Richardson Electronics Introduces X-Band Silicon Radar Quad-Core IC from Anokiwave

LaFox, IL, Monday, October 19, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today the availability of a new X-band silicon radar quad-core integrated circuit from Anokiwave, Inc.

The highly-integrated AWS-0103 is intended for radar and 5G phased array applications. The device supports four radiating elements, single beam transmit, and dual beam receive and includes all requisite beam steering controls for 6-bit phase and gain control. It provides 21 dB gain and +15 dBm output power during transmit mode and 7 dB gain and +7 dBm IIP3 during receive mode. Additional features include gain compensation over temperature, temperature reporting, and fast beam switching using eight on-chip beam weight storage registers.

The new IC offers ESD protection on all pins, operates from +1.8 V, and is packaged in a 56-lead, 7 mm x 7 mm PQFN for easy installation in planar phased array antennas.

“This product is an excellent example of the highly-integrated silicon core chips that Anokiwave is developing to lead the phased array revolution,” said Chris Marshall, Chief Technology Officer of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “Our global, highly-technical sales team is eager to promote the AWS-0103 to existing and prospective customers.”

The part provides high input linearity in Rx mode and can be used with a GaAs or GaN front end. Additional key features of the AWS-0103 include:

+7 dBm Rx IIP3
6-bit phase control (LSB=5.625°)
6-bit gain control (LSB=0.5 dB)
8 W DC Tx mode
7 W DC Rx mode
14 dB NF Rx

To find more information, please visit the AWS-0103 product detail page at www.rellpower.com. The device is also available by calling 1-800-348-5580, emailing [email protected], or visiting Local Sales Support to locate worldwide sales engineers. To learn about additional Anokiwave products, please visit the Anokiwave storefront. Playback of an Anokiwave webinar, “Highly Integrated Silicon ICs – A Disruptive Technology for Phased Arrays,” is also available online until March 30, 2016.

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, Ltd. and Anokiwave Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Boosts market awareness and technical support of highly-integrated silicon core chips and ICs

LaFox, IL, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Anokiwave, a provider of highly-integrated silicon core chips and III-V front-end integrated circuits (“ICs”). The agreement aligns with Anokiwave’s focus on supporting customers and new opportunities with highly-technical support to provide innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

Anokiwave is a leading provider of highly-integrated core chip and IC solutions that enables emerging millimeter-wave and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) markets.

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

“Pioneering the millimeter-wave revolution with new and disruptive technology, Anokiwave develops highly-integrated silicon core chips and compound semiconductor ICs for next generation markets,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “Our global, highly-technical sales team is eager and excited to promote these new products and technologies to key customers, identify new opportunities and gain design wins.”

“This agreement significantly strengthens the technical support we can provide to customers and increases our reach to promote our new products and technology,” stated Robert Donahue, CEO of Anokiwave. “Richardson Electronics’ extensive global network of sales engineers will help customers select the best-fit products for next generation millimeter-wave systems.

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

About Anokiwave

Anokiwave is a cutting edge provider of highly-integrated core chip solutions that enables emerging mm-Wave and AESA markets. Anokiwave’s creative system architectures and optimal selection of semiconductor technologies solve the toughest engineering problems. Anokiwave is based in San Diego, California and operates design centers in Phoenix, Arizona and Boston, Massachusetts. More information is available at www.anokiwave.com.

Richardson Electronics and SHX Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Expands accessibility and technical support for microwave components and test subsystems

LaFox, IL, Monday, August 24, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Shanghai Huaxiang Computer Communication Engineering Co., Ltd. (SHX), a leading supplier of microwave components and microwave test subsystems. The agreement aligns with both companies’ focus on developing and promoting new, innovative products and technologies to customers worldwide.

Founded in 1993 in Shanghai, China, SHX develops high-quality coaxial fixed attenuators and terminations; microwave test subsystems; phase shifters; directional couplers; coaxial switches and detectors; bias tees; power providers and combiners; circulators and isolators; high-power resistors; and variable, step and programmable attenuators.

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

“Based on a strong dedication to technical innovation, SHX has been awarded multiple national patents, including attenuators, terminations, directional couplers and coaxial switches,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “SHX’s desire to develop new, high-quality products enables our field sales engineers to continuously identify the best product solution for our customers’ applications.”

