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Richardson Electronics and Global Power Technologies Group Sign New Franchise Agreement

Authorizes highly-technical sales team to promote ultra-efficient SiC products for new opportunities

LaFox, IL, Thursday, May 19, 2016 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new franchise agreement with Global Power Technologies Group, a full-service manufacturer of low-cost, silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors for the commercial power market. The agreement aligns with Global Power Technologies Group’s efforts to identify new opportunities using SiC technology, as market demand continues to expand for power electronics and green energy technologies. Richardson Electronics has this extensive portfolio of components in stock and ready for distribution.

Global Power Technologies Group is a portfolio company of the Global Opportunities Fund (GOF), which is a venture fund uniquely focused on the application of wide-bandgap materials technology for the development of high-frequency, high-temperature and efficient power semiconductor devices.

Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for world-class electron devices, power electronics, and RF and microwave components.

“We are pleased to align with a key innovator of SiC discrete power devices and SiC-based power modules and subsystems for the electric vehicle/hybrid electric vehicle, server, solar inverter, lighting, and power industries,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “Global Power Technologies Group’s focus on highly efficient and compact products with high integration and performance at a low cost results in game-changing power electronics for our customers.”

“Richardson Electronics performs a unique service to the power semiconductor industry and is an ideal fit, with a highly technical sales force that concentrates on achieving design-wins,” stated Michael Digangi, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer of Global Power Technologies Group.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

For nearly 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.

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

About Global Power Technologies Group

Global Power Technologies Group, Inc. (“GPTG”) is an integrated development and manufacturing company dedicated to products based on Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies. These products will be foundational to the power electronics’ current energy industry needs where advanced technologies are needed for low cost, highly efficient power generation, conversion and transmission for the alternative energy, automotive, industrial, and aerospace and defense markets.

Richardson Electronics and Anaren Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Product portfolio features RF energy passive products

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Anaren, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer and seller of custom high-frequency solutions and standard components for the wireless communications, space and defense electronics, wireless consumer electronics, and IoT markets. The agreement aligns with both companies’ commitment to finding innovative ways to create and provide solutions for customers.

Anaren was founded in 1967 as a supplier of microwave components and subassemblies to the defense electronics market. Today it is a major innovator of standard products and custom microwave and RF technology, with four facilities worldwide.

Founded in 1947, Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for RF and microwave components, power electronics, and world-class electron devices.

“Anaren’s products combine innovative engineering, design, materials processing, and world-class volume manufacturing,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “We are excited to bring its core competency in high-frequency electronics, proprietary materials and processes, and resulting industry-leading performance to our customers around the world.”

“Richardson Electronics’ established global infrastructure and its dedication to providing solutions and adding value through design-in support make them an important partner,” stated HP Ostergaard, Wireless Special Projects – Business Development Manager of Anaren. “We are looking forward to working with their specialized technical team.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

For nearly 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.

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

About Anaren

Anaren, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells custom high-frequency solutions and standard components for the wireless communications, space and defense electronics, wireless consumer electronics, and IoT markets. Additional information can be found on the company’s website: www.anaren.com.

Richardson Electronics at IMS2016

Disruptive technologies and products featured in the “Think Tank” at Booth #2350

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announces today its participation at the 2016 IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS2016). IMS2016, organized by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technique Society (MTT-S), is the premier conference for attendees to learn about the latest information in the RF and microwave industry.

WHERE
Booth #2350
Moscone Center
San Francisco, California

WHEN
May 24-26, 2016

WHAT
As an exhibitor, Richardson Electronics will present a key selection of its partner manufacturers’ disruptive technologies and products at its “Think Tank” booth, including:

There will also be a series of Think Tank presentations held at the booth during the symposium, featuring thought leadership sessions with key individuals from six of Richardson Electronics’ partner manufacturers. The schedule for the sessions is as follows:

DATE/TIME TUESDAY MAY 24 WEDNESDAY MAY 25
10 A.M. Qorvo IDT
11 A.M. Anaren Anokiwave
1 P.M. MACOM Dynawave

The Richardson Electronics Power & Microwave Technologies’ Think Tank at IMS2016 is a place where conference attendees can meet and converse with industrial and technology leaders, learn about the latest disruptive technologies and new product releases from featured manufacturers and Richardson Electronics sales engineers and technical specialists, and find solutions on specific projects or problems.

