The Taiwan Semiconductor range includes discrete power rectifiers, analogue ICs, voltage references, sensors, linear and switching regulators, op-amps, comparators, and lighting ICs. The move adds on to Allied Electronic’s semiconductor portfolio, which already includes a range of microcontrollers, LEDs and drivers, smart power components, and power semiconductors among others.

“Our aim is to grow sales in North America by delivering product excellence and superior customer support,” said Andy Chao, VP Marketing and Sales, Taiwan Semiconductor. “Working with a high-service-level distributor is the key to success and the partnership is the natural choice and builds on our work with RS Components in other important territories worldwide.”

“Adding Taiwan Semiconductor further strengthens our portfolio as a supplier of semiconductors to the region,” said Dan Radic, Product Director – Semiconductors, Allied Electronics. “The product range complements our current portfolio of passives, electromechanical components, interconnects, single-board computers, consumables and more, all deliverable from stock.”

Jonathan Boxall, Global Head of Semiconductors, RS Components, added, “By choosing to work with Allied Electronics in North America, Taiwan Semiconductor has endorsed the excellent results achieved in important markets in EMEA and Asia. By establishing this truly global agreement, our two organisations can go on to achieve even greater successes together.”