Published: March 14, 2011
Digi-Key Corporation and Richtek Technology Corporation Sign Global Distribution Agreement
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Electronic
components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design
engineers as having the industry's broadest
selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment,
and Richtek
Technology Corporation, one of the world's top 10 analog IC
companies, today announced the two companies have signed a global
distribution agreement.
Products
from Richtek are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's global
websites and will be featured in future print and online catalogs.
Richtek
Technology Corporation offers a wide variety of semiconductor
products including DC/DC and AC/DC power solutions. Their technologies
are widely used in LED lighting, computers, networked communication
devices, digital cameras, and mobile communication devices.
"Digi-Key is very pleased to announce this global distribution agreement
with Richtek. We expect the need for analog technology to continue to
outpace the market overall with the exciting prospect for growing
demands in power management, lighting drivers, and efficient generation
and distribution of existing and future energy sources," said Mark Zack,
Digi-Key's vice president of semiconductor product.
"Richtek is delighted to partner with Digi-Key as we deliver innovative
power and analog solutions to our customers throughout the world," said
David Timm, Richtek's Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing.
Digi-Key Corporation focuses on providing customers with superior
service, which includes product selection and availability, on-time
delivery, and responsiveness. Using leading-edge processes and
state-of-the-art technologies, Digi-Key serves a global customer base
from its 600,000 square foot facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota,
USA.
About Digi-Key Corporation
As one of the world's fastest growing distributors of electronic
components, Digi-Key Corporation has earned its reputation as an industry
leader through its total commitment to service and performance.
Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and
production quantities of electronic components, offering more than two
million products from over 470 quality name-brand manufacturers. A
testament to Digi-Key's unparalleled commitment to service, North
American design engineers have
ranked Digi-Key #1 for Overall Performance for 19 consecutive years (EE|Times
Distribution Study/October 2010). With global sales for 2010 surpassing
$1.5 billion, Digi-Key's single location in North America is one of its
greatest assets. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad
product offering is available at www.digikey.com.
About Richtek Technology Corporation
Richtek adds value to end equipment by synthesizing technological
innovation, uncompromised quality, and devotion to customer service.
Founded in 1998, the Company is headquartered in Taiwan with additional
offices in Asia, the U.S., and Europe. Richtek is publicly traded on the
Taiwan Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 6286. For more information
about Richtek and its analog IC solutions, please visit the Company's
Web site at www.richtek.com.
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Digi-Key Corporation
Erica Hanson, 218-681-8000, Ext 2247
Manager,
Corporate Communications & Media Relations
erica.hanson@digikey.com
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