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Analog Devices Press Release - December 1, 2011
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Analog Devices and Richardson RFPD Sign Worldwide Distributor Agreement to Expand Support for High-Performance
RF Systems Designers
-- Worldwide agreement covers ADI’s complete portfolio of RF ICs and signal-processing technologies.
NORWOOD, Mass. and LaFOX, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing
applications, announced today that it has entered into a worldwide sales distribution agreement with Richardson
RFPD, Inc. As one of the leading distributors of RF and microwave components, Richardson RFPD will support the
design-in of ADI’s high-performance RF ICs (integrated circuits) along with the company’s full range of analog,
mixed-signal and digital signal-processing products. ADI’s RF ICs and signal-processing technology are available
now through Richardson RFPD’s North and South America offices and are expected to be available through Richardson
RFPD’s offices in Europe, Middle East, Greater China, Asia Pacific and Japan in the first half of 2012.
ADI delivers world-leading data converters, amplifiers, MEMs, DSPs (digital signal processors) and power
management ICs and a portfolio of high-performance RF ICs covering the entire RF signal chain from leading
function blocks such as PLLs, mixers and power detectors, to highly integrated short-range single-chip transceiver
solutions. Together, these technologies form a complete design and play a fundamental role in converting,
conditioning, and processing real-world phenomena in a wide array of applications.
“Our customers are
integrating wired and wireless connectivity into an ever-widening range of applications, and ADI’s
high-performance RF and signal-processing portfolio is at the core of these systems,” said Peter Real, ADI vice
president for Linear and RF. “With our portfolio and Richardson RFPD’s technical team, customers can expect to
accomplish great things.”
Alex Glass, ADI vice president, worldwide channel sales, said, “We are pleased
to enter into this agreement with Richardson RFPD whose highly skilled RF and microwave sales and technical
support teams will be accessible to customers through a global network of 47 offices and seven stocking
locations.”
“We are excited to partner with ADI, and this distributor agreement further elevates
Richardson RFPD’s ability to support all aspects of our customers’ needs for design, logistics, and new product
updates,” said Greg Peloquin, president of Richardson RFPD. “Combining ADI’s leadership position in ADC and DAC
technology, and their investment in developing innovative RF products with our global reach into the RF & Wireless
market, make it possible for RF engineers to now procure almost every part they need from one qualified source.”
About Richardson RFPD, Inc. Richardson RFPD, Inc., an Arrow Electronics company, is a global leader
in the RF and wireless communications, power conversion and renewable energy markets. Relationships with the
industry’s top component suppliers enable Richardson RFPD to meet the total engineering needs of each customer.
Whether it’s designing components or engineering complete solutions, Richardson RFPD’s worldwide design centers
and technical sales team provide support for all aspects of customers’ go-to-market strategy, from prototype to
production. More information is available online at
www.richardsonrfpd.com.
About Analog Devices Acknowledged industry-wide as the
world leader in data-conversion and signal-conditioning technologies, Analog Devices is a leading global
manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications.
The company serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Analog
Devices' common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “ADI” and is included in the S&P
500 Index.
http://www.analog.com
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Contacts Analog Devices, Inc. Colleen Cronin 781-937-1622
Colleen.cronin@analog.com
or
Richardson RFPD, Inc. Julie Teinert 630-208-2723
jteinert@richardsonrfpd.com
Date Posted 12/1/2011
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