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Luminary Micro and Arrow UEC Japan KK Announce Distribution Agreement
AUSTIN, Texas, andTOKYO, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrow UEC Japan KK, and
Luminary Micro, creators of the world's largest portfolio of ARM(R)
Cortex(TM)-M3-based microcontrollers (MCUs), announced today they have entered
into a distribution agreement. Effective immediately, customers will have
access to Luminary Micro's award-winning Stellaris microcontroller products
through Arrow UEC Japan's sales and support centers inJapan.
"We are very excited to add Luminary Micro's Stellaris microcontrollers on
our linecard," said Shigeru Uehara, CEO of Arrow UEC Japan KK. "With cost
effective microcontrollers starting at $1 for ARM Cortex-M3-based processors,
Stellaris microcontrollers will be very popular with our industrial customers.
There is a lot of momentum for microcontrollers migrating from 8/16-bit to
32-bit in the Japanese MCU market."
Luminary Micro's Stellaris family of microcontrollers currently contains
over 100 feature-rich MCUs, supported by low-cost evaluation kits and full
reference design kits, all available through Arrow UEC Japan KK. Stellaris
mixed-signal microcontrollers contain specialized capabilities for
applications in the energy, security, and connectivity markets. The Stellaris
line of MCUs is targeted at embedded and industrial applications, such as
building and home automation; factory automation and control; industrial
control power devices; stepper motors; brushed and brushless DC motors; and AC
induction motors.
"We are delighted with the strategic partnership with Arrow UEC Japan KK,"
said Arline Nieder, vice president of Sales, Luminary Micro. "Arrow UEC Japan
brings excellent service to Japanese customers by effectively leveraging
Arrow's total enterprise power, mobility and enormous corporate resources.
Together we will reach customers inJapan that we would otherwise not be able
to serve effectively."
About Arrow UEC Japan KK
Arrow UEC Japan KK has started out new life as 100% owned subsidiary of
Arrow Electronics, a global provider of products, services, and solutions to
industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer
products. As the Electronic Industry is in the middle of global scale
reorganization, we are committed to provide good products in the world and
good services to Japanese customers by effectively leveraging Arrow's total
enterprise power, mobility and enormous corporate resources.
About Luminary Micro and Stellaris
Luminary Micro, Inc. designs, markets and sells ARM Cortex-M3-based
microcontrollers (MCUs).Austin, Texas-based Luminary Micro is the lead
partner for the Cortex-M3 processor, delivering the world's first silicon
implementation of the Cortex-M3 processor. Luminary Micro's introduction of
the award-winning Stellaris(R) family of products provides 32-bit performance
for the same price as current 8- and 16-bit microcontroller designs, providing
entry-level pricing at $1.00 for an ARM technology-based MCU. Stellaris
mixed-signal microcontrollers contain specialized capabilities for
applications in energy, security, and connectivity markets. With the world's
largest selection of ARM-based microcontrollers, Luminary Micro's Stellaris
family allows for standardization that eliminates future architectural
upgrades or software tools changes.
Stellaris and the Luminary Micro logo are registered trademarks of
Luminary Micro, Inc. or its subsidiaries inthe United States and other
countries. All other brands or product names are the property of their
respective holders.
Luminary Micro Company Contact:
Jean Anne Booth / CMO / +1.512.917.3088 mobile / +1.512.279.8801 office /
JeanAnne.Booth@LuminaryMicro.com
SOURCE Luminary Micro, Inc.
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