Virtual Online Webinar Series Explores RF and Power Management Technologies

LaFox, IL, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today its support of the Qorvo Design Summit, a virtual online webinar series exploring RF and power management technology. Hosted by Qorvo and starting in August, the month-long series of webinars connects market and product experts with engineers to solve design challenges for applications such as 5G, Wi-Fi, radar, mobile, and motor control.

“We are pleased to support the Qorvo Design Summit, with global sales and technical assistance to help provide solutions to engineers’ design challenges,” stated Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “Qorvo continues to innovate, not only with products and technology, but also with the type of support and education it provides to engineers.”

A complete schedule of Qorvo’s Design Summit webinars can be found here. Registration is now open for the presentations.

Richardson Electronics provides a broad range of Qorvo products, including the most advanced high-performance components. To learn more, visit the Qorvo ThinkTank or the Qorvo Supplier homepage.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.  We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For 70 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave and power products. With the launch of the Power & Microwave Technologies group, we continue this legacy and complement it with new products from the world’s most innovative technology partners. Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group focuses on what we do best: identify and design disruptive technologies, introduce new products on a global basis, develop solutions for our customers, and provide exceptional worldwide support. As a global company, we provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. More information is available at: www.rellpower.com.

About Qorvo

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) makes a better world possible by providing innovative Radio Frequency (RF) solutions at the center of connectivity. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers’ most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications. We also leverage unique competitive strengths to advance 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications that expand the global framework interconnecting people, places and things. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how Qorvo connects the world.

Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

North America Display and Semiconductor Wafer Fab Revenues Grow Versus Q4 FY19

Q4 and FY20 Highlights

• Net sales of $37.4 million were down 11.4% from last year’s fourth quarter, primarily due to the COVID-19 impact on all three of our strategic business units.
• Sales increased for Canvys display solutions in North America and Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication equipment products in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

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LaFox, IL, Tuesday July 21, 2020 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announces the addition of two new Field Sales Engineers in Northern Italy and Japan for the Power & Microwave Technologies group.

Stefano Modenesi

Stefano Modenesi brings vast experience in RF and Microwave design and sales to his new role at Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies.  He will be responsible for expanding accounts in Milan and Northern Italy, focusing on telecom, wireless, industrial and broadcast markets. After graduating with his Masters of Science in Telecom Engineering from Milan Polytechnic, Stefano began his career in research and development, moving to field applications and then to sales and management roles in Europe with Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia.  His extensive experience with operators and new technology, especially 5G, promises to bring value to our customers.

Naoki Yoshimura

Naoki Yoshimura brings to Richardson more than 25 years of experience in RF and microwave components and systems. He has held sales and management roles selling a broad range of products to Japanese OEMs and operators, and in a short time he has already begun to broaden our local account base with major design wins.

“We are excited to welcome Stefano and Naoki to the Richardson team. Their talent and extensive industry experience will be key to our demand creation with new technology partners, continued focus on legacy MRO electron device customers, and market growth in Europe and Japan,” said Greg Peloquin, EVP, Power and Microwave Technologies.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 70 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave and power products. Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group focuses on what we do best: identify and design disruptive technologies, introduce new products on a global basis, develop solutions for our customers, and provide exceptional worldwide support. As a global company, we provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. More information is available at: www.rellpower.com.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.  We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

LAFOX, Ill., July 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) plans to release its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 30, 2020 after the close of business on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. The release will be distributed by GlobeNewswire and will be available on the Company’s website at www.rell.com.

On Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. CDT, Edward J. Richardson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Robert J. Ben, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 results.  A question and answer session will be included as part of the call’s agenda.

Participant Instructions

To listen to the call, please dial (USA/CANADA) (866) 784-8065 or (International) (602) 563-8684 and enter Conference ID: 2958443 approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call.  A replay of the call will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT on July 23, 2020, for seven days.  The telephone number for the replay is (800) 585-8367; Conference ID: 2958443.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value flat panel detector solutions, replacement parts, tubes and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

LaFox, IL, – Monday July 13, 2020 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today the availability of LS Mtron’s 3.0V 3400F ultracapacitor, one of the highest power density storage cells in the industry.

