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Digi-Key Corporation and Aspen Labs Launch One-of-a-Kind, online 'Scheme-it'

The world's first Internet-based, schematic drawing tool

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - December 13, 2011 — 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 Aspen Labs, creator of EEWeb, have produced the industry's first online schematic drawing tool, Scheme-it.

"Digi-Key is excited to launch Scheme-it, the industry's only fully-online schematic tool," said Tony Harris, chief marketing officer, Digi-Key Corporation. "With Scheme-it, engineers are able to easily create the blueprint for any design while gaining access to Digi-Key's expansive product listing in one online experience."

"Scheme-it is a new design tool that allows engineers, students, and enthusiasts to quickly create and share electronic schematics from directly within their web browser," said Joe Wolin, Aspen Labs.

Scheme-it allows users to:

Design electronics schematics and technical diagrams. Utilize an integrated electronic symbol library and the Digi-Key component catalog. Keep track of parts used in each design with Digi-Key's Bill of Materials (BOM) Manager. Share drawings with other engineers via email and/or web link. Export drawings to an image for personal use. Scheme-it runs natively in all major browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome, and does not require the use of browser plugins. Users must be registered at www.digikey.com to save designs on Scheme-it.

To experience an instructional video tutorial featuring Scheme-it go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVaWkhrEo4s or click here: Scheme-it tutorial.

Scheme-it can be found on Digi-Key's website under "Resources," on Digi-Key's Academic Program page, or by going to www.digikey.com/schemeit.

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As the leading integrated Internet-based distributor, information about and inventory of millions of products is accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from Digi-Key's single, North American location. The company's integrated business model provides product and support information online to help put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve tough product development challenges.

The company's online offerings and resources include: PTM® product training modules; TechZoneSM technology zones; Another Geek Moment videos; Digi-Key toolbar; PurchasingProSM for electronics buyers; TechXchangeSM; a Mobile and Social Center; and a Reference Design Library.

About Digi-Key Corporation

As one of the world's leading totally integrated, Internet-based distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key Corporation has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than two million products from over 470 quality name-brand manufacturers at www.digikey.com. A testament to Digi-Key's unparalleled commitment to service, North American design engineers have ranked Digi-Key as the #1 Most Preferred Distributor (UBM/EE Times Electronic's Distributor Customer Evaluation Study/June 2011). With global sales for 2010 surpassing .5 billion, Digi-Key's single location in North America is one of its greatest assets. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.

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