gateway that gives engineers trusted and reliable information and resources, bringing together design information, user generated reviews and new, free tools to speed up the design process.

Developed in partnership with FreshNetworks, a leader in social media development, the site is being launched initially in English, German, Chinese and Japanese, with further language versions to follow throughout 2010. The partner portal has been specifically created in order to allow DesignSpark members to connect with companies and individuals who can help provide information, support or resources that enable faster design development.

A major feature of DesignSpark is a library of independent reviews of development kits and evaluation platforms, provided by engineers for engineers. This allows users to post comments and star ratings for each kit. Initially, it will cover a range of up to 1100 microcontroller, microprocessor, analogue and FPGA development kits, with new kits being added regularly.

DesignSpark also gives users access to a dedicated design centre with technology tips and hints posted by DesignSpark members. The centre informs engineers on the latest design trends and contains links to the range of RS website tools, making component selection and integration into design software packages fast and simple.

DesignSpark offers members free access to a range of design tools hosted in the Spark Store, including RS’s new, fully featured PCB design tool DesignSpark PCB. After registering as a DesignSpark member, site visitors can access the full functionality of DesignSpark PCB.

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