The 3.0V 3400F ultracapacitor stores 4.2Wh of energy in a 390 cm³ package making it an ideal solution for customers who want to take full advantage of an ultracapacitor’s almost limitless charge cycles and reliability. In addition, customers will benefit from the increased capacity over a wide range of temperatures down to -40  . With 10 years of research and design in the development of the 3V Series, this cell is a major milestone in the quest to provide the best product for our customers with 40% more capacity in the same case size.

“LS Mtron has gone above and beyond in their continued investment in this product line. The 3.0V 3400F ultracapacitor is unique to the industry and presents excellent opportunities in the energy storage sector.” says Greg Peloquin, EVP of the Power and Microwave Technologies Division of Richardson.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 70 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave and power products. Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group focuses on what we do best: identify and design disruptive technologies, introduce new products on a global basis, develop solutions for our customers, and provide exceptional worldwide support. As a global company, we provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. More information is available at: www.rellpower.com.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.  We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About LS Mtron

LS Mtron Co.,Ltd. is primarily focused on industrial machinery and high tech components. The company offers tractors, injection molding machines, track shoes, connector/antenna, automotive parts, ultracapacitor, among others. LS Mtron is based in Anyang, South Korea, with manufacturing plants all across the country. The company was established in 1962 as part of LG group. In 2003 LS Group including LS Mtron separated from LG group, and developed into one of the biggest conglomerates in Korea, reaching annual sales revenue of 27 billion USD in 2018. More information is available at https://www.ultracapacitor.co.kr:8001/.

LaFox, IL, Tuesday July 7, 2020 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announces the addition of two new Field Sales Engineers in the western United States for the Power & Microwave Technologies Group.

Bill Nicklin

Bill Nicklin brings vast experience in RF and Microwave design and sales to his new role at Richardson Electronics.  He will be responsible for growing business in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. After graduating with a BSEE degree, Bill began his career as a microwave design engineer. He expanded his expertise by holding positions in domestic and international sales and management with a number of companies, including Stellex, Spectrum Microwave, AR Modular and Redwood Microwave. Throughout his career, he was responsible for major design wins in defense, radar, test and medical, and many other applications.

Cambrey Cammon

With a degree in engineering geophysics and a decade of engineering experience, Cambrey Cammon moved into sales and management roles in the Colorado area.  She successfully designed in RF and other components from companies including MACOM and Infineon. With her technical knowledge, industry experience, and strong customer relationships, Cambrey brings excellent energy to the already-booming mountain states market.

“We are excited to have Bill and Cambrey join the Richardson team. Their market knowledge and industry experience in demand creation and engineering solutions will be valuable to our customers, and instrumental for the continued growth and development of our key markets in the western states,” said Greg Peloquin, EVP of the Power and Microwave Technologies Group of Richardson Electronics.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 70 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave and power products. Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group focuses on what we do best: identify and design disruptive technologies, introduce new products on a global basis, develop solutions for our customers, and provide exceptional worldwide support. As a global company, we provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. More information is available at: www.rellpower.com.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.  We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

LaFox, IL, June 30, 2020– Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today the availability of StarPower’s new X-Series 1700V IGBT modules.

The new X-Series features ultra-low conduction losses as well as short circuit ruggedness, strengthening StarPower’s offerings as a leading and independent manufacturer of power modules. This new range of 1700V IGBTs are offered in 50 – 600 amps, and are available over several standard packages and topologies in the medium and high-power segment for design in applications such as industrial motor drives, renewable energy, induction heating and welding in the power range of 10kW up to 1MW, and more. StarPower designs and manufactures IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and customized modules.

“Our team is very excited about StarPower’s new X-Series. These products expand our IGBT power module portfolio, which allows us to offer our customers a solution for higher voltage requirements.,” said Chris Marshall, CTO of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.  We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For 70 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave and power products. With the launch of the Power & Microwave Technologies group, we continue this legacy and complement it with new products from the world’s most innovative technology partners. Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group focuses on what we do best: identify and design disruptive technologies, introduce new products on a global basis, develop solutions for our customers, and provide exceptional worldwide support. As a global company, we provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. More information is available at: www.rellpower.com.

