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Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Expands Product Portfolio with the Introduction of New Patent-Pending TurbineGuard™ Series

Two new products deliver critical voltage and temperature monitoring systems

LaFox, IL, May 27, 2025—Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), a global provider of engineered solutions for renewable energy and other power management applications, announced a new line of monitoring relays for the wind and renewables markets. The first of these to be launched are temperature and voltage monitoring relays to meet safety needs, as well as the performance of the critical turbine monitoring systems. With the aging fleets of turbines and obsolescence of key voltage and temperature relays, the TurbineGuard™ Temperature Signal Relay and the TurbineGuard™ Voltage Signal Relay devices offer owner-operators visibility into their turbine systems and support winterization efforts to meet regulatory requirements. These products are fully compatible with GE* turbines, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance. Both products have been meticulously designed and enhanced with the end user in mind, focusing on key features and meaningful improvements.

TurbineGuard™ Temperature Signal Relay Key Features:

  • Temperature LCD Readout
  • No rewiring required, same harnesses and connectors
  • Push button trigger to test heaters
  • Remote input to test heaters
  • Programmable temperature set points
  • Status LEDs

TurbineGuard™ Voltage Signal Relay Key Features:

  • Compatible with both ultracapacitor or lead acid battery technologies
  • Voltage LCD readout
  • Programmable voltage set points
  • Status LEDs

Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups stated, “Our goal is to create engineered solutions that not only meet the user expectations but deliver real value in their everyday use.  Every feature and improvement of the new TurbineGuard products reflect our commitment to putting the user first.”

Richardson Electronics is pleased to introduce these new products, which are designed, manufactured, tested, and supported by our team in LaFox, IL, as part of our continued commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions. This launch represents a significant step forward in meeting the evolving needs of the renewable power generation market. For detailed information, quotes, and delivery timelines, please contact our team.

*All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. The use of the trademarks is solely for identification purposes and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark holders.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, green energy products, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; CT X-ray tubes; and customized display solutions. More than 50% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. We serve customers in 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.

About Richardson Electronics – Green Energy Solutions

Richardson Electronics Green Energy Solutions combines our key technology partners and engineered solutions capabilities to design and manufacture key products for the fast-growing energy storage market and power management applications. As a designer, manufacturer, technology partner, and authorized distributor, GES’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions using our core design engineering and manufacturing capabilities on a global basis. 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. GES focuses on products for numerous green energy applications such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and electric vehicles and other power management applications that support green solutions such as synthetic diamond manufacturing. For more information, visit us at https://www.rell.com/greenenergysolutions/.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 rellpower.com | relltubes.com | rellaser.com.

 

 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Expands Customer Base with One of Canada’s Largest Producers of Wind Generation

LaFox, IL, April 22, 2025—Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), a global provider of engineered solutions for renewable energy and other power management applications, today announced the expansion of its customer base through a supply agreement with TransAlta Corporation* for its patented pitch energy modules designed for GE* wind turbines and SSB* platforms. TransAlta Corporation is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, owning and operating a diverse fleet across Canada, the United States and Western Australia.

Under the terms of the agreement, Richardson Electronics will provide its patented ULTRA3000® and ULTRAPEM™ modules to numerous wind farms throughout Canada and the United States. Richardson expects shipments to occur throughout calendar year 2025.

These ultracapacitor-based modules are designed to replace lead acid batteries in various OEM wind turbine platforms that utilize electric pitch systems. Pitch Energy Modules (PEMs) store and manage the energy required to adjust blade angles, ensuring the effective operation of the wind turbine.

Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups, stated, “As we continue to be the world leader in pitch energy modules and continue to develop new modules for various wind -turbine platforms such as our ULTRAPEM™ products, we are excited with progress of our new products such as pitch energy modules for Senvion, Suzlon, GE’s SSB platform and Nordex.  Our relationship with TransAlta started a few years ago and our teams have worked together to identify and provide products that help TransAlta to be successful in providing the latest and greatest technology.”

