Arrow to Stock Luminary Micro Stellaris(TM) Microcontroller Products

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept 12, 2006 -- The North American Components (NAC) business of Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Luminary Micro, the leading provider of ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-M3 processor-based microcontrollers, announced today they have entered into a franchise and distribution agreement. Effective immediately, customers will have access to Luminary Micro's Stellaris microcontroller products through Arrow's sales and support centers in the Americas.

"We are very excited to add Luminary Micro's Stellaris microcontroller products to our linecard," said Theron Makley, director, Engineering, Arrow. "With cost effective microcontrollers starting at $1 for ARM Cortex-M3-based processors, Stellaris products fill a very important gap in Arrow's current lineup of ARM-based microcontrollers."

Luminary Micro's Stellaris family of microcontrollers currently contains 19 feature-rich microcontrollers, supported by cost-effective development kits and low-cost evaluation kits, all available through Arrow Electronics. The Stellaris line of MCUs is targeted at embedded and industrial applications, such as building and home automation; factory automation and control; industrial control power devices; stepper motors; brushed and brushless DC motors; and AC induction motors.

Makley added, "Together, Luminary Micro's Stellaris microcontroller implementations, along with Arrow's offering of world-class ARM software tools and development systems, provide a pervasive 32-bit MCU solution that will help break down traditional cost barriers between 8-/16- and 32-bit. This enables embedded developers to consolidate their software platforms and tool chain costs across their entire product line."

Arline Nieder, vice president, Sales, Luminary Micro, said, "We are delighted to enter this strategic partnership with Arrow Electronics, the unsurpassed leader in microcontroller distribution. Arrow brings to the partnership access to more than 40,000 customers in North America, an outstanding logistics model and a very capable design-in support infrastructure. Together with Luminary Micro's established channel of manufacturer's representatives, we will reach customers in many locations and market segments that we would otherwise not be able to serve effectively."

About Arrow North American Components The North American Components (NAC) business of Arrow Electronics, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductors and passive, electromechanical, and connector products, services, and supply chain solutions tailored to serve distinct customer segments with dedicated sales teams. Three primary, customer-focused NAC groups serve these market segments: The Arrow/Zeus Electronics Group targets the aerospace and military markets; the Arrow Electronics Components Group serves local OEM and contract manufacturing customers; and the Arrow Alliance Group focuses on large customers with complex needs.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. is a major global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer products.

About Luminary Micro and Stellaris Luminary Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, markets and sells ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers (MCUs). Austin, Tex.-based Luminary Micro is the lead partner for the Cortex-M3 processor, delivering the world's first silicon implementation of the Cortex-M3 processor. Luminary Micro's introduction of the Stellaris(TM) family of products provides 32-bit performance for the same price as current 8- and 16- bit microcontroller designs. With entry-level pricing at $1.00 for an ARM technology-based MCU, Luminary Micro's Stellaris product line allows for standardization that eliminates future architectural upgrades or software tools changes. Contact the company at 1-512-279-8800 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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