EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; Flight Crew Diverted; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
In cruise at FL350 we detected the scent of burning electrical wiring. This was followed shortly by failure of the EICAS; popping of EICAS circuit breaker and noticeable heat from the aircraft's center instrument panel. Small amounts of smoke were observed. Crew executed cabin smoke memory items; diverted to the nearest suitable alternate and landed uneventfully. After landing; no further smoke was observed by the crew. CFR observed no exterior anomalies; so we deplaned normally via jetbridge.
EMB-145LR flight crew noticed smell of burning electrical components and some smoke; followed by the failure of the EICAS. Crew declared an emergency and diverted to the nearest suitable airport.