Daniel Layton, Supervisor Soderglen & Lakeswind LTSA of TransAlta Corporation shared more about his experience working with the Richardson Electronics team and their patented technology solutions: “If you were to ask any wind technician who works on electric pitch systems what the weak link is in the whole system, most would likely say it’s the pitch batteries. Even without looking at the data, any technician knows this, as the task of exchanging and testing battery packs has been a part of their routine for decades. At TransAlta, we were looking for a solution to this issue, as our data shows that pitch faults due to weak batteries are one of our leading causes of downtime and lost production on our GE platforms. In this search for a solution, we met with Richardson Electronics who provided us with a plug and play solution with no modifications to our machines, allowing for an easy install. Richardson was very patient with us as we used caution moving into using their Ultra-caps. We chose to trial the Ultra-caps on several machines, at two sites, for a whole year before making the purchase. After that trial period, we can say that they have been an excellent upgrade, and we can’t wait to get these installed on the rest of the fleet. We have confidence in the product after our trial period and we have many great reviews from other wind companies that made the switch 2-3 years ago and haven’t looked back. Switching to Ultra-caps is going to reduce the number of hub entries and climbs our technicians need to make in a day and we all know that the weather doesn’t always cooperate when we need to get into a hub. Ultra-caps are the solution to reducing lost production, freeing up manpower for more important tasks, and increasing revenue for many years to come.”

This extremely positive customer feedback reflects the Company’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower customers to achieve more with greater ease, efficiency and confidence.

Richardson Electronics will be exhibiting at the CLEANPOWER show May 19 – 22, in Phoenix, AZ at the Phoenix Convention Center, booth #2564.

*All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. The use of the trademarks is solely for identification purposes and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark holders.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, green energy products, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; CT X-ray tubes; and customized display solutions. More than 50% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. We serve customers in 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.

About Richardson Electronics – Green Energy Solutions

Richardson Electronics Green Energy Solutions combines our key technology partners and engineered solutions capabilities to design and manufacture key products for the fast-growing energy storage market and power management applications. As a designer, manufacturer, technology partner, and authorized distributor, GES’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions using our core design engineering and manufacturing capabilities on a global basis. 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. GES focuses on products for numerous green energy applications such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and electric vehicles and other power management applications that support green solutions such as synthetic diamond manufacturing. For more information, visit us at https://www.rell.com/greenenergysolutions/.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 rellpower.com | relltubes.com | rellaser.com.

 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Announces Two Multi-Million Dollar Contracts for its Patented Ultracapacitor Pitch Energy Modules

New orders are from two of the world’s largest owners and operators
of wind farms in North America

LaFox, IL, December 17, 2024—Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), a global provider of engineered solutions for renewable energy and other power management applications, announced today two multi-million dollar production contracts with two of the world’s largest owners and operators of wind farms in North America for Richardson’s patented ultracapacitor pitch energy modules (PEMs) and other related products.  Richardson expects these orders to be shipped during the calendar year 2025.

These agreements align with Richardson Electronics’ ongoing strategy to provide innovative solutions and exceptional value to global wind turbine customers. Under the terms of the agreements, Richardson Electronics will provide its patented ULTRA3000® units to numerous wind farms throughout North America.

Richardson Electronics’ patented ULTRA3000® is a drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries used in electric pitch systems within wind turbines. Pitch Energy Modules (PEMs) store and manage the energy required to adjust the blade angles to ensure the effective operation of the wind turbine. The improved life span of the patented ULTRA3000® reduces maintenance requirements and significantly reduces the environmental impact associated with lead-acid batteries.

“We are excited to secure these contracts,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “These partnerships further reinforce our commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions and solidify our global position as the industry leader.”

These contracts reflect the Company’s continued dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

 Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. 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 – Green Energy Solutions

 Richardson Electronics Green Energy Solutions combines our key technology partners and engineered solutions capabilities to design and manufacture key products for the fast-growing energy storage market and power management applications. As a designer, manufacturer, technology partner, and authorized distributor, GES’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions using our core design engineering and manufacturing capabilities on a global basis. 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. GES focuses on products for numerous green energy applications such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and electric vehicles and other power management applications that support green solutions such as synthetic diamond manufacturing. For more information, visit us at https://www.rell.com/greenenergysolutions/.

 About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

 For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 rellpower.com | relltubes.com | rellaser.com.

 

 

Navitas and Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Expand Technology Partnership to EMEA for Next-Gen Silicon Carbide Power Devices

LAFOX, Ill. And TORRANCE, Calif., Nov 12, 2024 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (Nasdaq: RELL) and Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) announced today an expanded distribution partnership for next-gen silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Navitas is the only pure-play, next-generation power-semiconductor company and industry leader in next-generation GeneSiC™ silicon carbide (SiC) and GaNFast™ gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors. Enabled by 20 years of SiC innovation leadership, GeneSiC proprietary ‘trench-assisted planar’ technology provides world-leading performance over temperature, delivering high-speed, cool-running operation for high-power, high-reliability applications.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. will continue to focus on the GeneSiC product line, expanding from North America into EMEA. This includes Navitas’ latest family of Gen-3 Fast MOSFETs, delivering a high-speed, cool-running performance that ensures up to 25°C lower case temperatures and up to 3x longer life than alternative SiC products. This enables unprecedented, industry-leading levels of performance, robustness, and quality.

