Digi-Key Corporation Announces Stock on Hirose ZX Series

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota - October 08, 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, today announced it has stock on Hirose's ZX Series of extremely small, high-reliability connectors. These connectors comply with the physical, electrical, and environmental requirements of Micro-USB Standard (USB 2.0).

These products are available on Digi-Key's global websites and are featured in its print and online catalogs.

ZX Series plugs and receptacles have several configurations and mounting styles (top and bottom mount, reverse and mid-mount) as well as several solder tab configurations, meeting a variety of manufacturers' applications. A unique contact and lock configuration assures high reliability while maintaining easy insertion/disconnection. Their fully mated condition, when mated with a corresponding HRS connector, is confirmed by a definite tactile sensation.

Typical applications for the Hirose ZX Series include ultra-thin phones, data recorders, readers, cameras and camcorders, PDAs, portable music players, headsets, handheld GPS units, and other applications requiring high-reliability Micro-B interface connectors.

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 1.5 million products from over 400 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 18 consecutive years (EE Times Distribution Study/August 2009). Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.