21 April 2016

Distributor Digi-Key expands standard catalogue to include Excelitas' opto and photonic sensor technology

Excelitas Technologies Corp of Waltham, MA, USA, which provides customized photonic solutions for the lighting, detection and optical technology needs of OEMs worldwide, has announced a new distribution agreement with Digi-Key Electronics of Thief River Falls, MN, USA, a global, full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components.

Select products from Excelitas' broad portfolio of illumination, optoelectronic and sensor/detection products are now available for online purchase at Digi-Key's global websites.

"Adding Excelitas' products to our global product offering makes it easier for engineering teams to explore and purchase from a full selection of lighting and detection solutions for their designs," says David Stein, VP, global semiconductor at Digi-Key. "Our customers can now find even more of the components they need for their R&D and product development projects from a single, convenient source."

Initially, Digi-Key will add a selection of more than 100 Excelitas products to its catalogue. This will include photonic detectors, thermal infrared sensors, and a variety of LED, xenon, flashlamp and arc lamp illumination solutions covering the spectrum from infrared (IR) to ultraviolet (UV).

"Digi-Key's renowned, global customer base and reach will help us market our leading-edge solutions to an expanded audience of designers and users," says Excelitas' senior VP Danny Miller.

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