WWW

IMS2016 | RELL Power

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

For nearly 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.

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

Canvys Receives Best Of “INNOVATIONSPREIS-IT 2016” Award for Canvys 21.5 inch True Flat S Display

Donaueschingen, Germany – April 26, 2016: Canvys,® A Division of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RELL), has been awarded the 2016 BEST OF INNOVATIONSPREIS-IT 2016 – Hardware Category for its 21.5 inch True Flat S Series monitor by Initiative Mittelstand – TÜV Informationstechnik GmbH (TÜV NORD GROUP), CeBIT and other well-known media partners. Together with Initiative Mittelstand, the judges searched for the most innovative IT solutions for Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). An independent jury of experts, including professors, scientists, industry ­representatives, and journalists selected the “Best of” companies and products for their achievements in IT innovation.

The Canvys True Flat S series is a versatile family of displays that can be customized to meet the critical needs of a variety of markets and applications including, medical, industrial, retail (POS), and public transportation. The key benefit of this LCD series is that it can be custom engineered with various components that are assembled on a modular basis according to the each customer’s unique requirements. The monitors were developed to drive efficiency and productivity through its custom options that include multi-touch technology, controllers, and PC solutions. In addition to the custom options and innovative technology, the S Series proves its efficiency with its affordable pricing and long-term availability – making it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses.

About Canvys – Visual Technology Solutions

Canvys, a Division of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) is a global value- added integrator and manufacturer that specializes in creating comprehensive visual technology solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Our collaborative approach allows us to evaluate each customer’s unique needs and craft the right solution using custom engineering, value-added outsourcing, or modified off-the-shelf components. In addition, we provide complete post-sale service and support, including installation support, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and conformance. For more information, visit us at www.canvys.com

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; high value displays, flat panel 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 online at www.rell.com

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

Richardson Electronics at PCIM Europe 2016

Disruptive technologies and products featured in the “Think Tank” at Booth #256

LaFox, IL, Monday, April 25, 2016 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announces today its participation at PCIM Europe 2016. PCIM (Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion) Europe is a leading international exhibition for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management.

WHERE
Hall 9, Booth #256
Nuremberg Messe
Nuremberg, Germany

WHEN
May 10–12, 2016

WHAT
As an exhibitor, Richardson Electronics will present a key selection of its partner manufacturers’ disruptive technologies and products at its “Think Tank” booth, including:

The Richardson Electronics Power & Microwave Technologies’ Think Tank at PCIM Europe 2016 is a place where conference attendees can meet and converse with industrial and technology leaders, learn about the latest disruptive technologies and new product releases from featured manufacturers and Richardson Electronics sales engineers and technical specialists, and find solutions on specific projects or problems.

WWW 

PCIM Europe | RELL Power

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

For nearly 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.

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

Richardson Electronics Ships Large Federal Government Order

LaFox, IL, April 22, 2016: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) today reported the shipment of a $3.8 million order awarded in December 2015 for electron tubes to the Defense Logistics Agency, Columbus, Ohio.

 

“We are pleased to finally deliver this order to the federal government,” said Edward J. Richardson, Chairman and CEO. The Company originally forecasted it would make this shipment in its 2016 fiscal year third quarter. Revenue will be reflected in its fourth quarter earnings.

 

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 displays, 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.

Richardson Electronics at EDI CON 2016

Disruptive technologies and products featured in the “Think Tank” at Booth #318

 

LaFox, IL, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announces today its participation at EDI CON 2016. The Electronic Design Innovation Conference (EDI CON) brings together leading RF, microwave, high-speed analog and mixed signal components, semiconductor, test and measurement equipment, materials and packaging, EDA/CAD and system solution providers.

 

WHERE

Booth #318

China National Convention Center

Beijing, China

 

WHEN

April 19–21, 2016

 

WHAT

As an exhibitor, Richardson Electronics will present a key selection of its partner manufacturers’ disruptive technologies and products at its “Think Tank” booth, including:

 

The Richardson Electronics Power & Microwave Technologies’ Think Tank at EDI CON 2016 is a place where conference attendees can meet and converse with industrial and technology leaders, learn about the latest disruptive technologies and new product releases from featured manufacturers and Richardson Electronics sales engineers and technical specialists, and find solutions on specific projects or problems.

