Farnell adds new Smart Bench Essentials series from Keysight Farnell has expanded its portfolio of test and measurement equipment with the introduction of the new Smart Bench Essentials series from Keysight. Integrating multiple instruments into a single solution for maximum productivity and value-for-money, the Smart Bench Essentials series provides full connectivity between the instruments and the cloud. The series is intended to support educators and students teaching and learning remotely, as well as professional engineers looking for a test solution which is fully connected and integrated to enable working from home. Comprised of a DC power supply, digital multi-meter and function generators that work with the popular Keysight 1000X oscilloscopes, the series provides a bench experience that will help engineers working remotely to collaborate with their peers. An instrument stacking kit, available as part of the series, enables engineers to set their Smart Bench instruments up in a space-saving 2x2 layout, saving bench space and improving user experience.