“Richardson Electronics allows SHX to expand accessibility of our products and maintain our key philosophy of providing the best technical service to meet customers’ demands,” stated David Dai, Vice General Manager, SHX. “Richardson’s highly technical sales team ensures our latest products and technologies reach customers and ideally suit their needs.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

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

About SHX

Founded in 1993 in Shanghai, China, Shanghai Huaxiang Computer Communication Engineering Co., Ltd. (SHX) is a high-tech enterprise proficient in designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling RF & microwave components & microwave subsystems for satellite and ground communications, cell telephone testing, radar, microwave communication, science research, broadcast & television area etc. The main products include coaxial fixed attenuators/terminations, variable & step attenuators, programmable attenuators, microwave test subsystems, mismatched terminations, phase shifters, directional couplers, coaxial switches, power meters, coaxial detectors, bias tee, power providers/combiners, circulators/isolators, high power resistors and test accessories.

Richardson Electronics Power & Microwave Technologies at AMPERE 2015

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announces today its sponsorship and participation at the 15th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating (AMPERE 2015). The Association for Microwave Power in Europe for Research and Education (AMPERE) is a European non-profit association devoted to the promotion of microwave and radio frequency heating techniques for research and industrial applications. The association has worldwide membership comprised of industrialists, academics and consultants.

Where

Cracow University of Technology
Kraków, Poland

When

14-17 September 2015

What

As a sponsor and exhibitor, Richardson Electronics Power & Microwave Technologies will feature its capabilities in developing unique, user-specific continuous wave (CW) Microwave & RF solutions, including:

Turnkey microwave generator systems,
Tuners,
CW and pulse magnetrons,
Waveguide components,
Capacitors,
Semiconductors, and
RF coils and matches.

The company’s in-house coil manufacturing and testing capabilities enable strict quality control and repeatability, resulting in faster lead times and competitive pricing.

Richardson Electronics sales engineers and technical specialists will be at the booth, offering support and solutions for attendees’ design challenges and issues for systems operating at a kilohertz through gigahertz with power capabilities from a few watts to megawatts of power.

WWW
AMPERE 2015

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

For Details Contact:

Julie Teinert
Director, Strategic Marketing
Phone: (469) 344-8812
[email protected]
www.rellpower.com
40W267 Keslinger Road
PO BOX 393
LaFox, IL 60147-0393 USA
(630) 208-2200 | Fax:(630) 208-2550

Richardson Electronics and Cornell Dubilier Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Leverages global technical sales team to help advance capacitor technology for new applications

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE), a manufacturer of quality, high-performance capacitors used in demanding industrial applications. The agreement aligns with CDE’s efforts to advance capacitor technology for new applications, with Richardson Electronics’ global sales team supporting these new opportunities.

Founded in 1909 and now a leading manufacturer of capacitors for the power electronics market, CDE has been dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications, including wind and solar power, electric vehicles, aerospace and telecom. Today it serves more than 35,000 customers.

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

“We are pleased to partner with Cornell Dubilier, an industry leader with a rich history of providing high-performance capacitors,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “CDE continues to develop and produce unique capacitor solutions for next generation applications that align well with our focus markets and enables the discovery of new opportunities with customers worldwide.”

“Richardson Electronics compliments CDE’s strategy for identifying new customers that are designing applications using innovative technologies,” stated Sam Read, Global Sales Manager of CDE. “Richardson’s technical sales team helps develop solutions and provides exceptional global support—making them an ideal partner.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

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

About Cornell Dubilier Electronics

Since its founding in 1909, Cornell Dubilier has been dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications. The global company combines innovative products with engineering expertise to provide reliable solutions for inverters, wind and solar power, electric vehicles, power supplies, motor drives, HVAC, motors, welding, aerospace, telecom, and UPS systems. Cornell Dubilier has ISO-9001 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Liberty, SC; New Bedford, MA; Mexicali, Mexico and Shanghai, China.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. and FTCAP GmbH Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Expands accessibility and support of high reliability electrolytic and film capacitors

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Fischer & Tausche, FTCAP GmbH, a leading manufacturer of custom and standard catalog aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors. The agreement aligns with FTCAP’s focus on identifying new opportunities and solutions for customers’ most challenging applications.

For more than 65 years, FTCAP has developed and manufactured aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors in small to medium-sized batch quantities. FTCAP offers a broad selection of standard catalog items as well as custom solutions developed in close collaboration with customers.

