Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro) has announced a global distribution agreement with DigiKey, a leading global distributor of electronic components. Under the new partnership, DigiKey will become a franchised distributor, enabling worldwide marketing and sales of Menlo Micro’s Ideal Switch technology.
The agreement expands access to Menlo Micro’s breakthrough innovation, the Ideal Switch, which delivers significant performance and efficiency improvements compared to traditional switches. The Ideal Switch name is a registered trademark of Menlo Microsystems, Inc.
“This partnership focuses on expanding Menlo Micro’s Ideal Switch technology to an even wider group of power and RF designers by leveraging DigiKey’s world-class distribution expertise,” said Yalcin Bulut, COO at Menlo Micro. “The addition of DigiKey as a global distribution partner will not only empower engineers and designers to leverage our breakthrough technology for a wide range of applications, but it will also strengthen our worldwide distribution network to better support the expanding business and technical needs of our customers.”
What Makes Menlo Micro’s Technology Unique:
Menlo Micro’s product technology combines semiconductor innovations with advanced switch design, addressing limitations of traditional electromechanical switches. Key advantages include:
- Higher Efficiency: Lower energy loss and improved system performance.
- Smaller Size: Compact form factor for integration into modern designs.
- Extended Lifespan: Significantly increased reliability and durability.
These characteristics make the technology suitable for a variety of applications across industries such as:
- Smart Energy
- Home Automation
- Industrial IoT
- Test and Measurement
- Aerospace and Defense
- Telecommunications
- Consumer Electronics
- Medical Devices
Supporting Engineers with Advanced Solutions
The new agreement ensures immediate access to Menlo Micro’s Ideal Switch products through DigiKey’s global platform. Engineers and designers will benefit from shorter design cycles and streamlined access to advanced switching technology for their applications.
“DigiKey is excited to add Menlo Micro’s Ideal Switch technology to our line card,” said Ken Paxton, Director, Advanced Semiconductor at DigiKey. “This partnership allows us to connect engineers and designers around the world with advanced switch solutions to enhance their products and designs and support their efforts to create cutting-edge technology.”
Strengthening Innovation and Accessibility
The collaboration aligns with both companies’ shared goal of supporting innovation and meeting the evolving needs of the electronics industry. By partnering with DigiKey, Menlo Micro expands its reach and strengthens its ability to provide engineers with the tools they need to develop next-generation technologies.
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About Menlo Micro
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro develops advanced electronic switch technology with its Ideal Switch platform. Combining the benefits of electromechanical and solid-state switches, Menlo Micro’s technology delivers significant reductions in size, weight, and power consumption across industries, including medical, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, industrial IoT, and test and measurement.
About DigiKey
DigiKey, based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, is a global distributor of electronic components and automation products. Offering more than 15.6 million components from over 3,000 manufacturers, DigiKey provides engineers, designers, and procurement professionals with tools, resources, and a wide inventory to support product development and production needs.
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