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  • DigiKey, Qorvo Announce Global Distribution Agreement

    DigiKey, Qorvo Announce Global Distribution Agreement

    DigiKey will distribute Qorvo’s leading connectivity and power solutions worldwide. Image: DigiKey

    THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, Feb 26, 2025 – DigiKey and Qorvo has announced a worldwide distribution agreement. The collaboration will further enhance the awareness, availability and speed of delivery of Qorvo’s high-performance solutions to customers around the world.

    DigiKey will distribute Qorvo’s connectivity and power solutions worldwide.

    The collaboration with DigiKey further extends Qorvo’s product reach across North America, EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring delivery and additional support for customers in markets such as IoT, defense, aerospace, automotive, power and wireless infrastructure. By leveraging DigiKey’s logistics and distribution capabilities, Qorvo will satisfy growing demand and accelerate its customers’ time-to-market.

    “For Qorvo, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions to our customers is a top priority, and our agreement with DigiKey reinforces that commitment,” said Corbin Graham, senior director of global distribution at Qorvo. “This collaboration expands global access to our products, ensuring our customers receive the advanced technologies they need with exceptional efficiency and support.”

    DigiKey’s expansive product offering that includes over 15.9 million products, enables Qorvo’s customers to order entire bills of materials in one place and receive orders efficiently and in cost saving time. This minimizes lead times and enhances project timelines.

    “We are excited to partner with Qorvo to bring their innovative RF and power semiconductor solutions to our customers around the globe,” said Ken Paxton, director of advanced semiconductors at DigiKey. “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.”

    Source: DigiKey

    About DigiKey

    DigiKey, founded in 1972 by Ronald Stordahl, is a distributor of electronic components headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. The company offers an inventory of over 15.9 million products, including integrated circuits, connectors, capacitors, resistors, relays, catering to design engineers and manufacturers across industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. DigiKey serves customers in more than 180 countries, providing services like same-day shipping and a user-friendly online platform. As of 2023, the company reported annual revenues of approximately $5 billion and employed over 5,000 people. DigiKey’s commitment to innovation and customer service has solidified its position as a global leader in electronic component distribution.

    About Qorvo

    Qorvo, Inc., established on January 1, 2015, through the merger of TriQuint Semiconductor and RF Micro Devices, is a provider of radio frequency (RF) solutions and core technologies. Headquartered in Greensboro, NC, Qorvo designs and manufactures products including amplifiers, control products, discrete transistors, filters, frequency converters, and power management solutions. The manufactured goods serve various industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, defense and aerospace, industrial, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile devices, and network infrastructure. As of 2024, Qorvo employs approximately 8,700 individuals and reported an annual revenue of approx. $3.8 billion.

  • DigiKey to Use TraceParts so Customers Can Download CAD Models

    DigiKey to Use TraceParts so Customers Can Download CAD Models

    THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, Feb 5, 2025 – DigiKey has announced a partnership with TraceParts , a provider of CAD content for engineering, industrial equipment, and machine design.

    DigiKey and TraceParts announce a partnership that expands the availability of downloadable CAD model offerings for engineers, makers and product developers. Image: TraceParts

    How to download CAD Models from DigiKey.

    Download TraceParts CAD-content from the DigiKey website in 5 steps:

    Step 1: Go to the DigiKey platform and select the type of component you’re looking for.

    Step 2: In the filters, in the “Media” section, check “EDA/CAD Models” and click “Apply all”.


    Step 3: Search for your desired component and go to its Product Page. Here, click the link in EDA/CAD models. 


    Step 4: It opens a new page, scroll down to the bottom of the page to see TraceParts 3D viewer. 


    Step 5: Choose from over 60 CAD Formats and download the one you need. 

    How to download CAD Models from DigiKey Step 5

    The partnership brings together DigiKey’s range of electronic components and TraceParts’ 3D CAD models and design tools. This integration will help engineers, makers, and product developers work faster, improving design cycles and simplifying workflows for a more efficient prototyping process.

    “We are excited to integrate TraceParts’ extensive 3D model library to our product catalog, making it easier than ever for designers and engineers to move seamlessly from ideation to CAD tool to finished product,” said Cody Walseth, digital product owner for DigiKey. “This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to empowering our customers and accelerating their journey from concept to creation.”

    “We are thrilled to collaborate with DigiKey to bring our extensive CAD content and technology to their website,” said Leia Sanderson Teixeira, chief commercial officer for TraceParts. “This integration highlights our shared commitment to supporting engineers and designers with seamless access to the tools they need to innovate. We’re confident that this partnership marks the beginning of an exciting journey with significant potential to enhance the design experience for DigiKey’s customers worldwide.” 

    About TraceParts

    TraceParts, established in 1990 and headquartered in Saint Romain de Colbosc, France, is a leading provider of 3D digital content for engineering. The company offers a comprehensive platform featuring CAD part libraries, electronic catalogs, and product configurators, assisting engineers and designers to access over 100 million CAD models and product datasheets. This library supports various stages of product development, including design, purchasing, manufacturing, and maintenance. TraceParts serves a diverse range of industries, including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, design software, and computer hardware, facilitating efficient product development and innovation. As of August 2024, TraceParts reported an annual revenue of approximately $15 million and employed around 100 people across four continents, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

    About DigiKey

    DigiKey, founded in 1972 by Ronald Stordahl, is a distributor of electronic components headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. The company offers an inventory of over 15.9 million products, including integrated circuits, connectors, capacitors, resistors, and relays, catering to design engineers and manufacturers across industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. DigiKey serves customers in more than 180 countries, providing services like same-day shipping and a user-friendly online platform. As of 2023, the company reported annual revenues of approximately $5 billion and employed over 5,000 people. DigiKey’s commitment to innovation and customer service has solidified its position as a global leader in electronic component distribution.

    Source: TraceParts