Global electronics distributor DigiKey and connectivity/power solutions supplier Qorvo have entered into a worldwide distribution agreement that will further expand their customers’ options. By offering more than 15.9 million products from over 3,000 manufacturers, DigiKey makes it possible to procure components from a single source to speed design times.
By teaming with DigiKey, Qorvo supports customers in a diversity of rapidly growing markets, including aerospace and defense (A&D), automotive, power, and wireless communications.
Among the Qorvo products DigiKey will distribute are its newly launched Ku-Band satcom beamformer ICs for phased-array-based user terminals (see image above). The AWMF-0240 (receive) and AWMF-0241 (transmit) devices are said to reduce DC power consumption by 25% for transmit arrays and 14% for receive arrays without compromise to EIRP or noise sensitivity.
Corbin Graham, senior director of global distribution at Qorvo, explained how the partnership benefits customers, “For Qorvo, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions to our customers is a top priority, and our agreement with DigiKey reinforces that commitment.”
He added, “This collaboration expands global access to our products, ensuring our customers receive the advanced technologies they need with exceptional efficiency and support.”
Ken Paxton, director of advanced semiconductors at DigiKey, said, “We are excited to partner with Qorvo to bring their innovative RF and power semiconductor solutions to our customers around the globe.”
He explained what the new bond means to their customers: “By making Qorvo’s extensive portfolio easily accessible to engineers and innovators worldwide, we can propel industries like wireless, smart living, power, defense technology, and automotive into the future.”
