TechZones simplify online part selection for design engineers

Digi-Key has unveiled its enhanced online TechZones, as part of a recent series of web site updates. The TechZones are designed to give design engineers an at-a-glance aggregate view of new products, technical resources and application-specific content. Digi-Key’s TechZones include: - Lighting Solutions - Energy Harvesting Solutions - Microcontroller Solutions - Power Solutions - Sensor Solutions - and Wireless Solutions. The new TechZone provide engineers with an at-a-glance aggregate view of product information and highlights, videos, articles, suppliers, reference designs and industry-specific solutions. The easily accessible information saves customers time, making it easy to access products, solutions and technical content directly related to their projects. Localized versions of the new TechZones are accessible on all of Digi-Key’s global websites, says the company. For example - The featured Lighting Solutions TechZone features a compilation of new product content and an easy-to-use component selection tool. The new features of the page include the Product Selector, LED Modules and Light Engines guide along with a comprehensive view of all industry suppliers. New products and component information from all Digi-Key lighting component manufacturers is easy to access in one convenient location versus residing only in the 'Supplier Marketing Centres', says the company. “By aggregating the TechZone content, lighting industry engineers now have access to the latest and greatest LED products or modules all in one place,” said Robbie Paul, director of lighting sales, Digi-Key. “Digi-Key is a one-stop-shop for buyers who want to compare offerings from multiple suppliers while accessing valuable technical information, reference design and informative videos. It’s a faster, easier way to research, locate and order parts that are confirmed in stock and ready for next-day delivery.” New features include: 1 - The central aggregate collection of all Lighting Solutions organizes content by manufacturer, application and component type, making it easy for engineers to access the most relevant products and solutions. 2 - The LED Modules and Light Engines sections offer the most up-to-date and innovative supplier LED modules and engines. Modules and engines take product development to the next level by simplifying design and reducing cycle time, allowing fixtures and luminaires to be introduced into the market at a faster pace 3 - Digi-Key’s Lighting Product Selector allows the opportunity for designers to quickly browse and locate components to develop solid-state fixtures and luminaires. Categories include LEDs, drivers, optics, thermals, interconnect and protection devices.