Digi-Key becomes distributor for Bosch Sensortec's sensors

Digi-Key Corporation and Bosch Sensortec have entered into a global agreement for the distribution of Bosch Sensortec's acceleration and pressure sensors.

Bosch Sensortec manufactures micro mechanical sensors for applications including GPS navigation enhancement, in- and outdoor navigation, leisure, sports and health monitoring, weather forecast, vertical velocity indication, and fan power control. Bosch Sensortec's award winning BMP085 is a high precision, ultra low-power barometric pressure sensor for use in advanced mobile applications.

Bosch Sensortec products stocked by Digi-Key are available through its global websites and will be featured in upcoming print and online catalogs.

"We are very pleased to add Bosch Sensortec to our register of trusted supplier partners and offer the advantages of its products to the hundreds of thousands of design engineers who rely on Digi-Key for the quick delivery of the electronic components they need," said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key vice president, interconnect, passive and electromechanical product. "

Frank Melzer, CEO of Bosch Sensortec, pointed out, "Our customers expect worldwide availability and support for our products. We are convinced that Digi-Key is a strong partner for broadening our sales channels."