About StarPower

StarPower Semiconductor Ltd. is a leading power module company located in Jiaxing China about 59 miles southeast of Shanghai. Founded in 2005, StarPower designs and manufactures IGBT modules and customized modules for applications in the area of inverters, welding machines, inductive heating, UPS, EV, solar/wind power and others in the power range of 10kW up to 1MW and more. StarPower Europe AG with head office in Switzerland, Cadenazzo, was established in May 2014 as European branch of StarPower Semiconductor Ltd. More information is available at: www.starpowereurope.com

LaFox, IL, June 23, 2020– Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new distribution agreement with DAPU Telecom, a leader in frequency control and timing solution products. The agreement aligns with both companies’ commitment to providing the highest reliability and quality products into various applications including RF and microwave communications, industrial, wired and wireless transmission, radar and test equipment.

DAPU Telecom proudly offers a broad range of timing devices, including OCXO and TCXO, clock and timing modules, and ICs. Recent introductions include real time clock ICs, clock buffers, IEEE 1588v2 chipsets, PLL ICs, circulators, and isolators.

“We are excited to distribute DAPU Telecom’s exemplary product line, but it is their design capabilities and their range of 5G products that let us know DAPU Telecom was the right choice for our line card,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “They’ve combined the highest quality of production with the latest technologies, allowing for cost competitiveness.”

As a global company, Richardson Electronics provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair.

“Working with Richardson Electronics truly compliments our mission to provide leading technologies to our valued customers, now with Richardson Electronics exceptional worldwide support,” says Cindy Chan, CEO of DAPU. “We believe our future together to be beneficial for each customer we reach.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.  We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For 70 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave and power products. With the launch of the Power & Microwave Technologies group, we continue this legacy and complement it with new products from the world’s most innovative technology partners. Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group focuses on what we do best: identify and design disruptive technologies, introduce new products on a global basis, develop solutions for our customers, and provide exceptional worldwide support. As a global company, we provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. More information is available at: www.rellpower.com.

About DAPU

DAPU Telecom is the world’s leading supplier of mobile communication solutions and components, and the leader in time-frequency subdivision industry. DAPU Telecom provides the technology centering on Clock, Radio Frequency, Microwave and Sensor, from chip and module to the product overall solutions. The product portfolio includes: Full series of Clock products (High Stability Crystal Oscillator, Clock Module, Clock Board, Clock Device), IEEE1588 Clock Synchronization Chip and Device, Real-Time Clock, Clock Buffer, PLL Chips, Circulators, Isolators, etc., fully meeting customer’s differentiated demands in many fields, such as global communication network, power, industrial control, private network, medical, automotive electronics, aerospace etc., and wined the high recognition and trust in the world. More information is available at: www.dptel.com

LaFox, IL – June 16, 2020 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announces the addition of a Field Sales Engineer in Korea for the Power & Microwave Technologies Group (“PMT”).

Gyu Hyun Jason Ha brings highly valued years of experience in RF and Wireless sales to the Richardson Team.  Following his service with the Republic of Korea Air Force and language studies in Canada, Jason began his electronics career designing RF and microwave components in aerospace and defense, communications and test markets for companies including Qorvo and MACOM, where he has grown the business each year. Jason earned his degree in electrical engineering from Hanyang University in 2020.

“We are excited to have Jason join the Richardson team as his market knowledge and experience in demand creation and engineering solutions sales will be instrumental in the continued growth of our key markets in Korea,” said Greg Peloquin, EVP and General Manager, PMT.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 70 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave and power products. Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group focuses on what we do best: identify and design disruptive technologies, introduce new products on a global basis, develop solutions for our customers, and provide exceptional worldwide support. As a global company, we provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. More information is available at: www.rellpower.com.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, flat panel detector solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.  We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

LaFox, IL, APRIL 8, 2020:  Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended February 29, 2020.  The Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.06 per share quarterly cash dividend.  Read full press release…