Allegro, Digi-Key ink distribution agreement

Allegro MicroSystems Inc. and Digi-Key Corp. announced the signing of a distribution agreement.

Based on the agreement, Allegro products will be offered in Digi-Key's print and online catalogs, enabling Digi-Key to fulfill both the design and production needs of its growing customer base, said the press release.

Allegro is a supplier of high performance power ICs and Hall-effect sensors. This company's system-level solutions serve high-growth applications within the automotive, computer/office automation, industrial, consumer and communications markets.

"Digi-Key's depth and breadth of product offering will enhance Allegro's ability to satisfy our customers' demands for immediate access to our growing portfolio of products," said Arnie Maguire, Allegro's director of North American sales, in a statement. "We are delighted to partner with this established leader in the e-commerce area."