LaFox, IL, Thursday, May 17th, 2018 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new distribution agreement with Fuji Electric Corp of America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuji Electric Co., Ltd, a global manufacturer of Power Semiconductor products offering Industrial IGBT Power modules, High Power IGBT modules, Intelligent Power Modules, SiC devices (Hybrid & Full SiC), Discrete Rectifier Diodes, Discrete MOSFET & IGBT devices. The agreement aligns with both companies’ commitment to providing unsurpassed value to customers.
Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for power electronics, RF and microwave components, and world-class electron devices. 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.
“Across the industrial, new energy, and automotive fields, Fuji Electric contributes to high levels of efficiency and energy savings by supplying leading edge power semiconductors.” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “We look forward to bringing these products to our customers in the Americas.”
Product offering includes:
- IGBT Modules in industry standard circuit topologies and package options
- Introducing New 7 Gen X-Series with reduced power dissipation, enabling system size reduction, and improved reliability
- 3-Level Modules in I-Type & T-Type Configuration
- Standard IPM and DIP IPM IGBT Modules
- Hybrid SiC Modules (IGBT with SiC Schottky Diode)
- All-SiC (SiC MOSFET & SiC Schottky Diode)
- Discrete IGBT in TO-247 & TO-247-4 & Discrete RB-IGBT in TO-247 Package
- Super Junction MOSFET’s
- Schottky Barrier Diodes
“Richardson Electronics’ established infrastructure and global sales and support teams make them a key partner for us as we look to expand sales in new territories,” stated Jeff Knapp, Division General Manager of Fuji Electric Corp. America. “We look forward to a successful partnership.”
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 Fuji Electric Corp. of America
Fuji Electric Corp. of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., and has been responsible for sales and distribution of the company’s products since 1970. Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. began developing power electronics equipment in 1923, and is a global leader in industrial products ranging from semiconductors, HMIs, contactors, relays, and power generation equipment to AC drives and uninterruptible power supply systems. To view our complete product guide please visit our website https://www.americas.fujielectric.com/ and follow us on Twitter @FujiElectricFEA.
About Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
Since its foundation in 1923, Fuji Electric has innovated energy technology to make broad contributions to the world in the fields of industrial and social infrastructure. With energy and environment technology as its core technology, Fuji Electric contributes to the creation of responsible and sustainable societies through its four business segments: Power Electronic Systems, Power and New Energy, Electronic Devices, Food and Beverage Distribution. More information is available at: www.fujielectric.com
