Richardson Electronics to Distribute Crystek High Performance Frequency Products
February 19, 2008 - La Fox, Illinois...Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today it has signed a global distribution agreement with Crystek Corporation, of Fort Myers, FL, to distribute its High Performance Frequency Line.
Crystek's products provide high performance frequency solutions needed in advanced applications, including cellular base stations, broadband communication infrastructure, military defense systems and industrial instrumentation equipment.
"Crystek is an emerging leader in high performance VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators). With their VCO product line, we expect to see significant growth in such applications as point-to-point radio links, high-performance instrumentation, radar and more," said Chris Marshall, Vice President of Richardson Electronics' Wireless and Broadband Communications Group. "We anticipate gaining significant market share with Crystek's combination of low phase noise designs, rapid development cycles and short lead time for production."
Crystek has hundreds of VCO designs available for immediate shipment. Crystek's domestic-based engineering and manufacturing enables the company to provide rapid response to unique application requirements. Many solutions emerge from initial design request to full production in less than four weeks.
"We are excited to enter into this distribution agreement with Richardson Electronics," said Anthony Mastropole, Crystek's CEO and President. "Their RF focused technical sales force and strong demand-creation capability will be an outstanding complement to our current sales channels."
More information is available online at http://rell.com/crystek
About Crystek Corporation
Crystek specializes in ultra low noise, high frequency and tight stability products with a frequency range of up to 6 GHz. Crystek's high performance range of frequency products includes VCO's, VCXO's, XO's and SAW Based products. Crystek products are ideally suited for applications such as digital radio equipment, fixed wireless access, satellite communications systems, base stations, personal communications systems, portable radios, and test instruments. Please contact Crystek at 800-237-3061 or sales@crystek.com. Additional information is also available at www.crystek.com.
About Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) is a global provider of engineered solutions and electronic components to the RF and wireless communications, industrial power conversion, electron device, and display systems markets. Richardson designs, manufactures and distributes discrete devices, components, and assemblies used in RF and wireless infrastructure, networks, digital broadcasting, defense, and power conversion.
More information is available online at www.rell.com.
