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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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
December 1, 2011 – Norwood, Mass. And LaFox, Illinois…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 signalprocessing 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 realworld 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.”
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“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 Analog Devices, Inc.
Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has
built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector.
Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal-conditioning
technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of
electronic equipment. Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Mass., with design and
manufacturing facilities throughout the world. 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. More
information is available at http://www.analog.com/.
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. Our 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, our worldwide design centers and technical sales team provide support for
all aspects of our customers’ go-to-market strategy, from prototype to production. More
information is available online at www.richardsonrfpd.com.
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