THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, Oct 9, 2025 – DigiKey has opened preorders for Arduino UNO Q development board, available through its website. The new generation of Arduino boards integrates a microprocessor with graphic acceleration and a microcontroller, enabling a versatile product development.
The UNO Q combines a Linux-based microprocessor (MPU) and a microcontroller (MCU) on one platform. The MPU supports Linux Debian and handles computing tasks such as AI inference, multimedia processing, and network management. The MCU provides real-time control for functions like motor actuation, sensor polling, or low-latency signal processing. Both subsystems are connected through Arduino’s RPC framework, Bridge, which enables reliable communication between the two processors.
“We’re honored to be one of the first distributors to carry Arduino’s innovative UNO Q,” said Mike Slater, vice president of global business development for DigiKey. “This distribution partnership underscores our commitment to delivering the latest new product introductions (NPIs) to our customers and validates DigiKey’s global market leadership. We look forward to playing a key role in the successful launch of the UNO Q and ensuring its impact is felt throughout the industry.”
The UNO Q includes Arduino App Lab, a development environment that combines Arduino sketches, Python scripts, and AI models in one interface. The Arduino App Lab allows developers to create and deploy projects that merge control with advanced processing, supporting applications across embedded systems, Linux, and edge AI.
“By partnering with Arduino on the launch and distribution of the UNO Q, we are empowering our broad, global customer base with the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for all developers,” said David Sandys, senior director of technical enablement & engagement for DigiKey. “The powerful multi-tool will assist in development for educators, makers and startups all the way to enterprise-level customers.”
Source: DigiKey
About DigiKey
DigiKey, established in 1972 by Ronald Stordahl, is a distributor of electronic components based in Thief River Falls, MN. The company stocks a vast selection of over 15.9 million products, including items like integrated circuits, connectors, capacitors, resistors, and relays. The products cater to design engineers and manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and consumer electronics industries. With customers in more than 180 countries, DigiKey provides services like same-day shipping and an intuitive online platform to simplify ordering. As of April 2025, DigiKey, a global distributor of electronic components, reported annual revenue exceeding $5 billion. The company employs over 5,000 individuals worldwide, delivering an average of 25,000 orders per day to customers in more than 180 countries. DigiKey’s extensive product portfolio includes over 15.9 million components sourced from more than 3,000 quality name-brand manufacturers.