New online capability creates convenience for customers

Texas Instruments and authorized distributors have created a seamless Web process that makes doing business with TI easier.

Customers can now order and check product availability among multiple distributors from a single location on TI's website www.ti.com. When design engineers select a device, they can check availability and place orders with the distributor of their choice in about three clicks.

The capability is the newest feature of TI's already fast and effective Internet services, which provide data sheets, application notes and other technical documentation online. It is made possible through TI's TI&ME, an electronic service in which designers can register to receive information about TI's products customized for their needs.

The new availability/order service is being implemented worldwide and features leading distributors. Through TI&ME registration, design engineers receive customized information based on their locations. For example, customers in North America get information about North American distributors; customers in Europe find out what's available through European distributors. Once connected to a distributor's page, the customers don't have to re-enter information; they're automatically linked to the site that allows them to order the specific part they've requested.

Like TI&ME, this new service is a way for TI to help customers save time during purchasing, development, prototyping and production stages of designing with TI products. It also exemplifies TI's efforts in working with distributors to meet customers' needs, regardless of their organizations' size.

Convenience in action

To see how it works, go to www.ti.com.

Click on "Design Engineers" or "Semiconductors" then select one of the specialized searches based on part number, device parameters or product family tree.

After selecting the part, choose "Check stock or order"; under the "Availability/Samples" column. Customers who are registered with TI&ME will link to a page that contains phone numbers and Web links to distributors in their country or region carrying their selected part. Those who are not registered will be able to fill out a short form and upon completion will automatically receive the customized information.