Digi-Key Corporation and Cooper Bussmann Expand Distribution Agreement

Cooper Bussmann® circuit protection, Coiltronics® magnetics, and PowerStor® supercapacitors stocked for worldwide distribution

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota - August 25, 2009 — Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, announced today the expansion of its distribution agreement with Cooper Bussmann from a North American agreement to a global agreement.

Cooper Bussmann products offered by Digi-Key include Cooper Bussmann circuit protection fuses and ESD suppressors, Coiltronics inductors and transformers, and PowerStor supercapacitor lines. Stocked products are featured in Digi-Key's print and online catalogs and are available in prototype/design and production quantities on Digi-Key's global websites.

"We at Digi-Key are very pleased to extend our distribution contract with Cooper Bussmann and offer its quality products to customers worldwide," said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products.

Cooper Bussmann is a global manufacturer offering a broad range of products, including magnetics, overvoltage and overcurrent circuit protection devices, and supercapacitors. Through innovative technology and custom-engineering designs, Cooper Bussmann provides unique solutions for today's market-driven requirements.

About Digi-Key Corporation

One of the world's fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 17 consecutive years from among the nation's more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/August 2008). Offering more than 1.5 million products from nearly 400 quality name-brand manufacturers, Digi-Key's commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company's broad product offering is available 24/7 at Digi-Key's top-rated website, www.digikey.com.