Microsemi Receives $6.1 Million Contract For High-Reliability Products from Raytheon
Wednesday September 3, 8:31 am ET
Two-Year Contract Involves Most Microsemi Operations
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2003-- Microsemi Corp. (Nasdaq:MSCC - News), a leading manufacturer of high reliability semiconductors, announced today that it has been awarded a two-year contract worth $6.1 million from Raytheon Company for certain discrete devices as well as integrated circuits.
The contract calls for orders of Microsemi devices produced at most of its operations, with options through April 2005. The actual quantities, value and shipment dates will be based upon orders placed by Raytheon Company over the period of the contract.
"Microsemi has a long history of producing high reliability products for military and aerospace systems suppliers," said James J. Peterson, Microsemi President and CEO. "We continue to place a high priority on meeting the demanding requirements of customers like Raytheon. This contract reflects this longstanding relationship and our ongoing commitment to serving their critical needs," he said.
Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN - News), with 2002 sales of $16.8 billion, is an industry leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft. With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon employs more than 76,000 people worldwide.
During the quarter that ended June 30, 2003, more than 60% of Microsemi shipments were of high reliability products for customers in the military/aerospace and medical markets.
About Microsemi
Microsemi is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of analog, mixed-signal and discrete semiconductors. The company's semiconductors typically 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 complete circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving reliability, battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. Markets the company serves include mobile connectivity, computer/peripherals, datacom, medical, industrial, automotive, digital media, space/satellite and military.
More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its Web site at microsemi.com.
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