Digi-Key to distribute Aptina's image sensors

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation and Aptina announced today that the companies have entered into an agreement for the worldwide distribution of Aptina's imaging products.

Now in stock and ready to ship from Digi-Key are Aptina image sensor components for both color and monochrome applications in resolutions ranging from 640 x 480 pixels to 2592 x 1944 pixels. Also available are several development boards and demonstration kits.

Slated to appear in future print and online catalogs, Aptina's image sensors are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's global websites.

Dave Doherty, Digi-Key vice president of semiconductor product, said, "We are very pleased to add Aptina to our line card. We are certain that its products will be of significant interest to customers seeking the benefits of leading-edge image sensors."

"Aptina strives to engage strategic suppliers who support the engineering industry with efficient, knowledgeable service and enhance customers' overall purchasing experience," said Jan du Preez, Aptina vice president, corporate sales. "Digi-Key is just such a supplier. Digi-Key broadens access to Aptina's quality, high-performance CMOS Imager solutions with easy online purchasing, quick delivery and quality support."