Avnet Electronics Marketing Selects Data I/O FlashCORE(TM) Automated Programming Solutions for Worldwide Services

Avnet Electronics Marketing Selects Data I/O FlashCORE(TM) Automated Programming Solutions for Worldwide Services

February 16, 2006

    REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Data
I/O(R) (Nasdaq: DAIO), the leading provider of manual and
automated programming systems announced today that Avnet
Electronics Marketing has recently installed multiple Data
I/O automated systems in their Value Added Programming
centers in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

    The increased consumption of programmable high-density
Flash memory and microcontrollers has driven the need for
significantly advanced programming and socketing technology
as well as higher speed automated handling systems.

    "This significant investment by Avnet in Data
I/O's FlashCORE technology represents a fundamental change
in Avnet's ability to support the latest device
technologies and packages," said Bruce Rodgers, Data
I/O Vice President of Sales & Marketing Americas /
Asia.  "The PS family that Avnet has installed also
provides important flexibility in system configurations
allowing Avnet to respond more efficiently to the wide mix
of devices supported by their programming services."

    "Avnet has utilized Data I/O's automated systems
for some time, but this investment in these multiple
systems is due to a careful trade study from which we
determined Data I/O's systems represent the best match with
our current and future requirements in both programming
technology and capacity. Continuing to utilize these
capabilities will undoubtedly prove to be a 
huge advantage for our customers when servicing their
needs," noted Jim Mooney, Director of Operations for
Avnet Electronics Marketing.  "It is also important
for us to optimize Avnet's ability to support customers on
a worldwide basis. Leveraging Data I/O's strong
relationships with leading semiconductor companies on an
international level will help us achieve that goal."

    The FlashCORE high-speed programming architecture
provides a common platform for all systems in the PS family
including the PS288FC, PS300, and PS588 high-speed automated
systems.  Based on a modular concept, all systems share the
same user interface, programmers, consumables, algorithms
and job creation and management software systems.  This
modularity enhances productivity and significantly reduces
the cost of changeovers in a high mix environment.  Modular
feeder options for tray, tape and tube are also available,
increasing compatibility and useability, and protecting the
customer investment.

    About Avnet Programming Centers

    A large percentage of components purchased by Avnet
Electronics Marketing customers require customization.
Avnet performs a wide range of services within their
Logistic Centers, including IC programming, connector and
cable assembly, tape & reel, customized packaging,
integration, and light manufacturing and assembly.

    Avnet Programming Centers operate in all global
regions, and support programmable technologies such as
PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, Flash, PLD, FPGA and microcontrollers.
Avnet's programming centers provide a range of services
including first article and prototype builds, volume device
programming, application of customer laser or label
identification, tape and reel, and lead inspection. State
of the art automated pick and place systems are designed
for a variety of packaging types, including DIP, PLCC, LCC
QFP, TQFP, SOIC, TSOP, QFN, MLF and BGA.

    About Data I/O 

    With more than 32 years of innovative leadership in the
device programming industry, Data I/O Corporation(R)
(Nasdaq: DAIO) provides manual and automated device
programming systems that specifically address the
requirements of engineering and manufacturing operations.
FlashCORE(TM) is the architecture behind a family of Flash
programmers that deliver the highest throughput and lowest
cost per programmed device. For other than Flash devices,
the MultiSyte and UniSite families provide universal
support and versatility to address a wide variety of
programming needs. Data I/O Corporation is headquartered in
Redmond, Washington, and has sales and service offices
worldwide. For more information, see http://www.dataio.com
or call 800-426-1045.

    Forward-Looking Statements 

    All company and product names mentioned may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders and are used for identification purposes only. The
matters discussed in this news release include
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary
significantly. These risks include market and competitive
factors, and other risks described in the Company's most
recent annual report and/or in any of its other filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company
assumes no obligation to update the information in this
release. Reference to the Company's website above does not
constitute incorporation of any of the information thereon
into this press release. 

    For more information, please contact:

    Bruce Rodgers 
    Data I/O Corporation
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    Dennis McFarland 
    Goldstein Group Communications 
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    Mary Kerimi 
    Avnet Programming Services
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SOURCE  Data I/O Corporation