 

WWW 

EDI CON 2016 | RELL Power

 

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

For nearly 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.

 

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

 

For Details Contact: 
Julie Teinert
Director, Strategic Marketing                  
Phone: (469) 344-8812
jteinert@rell.com
rellpower.com

Richardson Electronics Introduces Selection of Wideband Attenuators from IDT

PR-IDT-Attenuators-01Glitch-Free™ digital step attenuators and voltage variable RF attenuators

 

LaFox, IL, Monday, April 4, 2016 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today the availability of a selection of wideband attenuators from Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT).

 

The F1912, F1950, F1951, F1953 and F1956 are part of IDT’s family of Glitch-Free™ digital step attenuators optimized for the demanding requirements of base station radio cards and communications infrastructure applications. The silicon design results in very low insertion loss, low distortion and the devices offer pinpoint accuracy with excellent ESD protection. IDT’s Glitch-Free™ technology results in low overshoot and minimal ringing during MSB transitions.

 

These DSAs are offered in compact 4 mm x 4 mm QFN packages with 50Ω impedances for ease-of-integration.

 

According to IDT, additional key features of these Glitch-Free DSAs include:

 

Part Number Bits Attenuation Step (dB) Frequency Range (MHz) Supply Voltage (V) Pins IIP3 (dBm) Attenuation Error Insertion Loss
F1912 6 0.5 1–4000 3–5.25 20 +60 < 0.22 dB @ 2 GHz < 1.6 dB @ 2 GHz
F1950 7 0.25 150–4000 3–5.25 24 +65 < 0.3 dB @ 2 GHz < 1.3 dB @ 2 GHz
F1951 6 0.5 100–4000 3–5.25 24 +65 < 0.2 dB @ 2 GHz < 1.2 dB @ 2 GHz
F19531 6 0.5 400–4000 2.7–3.3 20 +60 < 0.5 dB @ 2 GHz < 1.4 dB @ 2 GHz
F1956 7 0.25 1–4000 3–5.25 32 +64 < ±0.2 dB @ 4 GHz < 1.7 dB @ 4 GHz

(1) The F1953 includes integrated DC blocking capacitors.

 

The F2250, F2255 and F2258 are low insertion loss, voltage variable RF attenuators designed for a variety of wireless and other RF applications. With broad frequency ranges, the devices also provide excellent linearity performance over the entire voltage control and attenuation range. These VVAs also feature a VMODE pin that allows either positive or negative voltage control slope vs. attenuation, and multi-directional operation, which means that the RF input can be applied to either RF1 or RF2 pins.

 

These VVAs are offered in 3 mm x 3 mm, 16-pin QFN (F2250 and F2255) and TQFN (F2258) packages.

 

According to IDT, additional key features of these VVAs include:

 

Part Number Frequency Range (MHz) Insertion Loss Supply Voltage (V) IIP3 (dBm) Attenuation Range (dB) Input P1dB Compression (dBm)
F2250 50–6000 1.4 dB @ 2000 MHz 3.15–5.25 +65 33.6 +34.4
F2255 1–3000 1.1 dB @ 500 MHz 3.15–5.25 +60 33 +36
F2258 50–6000 1.4 dB @ 2000 MHz 3.15–5.25 +65 33.6 +34.4

 

To find more information, please visit the IDT storefront at rellpower.com. The devices are also available by calling 1-800-348-5580, emailing rellpower@rell.com, or visiting Local Sales Support to locate worldwide sales engineers.

 

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

For nearly 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.

 

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

 

For Details Contact: 
Julie Teinert
Director, Strategic Marketing                  
Phone: (469) 344-8812
jteinert@rell.com

Richardson Electronics Announces Date of Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Conference Call

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, March 30, 2016: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) plans to release its financial results for its third quarter ended February 27, 2016, after the close of business on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The release will be distributed by Business Wire and will be available on the Company’s website at www.rell.com.

 

On Thursday, April 7, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. CT, Edward J. Richardson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Robert Ben, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s third quarter results. A question and answer session will be included as part of the call’s agenda. To listen to the call, please dial (888) 339-2688 and enter passcode 92903258 approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 12:00 a.m. CT on April 8, 2016, for seven days. The telephone numbers for the replay are (USA) (888) 286-8010 and (International) (617) 801-6888; passcode 88120014.

 

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 displays, 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.