Digi-Key Corporation and RPM Systems
Corporation Sign Global Distribution Agreement
Thief River Falls, Minnesota and Redmond, Washington – June 17, 2008 – Digi-Key Corporation and RPM Systems Corporation announced today the signing of a global distribution agreement under which Digi-Key will distribute RPM’s MPQ programmer products.
RPM Systems Corporation produces test and programming equipment for use by developers and manufacturers of electronic products.
RPM products stocked by Digi-Key include its In-System Programmers (ISPs) for Zilog, Atmel, and Silicon Laboratories, as well as Cypress Semiconductor’s microcontrollers and PSoCs. These products are featured in Digi-Key’s print and online catalogs and are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key.
“We are very pleased to offer RPM Systems products to our customers,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. “For a great many of Digi-Key’s customers, time is money, and thus the reliability, efficiency, flexibility, and cost effectiveness of RPM Systems products will be of consequential appeal to the design engineers who have come to rely on us.”
Rich Moran, president of RPM Systems, added, “Thousands of designers and manufacturing professionals rely on Digi-Key daily for everything from initial component selection to production support. Partnering with Digi-Key provides a unique opportunity for us to connect with customers at design inception and continue to support them through the manufacturing process.”
About Digi-Key Corporation
One of the world’s fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 16 consecutive years from among the nation’s more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/ May 2007). Offering more than a million products from 400 quality name-brand manufacturers Digi-Key’s commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company’s broad product offering is available 24/7 at Digi-Key’s top-rated Web site,
About RPM Systems Corporation
RPM Systems Corporation produces test and programming equipment for use by developers and manufacturers of electronic products. Product offerings include Universal Serial Bus (USB) peripheral testers and high-speed in-system programmers (ISP) for various popular microcontroller families. RPM’s products enjoy an installed base which stretches around the globe and across the breadth of electronics-based industries. RPM headquarters is based in Redmond, Washington, USA. For more information, visit
Editorial Contact for Digi-Key Corporation
Steven G. Tsukichi
Vice President of Marketing
Digi-Key Corporation
218-681-8000, Ext 1001
Editorial Contact for RPM Systems Corporation
Rich Moran
President
RPM Systems Corporation
425-869-3901