With an entire portfolio from 650V to 6,500V, including bare die for those requiring further flexibility in their engineered solutions, these devices are ideal for higher power applications, including but not limited to, renewable energy and storage, motor drives, induction heating and welding, battery charging, and high voltage DC-DC conversion.

“As a global company and technology provider for power management products and applications, Richardson Electronics is very excited to bring Navitas products to EMEA,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “Expanding our relationship shows our dedication to supporting Navitas products and offering disruptive technology to meet our customers’ design needs.”

“We are excited to partner with Richardson Electronics to support our expanding silicon carbide portfolio beyond the Americas into the EMEA region,” said David Carroll, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Navitas. “Richardson Electronics provides excellent technical and sales support and has a strong reach within our key focus markets. We are looking forward to expanding our customer base in EMEA.”

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. 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 Navitas

Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is the only pure-play, next-generation power-semiconductor company, celebrating 10 years of power innovation founded in 2014. GaNFast™ power ICs integrate gallium nitride (GaN) power and drive, with control, sensing, and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density, and greater energy savings. Complementary GeneSiC™ power devices are optimized high-power, high-voltage, and high-reliability silicon carbide (SiC) solutions. Focus markets include EV, solar, energy storage, home appliance / industrial, data center, mobile, and consumer. Over 300 Navitas patents are issued or pending, with the industry’s first and only 20-year GaNFast warranty. Navitas is the world’s first semiconductor company to be CarbonNeutral®-certified.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Expands Portfolio with Quantic MWD’s Microwave and Millimeter Wave Products

Richardson Electronics’ extensive distribution network has enhanced the accessibility of Quantic MWD’s products to a broad range of customers

LaFox, IL – September 24, 2024 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), a global leader in engineered solutions, today announced a global distribution agreement with Quantic MWD (Microwave Dynamics), a business of Quantic® Electronics and a manufacturer of precision microwave and millimeter wave solutions. This new technology partnership network will enhance the accessibility of Quantic MWD’s products to a broad range of customers. Quantic’s solutions maximize stability and minimize noise under extreme environmental conditions, whether in space, defense, or industrial applications.

“We are excited to include Quantic MWD’s products in our power and microwave technology portfolio,” stated Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “With over 30 years of experience supporting mission-critical applications, Quantic has established trust in quality and performance that our customers have come to expect from us.”

“We are pleased to collaborate with Richardson Electronics,” said Jigar Shah, Director of Business Development at Quantic MWD. “Our customers can now benefit from Richardson Electronics’ expertise and service, ensuring they receive the best solutions for their unique system requirements.”

This partnership showcases an impressive list of technologies, which include product highlights up to 50 GHz and beyond, such as:

  • Oscillators- Low noise oscillators delivering excellent frequency stability.
  • Integrated Microwave Assemblies- Custom integrated solutions that combine multiple functions into a single, efficient package.
  • Amplifiers- Offering superior signal amplification with minimal noise, ideal for harsh environments.
  • Frequency Mixers- High-performance solutions for signal conversion with excellent linearity and isolation.
  • Frequency Multipliers- Precision devices that provide stable frequency multiplication.

Discover Quantic MWD’s microwave and millimeter wave solutions now available at Richardson Electronics’ Quantic page on Rellpower.com.

Learn more about Richardson Electronics’ RF and Microwave product portfolio at the European Microwave Week (EuMW 2024) in Paris, France, from September 24-26, 2024, at Booth 715B. Visit the EuMW website to register for the show.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. 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 Quantic MWD (Microwave Dynamics)

Founded in 1993, Quantic MWD (Microwave Dynamics) designs and manufactures free running and phase-locked oscillators, amplifiers, frequency converters, and frequency multipliers with a focus on the singular characteristic that matters most: performance. Quantic MWD offers a portfolio of best-in-class solutions that maximize stability and minimize noise under extreme environmental conditions, ensuring optimal precision and reliability for mission-critical and industrial defense applications. And as a Quantic company, we’re part of an extended engineering ecosystem and powerful supply chain, defining a competitive advantage that extends to every Quantic MWD customer. 

