Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed signal semiconductors for communications, portable devices, computers and industrial equipment, along with Digi-Key Corporation, a proven leader in electronic component distribution, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement.

Access to Semtech''s power management, protection and embedded wireless modules is available to customers through Digi-Key''s print and online catalogs. Digi-Key offers Semtech customers its exceptional customer service for both engineering and production needs, including product availability, same-day shipping and on-time delivery. Digi-Key will serve as Semtech''s primary source for customers seeking small quantities of devices to build prototype designs.

Semtech''s power management products offer a competitive edge in their high efficiency, design features, versatility, protection features and small size. The company''s innovative transient voltage suppression (TVS) devices, with their low clamping voltage and low capacitance, meet the industry''s toughest transient immunity standards. Moreover, its wireless and sensing product portfolio offers ultra-low power consumption and low-voltage levels, bringing value to the engineering community for next generation, highly integrated battery-powered wireless designs.

"Innovation is a key to Semtech''s success - We''re constantly improving performance, integration and features of our products, which makes it imperative to our sales efforts that we have a good outlet for engineers who are designing prototypes," said Jose Vargas, Semtech''s director of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. "The team at Digi-Key has built an excellent reputation in helping customers with these needs, and we are confident in the success of this partnership."

"Power, protection and wireless integration are all becoming greater challenges for our customers, which makes this the right time for Digi-Key to offer them Semtech''s advanced analog and mixed signal solutions," said Mark Larson, Digi-Key''s president and COO. "These products, teamed with our commitment to fast turnaround and excellent customer service will be the success drivers for this partnership with Semtech."