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

“As an established and reliable capacitor manufacturer with innovative capabilities, we are excited to partner with FTCAP in order to meet customer requirements,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “FTCAP offers a variety of high quality product solutions using tried-and-true technology gained from many decades of experience.”

“Similar to our company, Richardson Electronics has been an industry leader in providing innovative and high-quality products for more than 65 years,” stated Dr. Thomas Ebel, Managing Director of FTCAP. “Richardson Electronics’ extensive global network will present our innovative technology, products and services to customers and their most demanding design needs.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

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

About Fischer & Tausche, FTCAP GmbH

For over 65 years, FTCAP GmbH has been manufacturing aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, in small to medium batch quantities. FTCAP offers not only catalog standard items, but also custom solutions developed in close collaboration with customers. Holding numerous patents, FTCAP provides innovative solutions even for the most complex applications. More information is available at www.ftcap.de.

Richardson Electronics and Ohmite Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Expands technical support of Ohmite’s leading high-performance resistor technology

LaFox, IL, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Ohmite Manufacturing Company, a Chicago-based provider of resistive products for high-current, high-voltage and high-energy applications. The agreement supports Ohmite’s efforts to expand sales and technical support of its high-performance resistor technology.

Ohmite has been the leading provider of resistive products for high-current, high-voltage and high-energy applications for over 90 years. The company’s full complement of resistor construction includes wirewound, wire element, thick film, and ceramic composition.

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

“Ohmite offers a broad selection of power resistors, and their ongoing product development means that they continue to offer the leading edge resistor technology required in today’s sophisticated applications,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “With compatible focus markets, we are excited to support our new partner and bring their innovative technologies to our customers.”

“Richardson Electronics is a wonderful channel partner with a wide global presence, providing local technical support to help identify new opportunities that extend our business,” stated Greg Pace, President of Ohmite. “Their ability to provide solutions and add value from design-in support and prototype design through to high-volume production makes them an ideal partner for Ohmite’s expanding product line.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

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

About Ohmite Manufacturing Company

Ohmite Manufacturing Company is headquartered in Chicago Illinois and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Heico Company, LLC. Ohmite has been the leading provider of resistive products for high current, sensing, high voltage, and high energy applications for 90 years. The company’s full complement of resistor constructions includes wirewound, wire element, thick film, and ceramic composition. Ohmite maintains operations in South Texas, Mexico, England and the Chicago area.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. and Ioxus Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Builds market awareness of Ioxus’ innovative ultracapacitor products and technology

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Ioxus, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance ultracapacitor technology headquartered in Oneonta, NY. The agreement supports Ioxus’ efforts to increase market awareness and market share of its latest products and innovative technology.

Ioxus manufactures iCAP^® ultracapacitors, iMOD^® modules, and THiNCAP^® pouch cells and modules that are optimized for the highest energy and power density. Ioxus recently launched their leading edge 85º Titan™ ultracapacitor product line and the new industry changing line of 22 iMOD X-Series^® ultracapacitor modules. The 22 X-Series modules allow customers to quickly integrate ultracaps into their application with little development cost or design lead time. Ioxus ultracapacitor cells and modules serve the automotive, hybrid bus, wind turbine pitch control, micro grid, UPS and industrial markets.

Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for industry-leading electronic components and engineered solutions.

“Ioxus develops premium performance ultracapacitor technology and proves through extensive testing that their products achieve longer life than what is currently offered on the market,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group. “Ioxus’ technology is extremely exciting for our sales team to promote to our customers, since these products offer key differentiators with distinct advantages.”

“With Richardson Electronics as a channel partner, Ioxus will leverage Richardson’s vast market reach to build market awareness of our latest products and leading technology to capture more design wins,” stated Jeff Colton, Vice President of Sales at Ioxus. “Their global presence and technical expertise will help us reach new customers and effectively take advantage of the opportunities in the rapidly expanding markets for ultracapacitor applications.”

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 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 online at www.rellpower.com.

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

About Ioxus, Inc.