Richardson Electronics and Quantic Electronics Forge Global Technology Partnership

Expanding access to cutting-edge capacitor technologies for next-generation aerospace and defense systems

LaFox, IL – September 17, 2024 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), a global leader in engineered solutions, today announced a global distribution agreement with Quantic® Electronics (“Quantic”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. This strategic partnership encompasses Quantic’s premier US-based capacitor businesses: Quantic™ Evans, Quantic™ Eulex, Quantic™ Paktron, and Quantic™ UTC.

This collaboration brings together Richardson’s unparalleled distribution network and Quantic’s state-of-the-art capacitor technologies, significantly expanding access to mission-critical capacitors for defense, aerospace, space, communications, and industrial applications worldwide.

“We are excited about this new partnership with Quantic,” stated Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “Quantic’s innovative capacitor solutions perfectly complement our existing portfolio, enabling us to offer our customers unmatched performance and reliability. This agreement reinforces our commitment to providing cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation across industries.”

Todd Oelerich, Director of Sales and Business Development at Quantic Evans, added: “Partnering with Richardson Electronics significantly amplifies our global reach, making our advanced capacitor solutions more accessible to designers worldwide. Richardson’s stellar industry reputation, coupled with their technical expertise and customer support, creates an ideal synergy for growth and innovation.”

The partnership showcases an impressive array of capacitor technologies:

Quantic Evans: Revolutionizing Power Density (www.quanticevans.com)

Quantic Evans offers the most power-dense hybrid wet tantalum capacitors in the industry

  • Unparalleled Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) savings
  • A preferred supplier to top-tier military defense companies worldwide
  • Hybrid technology combines Tantalum Pentoxide anodes with Ruthenium Oxide cathodes

Quantic Eulex: Redefining High-Frequency Performance (www.quanticeulex.com)

Quantic Eulex’s patented “Eulex Gap Capacitor” represents a breakthrough in high-frequency capacitor design:

  • True single-layer capacitor structure eliminating wire bonds and vias
  • Up to 20x increase in capacitance compared to conventional designs
  • Ideal for microwave, millimeter-wave, and 5G applications

Quantic Paktron: Advancing Polymer Film Technology (www.quanticpaktron.com)

Quantic Paktron’s innovative stacked Multilayer Polymer (MLP) film capacitors offer a robust alternative to traditional ceramic capacitors:

  • Proprietary manufacturing process yielding ultra-high capacitance density
  • Recent expansion into high-voltage applications with new 1000 VDC and 1200 VDC offerings
  • Superior performance in power supply, automotive, and industrial applications

Quantic UTC: Setting New Standards in High-Reliability Ceramics (www.quanticutc.com)

Quantic UTC specializes in MIL-STD-790-certified high-reliability multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) for the most demanding applications:

  • Approved to produce MIL-PRF-49470 parts for standard (B) and space (T) level requirements
  • Recently released pulse energy detonation capacitors rated up to 300°C
  • Enhanced planar array capacitors with tighter tolerances and improved performance
  • Custom solutions for EMI filtering, switched-mode power supplies, and high-reliability systems

This diverse portfolio empowers designers to push the boundaries of electronic performance across critical sectors, from next-generation defense systems to cutting-edge space exploration and CUAS technologies. Discover Quantic’s game-changing capacitor solutions now available at Richardson Electronics’ Quantic page on Rellpower.com.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. 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 Quantic Electronics
Quantic is defining and delivering the future of mission-critical electronics, offering a portfolio of RF & microwave components, capacitors, resistors, magnetics, and sensing products. These reliable, off-the-shelf and purpose-built solutions empower customers to achieve significant advancements in speed, power, and density within their designs. www.quanticnow.com

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Introduces Ultracapacitor Pitch Energy Modules into the European Market for Five Wind Turbine Platforms

LaFox, IL, August 26, 2024 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), a global provider of engineered solutions for renewable energy and other power management applications, will be exhibiting at the WindEnergy Hamburg Event (Stand # B2.OG.165) on September 24 – 27, in Hamburg, Germany. Richardson Electronics will showcase its line of ultracapacitor pitch energy modules (ULTRAPEM™ and ULTRA3000®) and other product solutions for wind turbine platforms. These solutions will be introduced to the European market and are custom-designed for the following wind turbine technologies*: GE, Nordex, Senvion, Alstom, and Suzlon.

