Richardson Electronics Awarded “Distributor of the Year” by Microsemi Corporation

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RELL), today announces that it has been named “Distributor of the Year” by Microsemi Corporation’s Power Products Group. This distinction, presented annually by the Microsemi Sales and Marketing teams, goes to the distributor who has consistently shown exemplary design, sales and logistics support to Microsemi’s global customer base.

In presenting the award to Richardson Electronics, Microsemi’s Director of Global Sales, Scott Lindberg, stated: “Richardson’s success with Microsemi over the years is attributed to consistently doing the right things, the right way, with the right timing. Microsemi congratulates Richardson and all of its employees on receiving the Microsemi Distributor of the Year award.”

“This award is special in that it is voted by the Microsemi sales and product groups located throughout the world. We are proud to accept this award, on behalf of our employees, and we thank our friends at Microsemi for honoring us in this way. We look forward to continuing our high levels of service and support to Microsemi, and to our mutual customers throughout the globe,” says Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Richardson’s RF, Wireless & Power Division.

About Microsemi Corporation

Microsemi Corporation, with corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and control or regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals. Microsemi's products include individual components as well as integrated circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving performance and reliability, battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. The principal markets the company serves include implanted medical, defense/aerospace and satellite, notebook computers, monitors and LCD TVs, automotive and mobile connectivity applications. More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its website at http://www.microsemi.com.

About the RF, Wireless & Power Division (RFPD) of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

RFPD, a division of Richardson Electronics, LTD. (NASDAQ:RELL), is a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the RF and wireless communications market and the industrial power conversion market. RFPD designs, manufactures and distributes discrete devices, components, and assemblies used in RF and wireless infrastructure communications networks, digital broadcasting, defense, and power conversion. More information is available online at www.rell.com.