Richardson Electronics Now Global Distributor for Custom MMIC
March 17, 2020 | Richardson Electronics, Ltd.Estimated reading time: 1 minute

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced it will be distributing products from Custom MMIC, a Qorvo company. Custom MMIC is a leading supplier of high-performance GaAs and GaN monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for defense, aerospace and commercial applications. Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), is a global provider of innovative RF solutions which completed its acquisition of Custom MMIC on February 19, 2020.
As part of Qorvo’s Infrastructure and Defense Products (IDP) business, the Custom MMIC team will continue to expand its millimeter wave (mmWave) capabilities for products used in defense phased array and AESA radars, electronic warfare, satellite communications, wireless backhaul and microwave test equipment.
Richardson Electronics?Power & Microwave Technologies Group is a global channel partner for RF and microwave components, power electronics, and world-class electron devices. As a global company, Richardson Electronics provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair.
“We are very excited that Custom MMIC has become part of the Qorvo family and product portfolio. Custom MMIC has great products for some of our focus markets including Test and Measurement, and Radar/ Defense. With our global demand creation model we look forward to supporting Custom MMIC products and customers,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics’ Power & Microwave Technologies group.
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