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Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with MEMSIC, a leading provider of MEMS sensor components, sophisticated inertial systems, and leading-edge wireless sensor networks. “As technology tries to fit more and more functionality into smaller and smaller spaces, MEMS has grown exponentially in utilization,” said Mark Zack, Digi-Key Vice President, Global Semiconductor Product. “By integrating IC and MEMS functionality, MEMSIC offers our customers a unique product to fill a growing need in their designs. We are pleased to partner with MEMSIC.” MEMSIC designs and manufactures integrated micro-electromechanical sensors using a standard integrated circuit manufacturing process. The company combines proprietary thermal-based MEMS technology and advanced analog mixed-signal processing circuitry into a single chip. This allows MEMSIC to produce high-performance accelerometers and other MEMS devices at substantially lower cost than most traditional processes. “Digi-Key is recognized by design engineers worldwide for its excellent service,…