Optichron and Digi-Key Sign Worldwide Distribution Agreement

FREMONT, Calif.& THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Oct. 3, 2005--Optichron, Inc., a technology pioneer in nonlinear signal processing, and Digi-Key Corporation, a leader in electronic component distribution, today announced that they have entered into an agreement for worldwide distribution of Optichron's complete lineup of analog-to-digital converter module products. Optichron's pioneering semiconductor products eliminate nonlinear distortion generated in analog-to-digital converters to improve performance, precision and efficiency in a broad range of communications, medical and industrial applications. Digi-Key sells globally and ships components to over 100 countries.

"Digi-Key has a reputation for providing deep customer support, and quick turn-around time from product inquiries through order fulfillment," said Ron Abruzzese, vice president of sales for Optichron. "Their proven commitment to excellent service, coupled with their drive to deliver leading-edge semiconductor products to a diversified global customer base, aligns perfectly with our market and channel strategies to offer our innovations across growing applications."

"As a worldwide distributor of semiconductor products, we look to partner with suppliers who are committed to building innovative, quality products that address customers' technology needs across a variety of dynamic markets," said Mark Larson, president and COO of Digi-Key Corporation. "We are pleased to have a worldwide franchise agreement with Optichron which will allow Digi-Key to fill both the design and production needs of our customers."

About Optichron

Optichron is a fabless semiconductor company that leverages its pioneering advancements in nonlinear signal processing to offer high-performance mixed-signal and communications products. The company's Linearizer IC family, based on the proprietary Turbolinear(TM) technology, corrects for nonlinear distortion generated in high-speed analog-to-digital converters. The company is currently engaged in developing other high- performance nonlinear signal processing applications and products. For more information please visit www.optichron.com.

About Digi-Key Corporation

Digi-Key Corporation is one of the fastest growing electronic component distributors in the world. From its beginnings, Digi-Key Corporation has attained a reputation of leadership in the electronic distribution business for its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of prototype/design as well as production volume quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key consistently rates #1 for overall performance among more than 600 distributors in the United States. They offer over 530,000 different products from more than 320 quality name-brand manufacturers. Their commitment to inventory is second-to-none. Access to this broad product offering is available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week by going online at www.digikey.com.