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DigiKey added more than 108,000 new stocking parts
and 364 suppliers in 2025 Global distributor of electronic components and automation products, DigiKey, substantially increased its in-stock products available for same-day shipment by adding more than 108,000 new products in 2025. In total, over 1.6 million new products were added to the DigiKey system, along with 364 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey programs.
“The investments we have made in the scope of our product portfolio, along with investments in web experience, export compliance and price competitiveness continue to drive the unparalleled increases we are seeing in customer count and website traffic.” Said Mike Slater, vice president of global business development for DigiKey
DigiKey’s strong portfolio growth in 2025 was anchored by an impressive fourth quarter that saw the addition of 25,653 new stocking parts and 89 new suppliers to its line card.
DigiKey’s commitment to expanding in-stock inventory for same-day shipment allows engineers, designers, makers and procurement professionals to order prototype quantities for immediate shipping, without placing a special order in factory quantities or waiting for lead or transit time.
New supplier additions in the fourth quarter include: • Synaptics, which offers a portfolio of AI products for the next generation of digital experience designs. • ABB Installation Products, providing cabinet infrastructure and electrical protection products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications. • Silanna Semiconductor is a developer and manufacturer of analogue technologies, including ADC data converters and Laser Driver ICs. The company’s inventory expansion also provides customers with access to the most innovative new product introductions (NPIs) in their industries. Some of the NPIs added in Q4 2025 include: • Wago’s second-generation edge computers enable engineers and enterprise software developers to run their own internal applications for heavy data processing, such as machine learning. • Arduino’s UNO Q offers enhanced performance, greater flexibility and improved connectivity options for advanced electronics projects and applications. • Lattice Semiconductor’s MachXO4 FPGA portfolio expansion includes ultra-low power and high-performance options to meet the demands of modern systems. • Hirose’s FX31 series floating high-current connector supports up to 25A/800V per pin. The FX31 series offers vibration resistance, misalignment tolerance and stable performance up to +125°C. • Analogue Devices MAX22216V is an AEC-Q100-certified driver that integrates four programmable 36V half-bridges for driving inductive loads such as solenoid valves, DC motors, proportional valves, bistable valves and relays. • Samtec’s NitroWave high-performance RF microwave cable assemblies are optimised for frequencies beyond traditional industry standards to meet the requirements of the aerospace, defence, datacom, computer, semiconductor and instrumentation markets. • TDK Corporation’s expansion of its B409x series of SMD hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors is designed to withstand mechanical vibrations up to 30g.
DIGIKEY
https://www.digikey.com 44 FEBRUARY 2025 | ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERS
Pickering Interfaces reflects on switching & simulation highlights amid turbulent T&M
market conditions Reflecting on 2025, supplier of modular signal switching & simulation solutions for use in electronic test & verification, Pickering Interfaces, has highlighted 12 months of notable product introductions and company milestones— as well as looking ahead to continued success and progress in 2026.
2025 was a year marked by both challenges and opportunities, as uncertain global economic and trading conditions continued. Pickering focused on serving its customers by investing in new products, its global engineering teams and enhanced customer support worldwide. “The early months of 2025 were marked by global uncertainty, particularly in the manufacturing sector, as increased import tariffs on products entering North America created ripples across industries,” noted Joe Woodford, group director for global sales & marketing at Pickering.
“However, as the year progressed, stability returned and many sectors resumed more typical investment patterns. We saw a clear market re- covery in aerospace & defense, new space, eVTOL and scientific research—all of which played a leading role in the upturn. The automotive sector has remained active, although there has been a noticeable slowdown in parts of Europe—particularly within the EV market.”
“Despite the early-year uncertainty,” Woodford continued, “2025 was a very active and successful year for us. We continued to invest heavily in our global engineering and customer support teams and brought several key milestone products to market.”
Switching and simulation highlights included: • A new 12-slot, full-hybrid 2U chassis: built on an LXI platform, this chassis features field-replaceable controller and power supply units, enabling customers to house up to 24 3U PXI modules in the same space traditionally occupied by a 4U PXI system. • A PXI/PXIe 10-Gigabit T1 FIU switch: a world-first, this MEMS-based switch makes fault testing of the latest automotive Ethernet standards more cost-effective and accessible. • A new 5-amp battery simulator in PXI and PXIe: a significant upgrade from previous 300mA simulators, this 5A battery simulator is designed to simplify and accelerate BMS (battery management system) testing. • The largest BRIC switch topology in our history: designed for a large-scale quantum computing research project, this system supports an exceptionally high number of crosspoints and sets the stage for future applications requiring advanced connectivity and complexity.
“As the second half of 2025 brought renewed confidence across the industry, this was reflected in the energy and engagement we experienced at trade shows around the world,” noted Woodford. “In December, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of our Chinese office in Beijing. The event marked our growth and commitment to supporting customers in the region—and we are excited to further strengthen these partnerships in 2026. With a positive outlook for the year ahead, we have an exciting announcement planned for March that we’re very much looking forward to sharing with you. Here’s to a successful 2026!”
PICKERING INTERFACES
www.pickeringtest.com
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