One of the products Richardson Electronics will showcase is the ULTRA3000®, a drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries used in electric pitch systems within wind turbines. Pitch Energy Modules (PEMs) store and manage the energy required to adjust the blade angles to ensure the effective operation of the wind turbine. The improved life span of the patented ULTRA3000® reduces maintenance requirements and significantly reduces the environmental impact associated with lead-acid batteries.

“For many years, Richardson Electronics has had a strong presence in Europe. We are well positioned to expand into Europe with our latest custom-designed and engineered solution for various wind turbine platforms, as they have already seen great success in North America. This is a very exciting time for Richardson, and we are looking forward to this event,” stated Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups.

Richardson Electronics has reached a significant milestone with the shipment and installation of over 55,000 patented ULTRA3000® pitch energy modules (“PEMs”). This achievement marks the largest retrofit of ultracapacitors for pitch energy modules in North America.

Meet the Richardson Electronics team at the WindEnergy Hamburg Event—Stand B2.OG.165 to learn more about the company and its patented solutions for green power management. To register, visit the WindEnergy Hamburg registration page.

*All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. The use of the trademarks is solely for identification purposes and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark holders.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. 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 – Green Energy Solutions

Richardson Electronics Green Energy Solutions combines our key technology partners and engineered solutions capabilities to design and manufacture key products for the fast-growing energy storage market and power management applications. As a designer, manufacturer, technology partner, and authorized distributor, GES’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions using our core design engineering and manufacturing capabilities on a global basis. 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. GES focuses on products for numerous green energy applications such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and electric vehicles and other power management applications that support green solutions such as synthetic diamond manufacturing. For more information, visit us at https://www.rell.com/greenenergysolutions/.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 rellpower.com | relltubes.com | rellaser.com

 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. to Showcase New RF and Microwave Technology Partners at the 2024 International Microwave Symposium

LaFox, IL, June 17, 2024– Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), an industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions and RF and Microwave technologies, will be showcasing its latest technology partners at the 2024 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, which will be held from June 16-21, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Richardson Electronics’ RF and Microwave team will be onsite in Booth 1308 to discuss their newest lineup of technology partners. These top-tier partners deliver disruptive technologies worldwide for a wide range of applications.

“We have grown our capabilities, along with new technologies, and our team looks forward to exhibiting at IMS each year. This significant industry event is perfect for engaging with our customers, and technology partners, and showcasing our engineered solutions and technology partners’ latest and greatest products,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups.

IMS 2024 (IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium) is an in-person conference week dedicated to all things microwaves and RF. It will also include the IEEE MTT-S Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits Symposium (RFIC) and the Automatic Radio Frequency Techniques Group (ARFTG). IMS2024 is the world’s largest gathering and industry exhibition for Microwave professionals. The development of RF, microwave, mm-wave, and THz systems continues to expand in several areas with many applications. To register for IMS 2024, please visit: https://ims-ieee.org/registration.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. 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, Ltd. Announces Large-Scale Pitch Energy Module Retrofit Program

Richardson will be providing their patented Pitch Energy Module technology to Suzlon worldwide.

LaFox, IL, April 30, 2024 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), a global provider of engineered solutions for renewable energy and other power management applications, announced a strategic partnership with Suzlon Energy Limited, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider. Richardson Electronics will develop pitch energy modules for Suzlon’s global fleet of wind turbines, a testament to their engineered solutions expertise and commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions. Suzlon has over 12,000 wind turbines worldwide with over 9,000 in India.

Suzlon is a leading Renewable Energy solutions provider with over ~20.5 GW* of Wind Energy capacity installed across 17 nations. A vertically integrated organization with in-house R&D centers in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and India, Suzlon’s world-class manufacturing facilities are spread across multiple locations in India. Suzlon has a 28-year operational history and nearly 6,300 diverse professionals. As India’s largest Wind Energy service provider, it manages a portfolio of 14.5 GW Wind Energy assets.

Richardson Electronics’ pitch energy modules (patented technology) are drop-in replacements for batteries in pitch systems ranging from 150V to 500V DC and can be installed with no modifications to the battery box. Richardson Electronics’ PEMs work with existing chargers and controllers. These plug-and-play modules are easy to install, increase wind turbine uptime, and reduce labor costs in both time and frequency.

“We are extremely excited about our program with Suzlon. They are an excellent company with an amazing team at all levels. With Richardson Electronics being the world leader in the design and manufacturing of PEMs for the Wind Turbine Market to partner with Suzlon, a world leader in the design and development of wind turbines, it has all the components of a great long-term successful relationship,” stated Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups.

