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Nu Horizons Electronics and Microsemi Corporation Announce Global Partnership Agreement for Microsemi's Analog and Mixed-Signal Products

Posted on: Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 09:00 CDT

Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ:NUHC), a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination and system solutions; and Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ: MSCC), a leading manufacturer of high-performance analog mixed-signal integrated circuits and high-reliability semiconductors; today entered an agreement by which Nu Horizons becomes a globally authorized distributor of Microsemi's analog and mixed-signal products. These products include controller integrated circuits (ICs), ambient light sensors and LCD backlight inverters.

Microsemi differentiates its integrated circuit products with patented topologies that provide superior performance and unique functional capabilities. Their high reliability semiconductors offer patented packaging designs that reduce component size, while increasing their power handling capability. Typical applications for Microsemi's products include implantable pacemakers and cardio-defibrillators; MRI systems; wireless LAN client and mini-PCI cards; military aircraft, space and weapons systems; industrial power supplies and solar power inverters; and the LCD displays found in notebook computers, monitors, LCD TVs, and automotive GPS and entertainment systems.

Michael G. Sivetts III, vice president of distribution sales at Microsemi states, "Microsemi is delighted to join the Nu Horizons display business unit. In addition to their global fulfillment capabilities and superior customer service, they have amassed an impressive group of products and solutions designed to fully support their Display Solutions customers."

Rita Megling, senior vice president of marketing for Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. states, "Microsemi is an established leader in the analog and mixed-signal arenas whose reputation for quality products and service is unsurpassed. We are excited to add their inverters, sensors and controller chip portfolio to further broaden our Display Solutions offering."

The Nu Horizons North American Display Business unit continues to expand with best-of-class suppliers to enable customers to source end-to-end solutions including the latest in display technologies and a robust selection of systems, single board computers, or server board options. To meet diverse customer requirements, company service offerings range from elementary component kit level (including controllers, inverters and cabling or systems boards); to a more sophisticated level of technical service, comprised of monitor solutions and off-the-shelf servers; to customer or semi-custom designs and production.

About Microsemi Corporation

Microsemi 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 web site at http://www.microsemi.com.

About Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.

Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. is a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination and system solutions to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services providers (EMS). With sales facilities in 51 locations across North America, Europe and Asia and regional logistics centers throughout the globe, Nu Horizons partners with a limited number of best-in-class suppliers to provide in-depth product development, custom logistics and life-cycle support to its customers. Information on Nu Horizons and its services is available at http://www.nuhorizons.com.

Source: Business Wire

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