Ioxus manufactures high performance ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets. The company offers the broadest range of cell styles in the industry, from 100 Farads to 3,000 Farads, with both iCAP^® cylindrical and THiNCAP^® pouch cell form factors. With our proprietary mixes and coating processes, Ioxus makes a superior electrode for ultracapacitors with higher power and energy density compared to other ultracapacitors. Ioxus designs and manufactures smaller, lighter weight iMOD^® modules and the new 85°C Titan™ iMOD X-Series^® family of module systems. Ioxus is headquartered in Oneonta, N.Y., with sales, service and quick-delivery inventory in Shanghai, China. More information is available online at www.ioxus.com.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. and StarPower Europe AG Sign Distribution Agreement

Extends StarPower power module product reach to new customers and opportunities worldwide

LaFox, IL, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new distribution agreement with StarPower Europe AG, a leading power module company headquartered in Jiaxing, China. This global agreement supports the expansion of StarPower’s products to new customers and opportunities outside of China as the demand and applications for power modules continue to grow.

Founded in 2005, StarPower designs and manufactures IGBT, MOSFET, IPM, FRD, and rectifier modules, as well as customized modules, for inverter, welding machine, inductive heating, UPS, EV, and solar/wind power applications from 0.5kW to more than 1MW. The continuing growing demand for higher energy efficiency and green energy generation present an ideal environment for StarPower modules.

Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for industry-leading electronic components and engineered solutions.

“StarPower designs unique and optimized power modules with low loss and high conversion efficiency for power applications in the inverter, wind, solar, welding, traction/EV and UPS markets,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics Power & Microwave Technologies group. “Their innovative technologies align perfectly with our highly technical sales team and our ability to identify the right customers and design opportunities for this product line.”

“Richardson Electronics is a perfect partner for our products and applications focus,” responded Mr. Peter Frey, Managing Director. “Their worldwide presence, technical expertise throughout the entire design cycle, and outstanding reputation for launching the newest products and latest technologies to the global marketplace will help us reach new customers and effectively take advantage of the increased opportunities for power module applications.”

About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

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

About StarPower

StarPower is a leading power module company headquartered in Jiaxing, China. Founded in 2005, StarPower designs and manufactures IGBT / MOSFET / IPM / FRD / Rectifier modules and customized modules for applications in the area of inverters, welding machines, inductive heating, UPS, EV, solar/wind power and etc. in the power range of 0.5kW up to more than 1MW.

StarPower Europe AG, with its head office in Switzerland, is the European subsidiary of StarPower Semiconductor Ltd. StarPower Europe recently announcement building a European development centre in Nuremberg, Germany. The goal is to test new technologies and materials, and provide the gained expertise to its headquarters for use in the production environment. A 240 m² space accommodates the offices and laboratories. The process engineers and developers from headquarters are involved from the beginning and are trained in Nuremberg, so that the expertise can be easily transferred into the series production of semiconductor modules. StarPower sets a new milestone for its growth in Europe with high-quality semiconductor modules, using its European expertise. More information is available at www.starpowereurope.com.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Announces Power & Microwave Technologies Group

LaFox, IL, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 – Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today the launch of a new business group, Power & Microwave Technologies (“PMT”). The PMT group encompasses Richardson Electronics’ existing Electron Device Group (“EDG”) and adds new technologies and engineered solutions for the power conversion and RF and microwave markets.

“The PMT group will focus on adding new suppliers and technologies to take advantage of high growth markets and leverage our global infrastructure, including sales, marketing, engineering solutions and logistics,” said Edward Richardson, CEO and Chairman of the Board for Richardson Electronics. “Under the direction of Greg Peloquin, PMT combines new technologies and capabilities with our existing EDG business to maximize associated selling opportunities of both electron tubes and solid-state products.”

Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President, PMT, brings considerable experience and expertise in the RF and microwave, power and energy, and electron tube markets to his PMT group leadership role. Prior to joining Richardson Electronics in June 2014, as Executive Vice President, EDG, Mr. Peloquin served as president of Richardson RFPD, Inc. From 2002 to 2011, he was executive vice president and general manager of Richardson Electronics’ RF & Wireless Communications Group. Earlier in his career, Mr. Peloquin was director of global distribution for Motorola, Inc.’s wireless infrastructure division.

“I am eager to establish and grow the PMT group,” Mr. Peloquin responded. “Richardson Electronics’ solid customer base, highly technical sales and engineering teams, and global infrastructure are critical to solidifying partnerships with new suppliers who offer innovative products and technologies. These superior solutions simplify and expedite customer design cycles paving the way for increased sales in high-growth markets.”

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 radio frequency (RF) & 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 online at www.rell.com

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