A selection of Displaytech’s LCD display modules and integrated TFT driver boards is currently available for immediate shipment worldwide through Digi-Key Electronics following a distribution agreement between the two companies. In addition to their products, Displaytech offers reference designs, sample code, 3rd party graphic support as well as many other technical tools through their Online Design Center and Technical Support Forum.

The PocketBeagle from BeagleBoard.org is now available worldwide from Digi-Key Electronics. PocketBeagle is an ultra-tiny-yet-complete open-source USB-key-fob computer. PocketBeagle features a low-cost slick design and simple usage, making it the ideal development board for beginners and professionals.

Spearheading their presence at World Maker Faire in New York, Digi-Key Electronics announced the Roadmap Dashboard on Maker.io, the sponsorship of both the Make Electronics stage and the Make: live stream at Maker Faire, as well as a new partnership with Crowd Supply. Digi-Key has recently launched a roadmap dashboard for maker projects.

Symbols, footprints, and 3D models for Vishay’s catalogue of optoelectronics products have been released by Digi-Key. The models, made available via online parts library SnapEDA, can be downloaded for free for most major PCB design tools. Designers spend days creating digital models for each component in their circuit board designs.

A portfolio of advanced memory technologies from Viking Technology is available for immediate shipment worldwide from Digi-Key Electronics. Viking Technology is a global supplier of Non-Volatile Memory, Solid State Drives (SSD), DRAM modules, high density stacking solutions, and custom memory engineering.

A selection of TinyCircuits’ small-size open source electronics, including the TinyDuino, is available for immediate shipment worldwide through Digi-Key Electronics following a distribution agreement between the two companies. TinyCircuits are used by thousands of people in over sixty countries worldwide to create a variety of projects, from Makers creating projects at home to engineering students in the top universities doing cutting-edge ...

A portfolio of UVB and UVC LEDs from RayVio are available for immediate shipment globally through Digi-Key Electronics as the result of a new distribution agreement. RayVio is a leader in UV LEDs, specialising in UVB and UVC technology. This emerging technology within the UV lighting industry is being harnessed to both protect people from infection and treat certain skin conditions.

IoT modules, embedded and device gateway solutions will be available for immediate shipment worldwide as a result of a new distribution agreement between Lantronix and Digi-Key. Lantronix has been delivering robust and secure connectivity solutions for machine to machine (M2M) and IoT applications for more than 25 years.

The Voice Capture Development Kit for Amazon AVS (598-2471-KIT-ND) from Cirrus Logic is available for immediate shipment worldwide exclusively from distributor Digi-Key. The kit is a complete solution for developing a hands-free AVS product enabled with Alexa, Amazon’s intelligent voice control service.

KiCad open source EDA software has been added to Digi-Key’s list of EDA model output formats for schematic symbols and PCB footprints covering one million in-stock Digi-Key parts. “One added value we provide our customers is the ability to download EDA and CAD models for many of the parts we sell,” said Jeremy Purcell, Program Manager - Digital Design Tools, Design Support at Digi-Key.

The touch sensing products portfolio from Azoteq is available at Digi-Key Electronics, following the signing of a distribution agreement. Azoteq’s products allows designers to add touch controls to their designs. Anything from a simple touch to a full trackpad can be added to enhance the user experience of the engineer’s product.

A new video series entitled “New Product Discoveries with Randall Restle” recently kicked off to help engineers and maker professionals find innovative products for their prototypes and projects. The series by Digi-Key Electronics, was created as a way for the company to share innovative products with the electrical engineering (EE) community.

OpenScope, an Open-source PICMZ All-in-One Instrumentation device from Digilent is available for immediate shipment worldwide at Digi-Key Electronics. The OpenScope MZ is a portable multi-function programmable instrumentation module that connects to a computer (through Wi-Fi or a USB cable) and allows the user to acquire, analyse, visualise, and control signals from circuits, sensors, and other electronic devices.

MEMS Gyro sensors and GYPRO evaluation boards from Tronics are available worldwide from Digi-Key Electronics, as the result of a new distribution agreement between the two companies. Tronics’ products are ideal for applications that require precise measurement such as precision instrumentation, platform stabilisation, guidance and navigation control, auto-pilot, inertial measurement unit (IMU), attitude and heading reference system (AHRS), ...

Pimoroni’s extensive line of Raspberry Pi accessories and educational products is available for immediate shipment worldwide through Digi-Key Electronics thanks to a new global distribution agreement. Pimoroni works closely with the Raspberry Pi foundation and open source creators to bring to market accessory products for well-known devices such as Raspberry Pi, Micro:bit, and others.

The Heraeus Sensor Technology USA line of thin film platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) is now available worldwide through Digi-Key Electronics.as part of a new distribution agreement. Heraeus thin film platinum RTD elements are characterized by high stability, interchangeability, and fast response time.

Two new printed circuit board (PCB) design solution offerings, PADS Maker and PADS MakerPro have been announced by Mentor and Digi-Key Electronics. These new offerings are targeted for the aspiring innovator who needs commercially proven technology at an affordable price point. The PADS Maker product is FREE while PADS MakerPro provides additional design capacity for $499.

Marktech Optoelectronics has teamed up with Digi-Key Electronics to offer custom-made photodetectors specifically designed and optimised to meet customer specifications. The custom detectors can be made from Marktech silicon photovoltaic or photoconductive photodiodes, avalanche photodiodes, phototransistors, or InGaAs PIN photodiodes.

A new interface to the Ultra Librarian on-line library provides symbols, footprints, and 3D models for one million in-stock Digi-Key parts. Digi-Key’s new interface to Ultra Librarian offers an easy download of library components in 22 CAD formats supporting most EDA and CAD toolsets.

Digi-Key Electronics says it is reviewing several potential options for a one million square foot fulfillment, value-added manufacturing and warehouse centre representing an investment of between $200-$300 million. While multiple options are under review, Digi-Key’s long-time base, Thief River Falls would be its preferred location. This would be contingent on both local approvals and legislative changes.