Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced a partnership with Cree, Molex, and RECOM to offer an all-in-one, LED lighting solution based on the Cree XLamp platform.

The Digi-Key CXA2011 XLamp LED lighting kit combines the performance, ease-of-use, and reliability of the XLamp series of LED arrays into a simple, all-in-one solution that takes the mystery out of building LED light fixtures. Digi-Key encourages LED design by offering all the necessary components, including a heat sink, connectors, power supply, and LED array, in a convenient, flexible kit.

“We are excited to partner with Cree, Molex and RECOM in offering this all-in-one LED solution,” said Mark Zack, vice president, semiconductor product, Digi-Key Corporation. “We have accentuated simplicity and flexibility in this kit allowing quick demonstrations, shorter design cycles and making LED utilization more accessible.”

Streamlining the process even further, Digi-Key has created a step-by-step video as part of its Another Geek Moment series on YouTube. The video details just how easy this kit is to assemble with only a screwdriver and the provided components.

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Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and RECOM Power, Inc. today announced the two companies have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute RECOM Power, Inc.’s products to customers worldwide.

RECOM Power, Inc. is a leading supplier of constant current dimmable LED drivers; DC/DC converters; switching regulators; and single, dual, and triple output AC/DC modules. RECOM focuses on providing dedicated product for the industrial controls, lighting, medical, military (COTS), and telecommunications markets. RECOM products are currently available for purchase on Digi-Key’s global websites and will be featured in future print and online catalogs.

“With this global distribution agreement, RECOM Power, Inc.’s reputation as a leading supplier and Digi-Key’s reputation as a leading global distributor have combined to provide our customers with access to more top-quality product from another world-leading supplier,” said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key’s vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical product. “We believe this new partnership with RECOM will affirm Digi-Key’s commitment to working with the world’s foremost suppliers of electronic components.”

“As RECOM’s extensive portfolio of high-end modular power supplies continues to grow, so does our need for outstanding distribution partners,” said Christoph Wolf, vice president of sales – Americas for RECOM Power, Inc. “It is with pleasure that we are joining forces with Digi-Key to offer our solutions to a broader customer base, while making their selection and use easier for design engineers and our customers worldwide.”

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European distribution agreement with Recom increases Arrow’s focus on power supplies

Arrow Electronics has expanded its power technology portfolio by signing a distribution agreement with Recom, a leading global supplier of DC/DC and AC/DC converters. Under the terms of the new agreement, Arrow will sell and support Recom’s complete power converter product range throughout Europe.

The new agreement is in line with Arrow’s strategy to provide the widest possible range of power supply and converter technologies to designers across Europe. For Recom, the agreement will expand the penetration of its product ranges into European markets and ensure that customers have access to products and support at a local level.

Available in single, dual, and triple rail outputs and a wide variety of input and output voltage configurations, power ratings, and isolation voltages, Recom converters are used in most industries requiring low- to medium-power voltage conversion in the 0.25W to 60W range. The company also offers the largest range of safety agency-approved converters from any manufacturer.

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