NXP/Digikey Parts Library
Sunstone Circuits Launches Live, Comprehensive Digital Parts Library with NXP and
Digi-Key
Through PCB123® Design Software, Designers Can Now Order Parts in Real Time
Mulino, Ore. – March 16, 2009 – Sunstone Circuits, the printed circuit board (PCB)
prototype solutions provider, is coordinating efforts with
NXP Semiconductors to build and certify the complete NXP parts catalog within
Sunstone’s PCB123® V3.2 design software. Design engineers can search the manufacturer’s
parts library, including certified footprints and schematic symbols, and then order
parts in real time directly from Digi-Key’s
online database via PCB123®’s LiveBOM functionality.
By integrating NXP’s comprehensive parts library into the
Sunstone ECOsystemSM Design Environment, PCB designers can now
conceive, design, order and accurately manufacture assembled prototypes through
a single design flow, all supported by Sunstone’s live customer service (24/7/365).
“By eliminating the need for designers to build out their own parts libraries, we
are saving designers a tremendous amount of time and energy, which translates into
greater productivity and reduced costs throughout the entire design flow,” said
president and CEO of Sunstone Circuits, Terry Heilman. “Not only does the comprehensive
parts library make PCB123®’s LiveBOM functionality much more powerful, it is indicative
of why Sunstone remains the easiest PCB solutions provider to do business with.”
The Sunstone ECOsystem Design Environment serves as the centralized force that brings
each partner’s area of expertise together to benefit designers. In turn, the Sunstone
ECOsystem enables all the participating partners to better service their customers.
“Digi-Key’s enthusiasm about its partnership with Sunstone Circuits is enhanced
as NXP Semiconductors joins forces with Sunstone in support of its initiative with
PCB123®,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. “We know our colleagues at
NXP share our view that providing reliable information and getting components in
front of engineers at the point of part selection through the integration of our
information databases into design software such as the PCB123®, is another way of
providing our mutual customers within the engineering design community with superior
service.”
“NXP continually looks for industry innovators to collaborate with to best serve
our customer base,” said John Tuley, senior director, distribution Americas of NXP
Semiconductors. “Sunstone Circuits and its world-class PCB123® software, combined
with Digi-Key’s electronics parts database, present design engineers with the perfect
solution to quickly and easily design and build prototype PCBs - creating unique
opportunities for NXP and our customers.”
Sunstone ECOsystem Provides Best-in Class Design Options Breaking down barriers
in the PCB industry, the Sunstone ECOsystem improves the PCB prototyping process
for designers, from concept to delivery, by integrating the four discrete segments
of PCB prototyping:
- Knowledge – PCB designer expertise
- Tools – Design packages and software
- Parts and Libraries – Sourcing and tracking of PCB components
- Manufacturing – PCB manufacturing capability and expertise
The NXP parts library integrates the parts ordering process into the design process,
enabling designers to efficiently verify parts availability and pricing before committing
the design to a manufacturer. The NXP parts library is only available in PCB123®
V3.2. Download a free copy of V3.2 at www.Sunstone.com.
About Sunstone Circuits
Sunstone Circuits® pioneered the online ordering of printed circuit boards (PCBs),
and is the leading PCB solutions provider with more than 35 years of experience
in delivering quality engineering software along with quick and on-time PCBs for
the electronic design industry. Sunstone is dedicated to improving the PCB prototyping
process from quote to delivery (Q2D®) and provides “live” customer support every
day of the year (24/7/365). For more information about Sunstone’s PCB solutions
plus online quote and ordering process, please visit
www.Sunstone.com.
PCB123®, Q2D®, and Sunstone ECOsystemSM are trademarks of
Sunstone Circuits, LLC.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP is a leading semiconductor company founded by Philips more than 50 years ago.
Headquartered in Europe, the company has about 30,000 employees working in more
than 30 countries and posted sales of USD 5.4 billion (including the Mobile & Personal
business) in 2008. NXP creates semiconductors, system solutions and software that
deliver better sensory experiences in TVs, set-top boxes, identification applications,
mobile phones, cars and a wide range of other electronic devices. News from NXP
is located at www.nxp.com.
About Digi-Key
One of the world’s fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key
has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to
service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and
production quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for
Overall Performance for 17 consecutive years from among the nation’s more than 200
distributors (EE Times Distribution Study / August 2008). Offering more than a million
products from nearly 400 quality, name-brand manufacturers, Digi-Key’s commitment
to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company’s broad product offering is
available 24/7 at Digi-Key’s top-rated web site www.digikey.com.