Richardson Electronics will showcase its ultracapacitor pitch energy modules and other product solutions for wind turbine platforms at the upcoming events:

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. 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 – Green Energy Solutions

Richardson Electronics Green Energy Solutions combines our key technology partners and engineered solutions capabilities to design and manufacture key products for the fast-growing energy storage market and power management applications. As a designer, manufacturer, technology partner, and authorized distributor, GES’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions using our core design engineering and manufacturing capabilities on a global basis. 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. GES focuses on products for numerous green energy applications such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and electric vehicles and other power management applications that support green solutions such as synthetic diamond manufacturing. For more information, visit us at https://www.rell.com/greenenergysolutions/.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 rellpower.com | relltubes.com | rellaser.com.

About The Suzlon Group

The Suzlon Group is one of the leading renewable energy solutions providers in the world with ~20.5 GW* of wind energy capacity installed across 17 countries. Headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India; the Group comprises of Suzlon Energy Limited (NSE: SUZLON & BSE: 532667) and its subsidiaries. A vertically integrated organisation, with in-house research and development (R&D) centres in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and India, Suzlon’s world-class manufacturing facilities are spread across multiple locations in India. With over 28 years of operational track record, the Group has a diverse workforce of over 6,300 employees. Suzlon is also India’s No. 1 wind energy service company with the largest service portfolio of over 14.5 GW in wind energy assets. The Group has ~6 GW of installed capacity outside India. Suzlon offers a comprehensive product portfolio led by the 2 MW and 3 MW series of wind turbines.

*Global installations of Suzlon manufactured wind turbine generators. Data as on 31st December 2023

Suzlon corporate website: www.suzlon.com

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Announces Global Distribution Agreement with Ideal Power

LaFox, IL – March 18, 2024 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a global distribution agreement with Ideal Power (NASDAQ: IPWR) for products including the discrete B-TRAN™ device and SymCool™ power module. Ideal Power is pioneering the development and commercialization of the highly efficient and broadly patented B-TRAN™ bidirectional semiconductor power switch.

“We are excited to announce Richardson Electronics as the first distributor for our products. They have strong technical sales capability, expertise in demand creation and securing sales for new technologies, robust customer support, and global reach. Our products are a perfect fit for Richardson Electronics’ existing customer base needing medium and high voltage power semiconductors,” said Dan Brdar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ideal Power.

“We are very excited to work with Ideal Power to bring their products to market worldwide. For years, Richardson has developed an excellent portfolio of Technology Partners for power management components and engineered solutions,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “Ideal Power’s products are an innovative and complementary addition to this portfolio, providing low loss and inherently bidirectional power semiconductors to customers globally for use in a wide variety of industrial applications.”

Ideal Power recently commenced shipment of its SymCool™ power modules to fulfill customer orders. The SymCool™ power module delivers clear advantages for several applications, including solid-state switchgear and circuit protection, renewable energy inverters for solar and wind, industrial inverters, hybrid and electric vehicles (“EVs”), and EV charging. Ideal Power looks forward to industrial markets, particularly the solid-state circuit breaker market served by our SymCool™ power module, to be the earliest source of our sales ramp beginning in the second half of 2024, as expected.

Ideal Power utilizes an asset-light business model leveraging the large investment already made in the silicon processing, distribution, demand creation and support infrastructure. This business model allows the Company to focus on further developing its disruptive B-TRAN™ technology while minimizing capital requirements.

About Richardson Electronics – Power & Microwave Technologies

For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been your industry-leading global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements 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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components, including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. 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 Ideal Power Inc.

Ideal Power (NASDAQ: IPWR) is pioneering the development and commercialization of its broadly patented bidirectional semiconductor power switch, creating highly efficient and ecofriendly energy control solutions for electric vehicle, electric vehicle charging, renewable energy, energy storage, UPS/data center, solid-state circuit breaker and other industrial and military applications. The Company is focused on its patented Bidirectional, Bipolar Junction Transistor (B-TRAN™) semiconductor technology. B-TRAN™ is a unique double-sided bidirectional AC switch that delivers substantial performance improvements over today’s conventional power semiconductors. Ideal Power’s B-TRAN™ can reduce conduction and switching losses, complexity of thermal management and operating cost in AC power switching and control circuitry. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.IdealPower.com, on LinkedIn, on Twitter, and on Facebook.