Date: 17/09/2009

Digi-Key signed a global distribution agreement with XMOS

Digi-Key has signed a global distribution agreement with XMOS. This includes XMOS' new XS1-L1 chip targeted at the mass electronics market with a sub $5 price point. The XS1-L family provides embedded software developers with an energy-efficient, scalable, multi-core solution, which enables them to build complete systems combining interface, DSP and control functions entirely in software.

The XMOS' event-driven processors and development boards are in stock and available for purchase on Digi-Key's global websites.

"We are very pleased to announce this new partnership with XMOS," said Dave Doherty, vice president of semiconductor products at Digi-Key. "We always have opportunities on our line card for unique and innovative products that are a good match for Digi-Key's global customer base. We are certain our customers will appreciate having access to XMOS' event-driven processors through Digi-Key."

James Foster, CEO at XMOS, said, "Digi-Key plays a dominant role in serving design engineers and the prototyping market, as well as a rapidly expanding role in supplying production quantities for OEMs and contract manufacturers in the mass market. This fits XMOS' customer profile extremely well. Digi-Key will provide XMOS with greater product exposure and access to an even larger customer base. We are now able to better address the vast pool of engineers across a broad range of markets that turn to Digi-Key for immediate shipment and superb quality of service. We are very pleased to be part of Digi-Key's product line."