Digi-Key and Semtech Sign Distribution AgreementPartnership with customer service leader gives engineers a new option for prototype quantitiesCAMARILLO, California and THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota – June 8, 2006 — Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed signal semiconductors for communications, portable devices, computers and industrial equipment, along with Digi-Key Corporation, a proven leader in electronic component distribution, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement. Access to Semtech’s power management, protection and embedded wireless modules is available to customers through Digi-Key’s print and online catalogs. Digi-Key offers Semtech customers its exceptional customer service for both engineering and production needs, including product availability, same-day shipping and on-time delivery. Digi-Key will serve as Semtech’s primary source for customers seeking small quantities of devices to build prototype designs. Semtech’s power management products offer a competitive edge in their high efficiency, design features, versatility, protection features and small size. The company’s innovative transient voltage suppression (TVS) devices, with their low clamping voltage and low capacitance, meet the industry’s toughest transient immunity standards. Moreover, its wireless and sensing product portfolio offers ultra-low power consumption and low-voltage levels, bringing value to the engineering community for next generation, highly integrated battery-powered wireless designs. “Innovation is a key to Semtech’s success – We’re constantly improving performance, integration and features of our products, which makes it imperative to our sales efforts that we have a good outlet for engineers who are designing prototypes,” said Jose Vargas, Semtech’s director of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. “The team at Digi-Key has built an excellent reputation in helping customers with these needs, and we are confident in the success of this partnership.” “Power, protection and wireless integration are all becoming greater challenges for our customers, which makes this the right time for Digi-Key to offer them Semtech’s advanced analog and mixed signal solutions,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key’s president and COO. “These products, teamed with our commitment to fast turnaround and excellent customer service will be the success drivers for this partnership with Semtech.” About Digi-Key CorporationOne of the fastest growing electronic component distributors in the world, Digi-Key has earned its reputation of leadership through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production volume quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 15 consecutive years among more than 200 distributors in the United States (EE Times Distribution Study/ May 2006). Offering more than 690,000 products from over 330 quality name-brand manufacturers, Digi-Key’s commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company’s broad product offering is available 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week at its top-rated Web site ca.digikey.com. About SemtechSemtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high quality analog and mixed signal semiconductor products. The company is dedicated to providing customers with proprietary solutions and breakthrough technology in power management, protection, advanced communications, human interface, test and measurement and wireless connectivity products. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed in on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, contact Semtech Corporation at 200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012-8790; phone (805) 498-2111; email info@semtech.com; or visit its Web site at www.semtech.com. MEDIA DOWLOADS: Logos, Images SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation CONTACT: Steven G. Tsukichi, VP/Marketing, Digi-Key Corporation, 800-338-4105 x1001 (voice), steve.tsukichi@digikey.com; John Baumann, Semtech Corporation, (805) 480-2010 |
