))) Texas Instruments RFid Systems
Signs Distribution Agreement With
Digi-Key Corporation

))) DALLAS, TX (August 26, 2003)

Texas Instruments RFid (TI-RFid™) Systems, a worldwide leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, today announced it has named Digi-Key Corporation of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, an authorized distributor of TI-RFid™ products for the Americas. A top-rated distributor of electronic components, Digi-Key has added Texas Instruments RFid Systems’ full line of low-frequency and high-frequency transponders and readers, integrated circuits, reader ASICs and RFID Evaluation Kits to its extensive line of product offerings.

The agreement with Digi-Key extends the distribution of TI-RFid™ products to design engineers who are building RFID-based systems. Texas Instruments’ RFID products are used in a variety of applications including automotive security, vehicle and personnel access control, product and asset tracking, wireless payment, sports timing, product authentication, ticketing, document management and supply chain tracking.

Digi-Key is offering both engineering prototype and production quantities to customers through its state-of-the-art order fulfillment system that enables Digi-Key to process orders – from order entry to shipping – in 20 minutes. The company’s Design Support Services (DSS) group provides engineers with in-depth application support, component selection advice, technology tips, and efficient interface between the customer and the supplier. With a high in-stock rate and quality customer service capabilities, Digi-Key provides same day shipments on orders entered by 8:00 pm Central time. Customers can place their orders online at www.digikey.com, or by phone, fax and regular mail.

“Digi-Key is a top destination for design engineers seeking electronic components and this agreement gives them fast and easy access to our products,” said Tammy Stewart, manager of partner programs, Texas Instruments RFid Systems.

“RFID products are in demand and we’re pleased to partner with
TI-RFid™, a market-leading provider of a full range of high-quality RFID products,” said Mark Larson, president, Digi-Key Corporation. “This agreement further extends our offerings of the RFID products that engineers are seeking to design ISO-compliant systems.”

About Digi-Key Corporation

Founded in 1972, Digi-Key Corporation is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components. In the past four years, the company has moved from 20th largest to the 9th largest among more than 600 electronic component distributors in North America. Digi-Key represents more than 275 manufacturers and stocks more than 150,000 products, fulfilling 1.3 million orders per year. The company serves an international customer base from its headquarters in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. For more information visit Digi-Key at www.digikey.com or call 1-800-344-4539.