New program introduces a low-cost, premium quality extension perfect for tinkering and taking designs from prototype to production

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, March 29, 2021 — (PRNewswire) — Digi-Key Electronics, the leading global electronic components distributor, launched the new DKRed program in its PCB Builder tool, which will allow makers, hobbyists and students to quote, source and order smaller quantities of custom print circuit boards (PCBs).

DKRed is a low-cost, quick-turn live feature in PCB Builder that has a minimum order quantity of just 4 boards, which can be as small as 1x1 inch. The turnaround time from ordering to delivery is approximately 10 days, with free shipping to all 50 U.S. states.

"With the launch of DKRed, Digi-Key is further committing to its mission of being a one-stop shop for turning a concept into reality for all customers," said Missy Hall, senior director, new market development for Digi-Key. "We are proud to enhance our PCB Builder tool to ensure that all stages in the design and development journey are supported, from design to prototyping, sourcing and beyond."

Digi-Key's PCB Builder tool, which launched in June 2020, streamlines the PCB ordering experience and allows customers to receive instant quotes from multiple PCB companies all in one place. PCB Builder is part of the Digi-Key Marketplace initiative, which provides a singular shopping experience for all things related to technology innovation -- IoT, industrial automation, test and measurement and more.

For more information on DKRed, please visit the DKRed page on Digi-Key's website.

About Digi-Key Electronics

Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is an authorized global, full-service distributor of  electronic components, and provides access to unlimited adjacent products and technologies through their online Marketplace. They offer more than 11.8 million components, with over 2.6 million in stock and available for immediate shipment, from over 1,700 quality name-brand manufacturers. In addition, Marketplace Product provides a singular shopping experience for all things related to technology innovation — IoT, industrial automation, test and measurement and more. Additional information and access to the world's broadest resources for technology innovation can be found by visiting  www.digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and  LinkedIn.

Editorial Contact

Shelli Lissick
Bellmont Partners
+1 651 276 6922
digikey@bellmontpartners.com

View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/digi-key-electronics-adds-dkred-custom-circuit-board-option-to-pcb-builder-301257184.html

SOURCE Digi-Key Electronics

Contact:

Company Name: Digi-Key Electronics Web: http://www.digikey.com