Nu Horizons And AKM Semiconductor Announce Exclusive North American Distribution Partnership

Melville, NY. & San Jose, CA - Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.,the distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination and system solutions; and AKM Semiconductor, Inc. (AKM), the U.S. subsidiary of Asahi Kasei EMD Corp., the supplier of digital audio converter IC's; recently announced an exclusive North American partnership agreement. This agreement encompasses the distribution of AKM's analog and mixed signal products within the United States, Canada and Mexico.

AKM manufactures over 150 unique digital audio conversion integrated circuits (ICs), including ADC's, DAC's, CODEC's, digital interface circuits and audio DSP's. AKM also provides low-power Class-D amplifiers, audio/video switches, and multimedia clocking IC's. AKM is one of the leading supplier of portable video IC's, as well as mixed-signal solutions for wired and wireless communications.

Lyle Knudson, vice president of sales for AKM Semiconductor, Inc. states, "Nu Horizons Electronics is an acknowledged leader in demand creation for semiconductor products. Their technical expertise, coupled with their world-class IT and logistics infrastructure, provides AKM customers with a suite of benefits ranging from engineering support to globally flexible supply chain services. AKM is pleased to partner with Nu Horizons throughout North America."

Rita Megling, senior vice president of marketing for Nu Horizons Electronics Corp., states, "AKM is a process innovator focused on information and communication systems. Their commitment to the development of technology in support of the information-communications market strives to meet the rising expectations of their customers. We look forward to adding AKM's diverse portfolio to our existing line card."

SOURCE: Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.