Power Integrations and Future Electronics Sign Worldwide Distribution Agreement

New demand-creation initiatives to drive increased design activity

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#PowerIntegrations–Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI),
the leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability ICs for AC-DC, LED
lighting and gate driver applications, today announced a worldwide
distribution agreement with Future Electronics, a global leader in the
distribution and marketing of electronics components.

Commented Ben Sutherland, vice president of worldwide sales at Power
Integrations: “Power supply, lighting and IGBT sub-system developers
using PI products will have access to excellent technical help and pre-
and post-sales support from Future’s highly capable field applications
engineering and support team. We look forward to leveraging the
impressive reach and design capabilities of Future’s experienced, highly
technical sales force to identify new customers and drive increased
design activity.”

Replied Matthew Rotholz, vice president of marketing for Future
Electronics: “Power Integrations’ energy-efficient, highly integrated
ICs and gate drivers will benefit our customers by enhancing system
reliability, reducing design cycle time and increasing competitiveness.
We are delighted to add such an innovative and well-respected supplier
to our linecard.”

About Power Integrations

Power
Integrations, Inc. is a leading innovator in semiconductor
technologies for high-voltage power conversion. The company’s products
are key building blocks in the clean-power ecosystem, enabling the
generation of renewable energy as well as the efficient transmission and
consumption of power in applications ranging from milliwatts to
megawatts. For more information please visit www.power.com.

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution,
ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation
for developing efficient, and comprehensive global supply chain
solutions, as well as differentiated engineering services encompassing
technical support, technology training and custom board design. Founded
in 1968 by Robert Miller, President, Future Electronics has established
itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry
today, with 5,500 employees in 169 offices in 44 countries around the
world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with one worldwide IT
infrastructure providing real-time inventory availability and access,
while enabling full integration of its operations, sales and marketing
worldwide. Offering the highest level of service, the most advanced
engineering capabilities and technical solutions through all stages of
the design-production cycle, and the largest available-to-sell inventory
in the world, Future’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For
more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

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Contacts

Media Contact
Power Integrations, Inc.
Peter Rogerson,
408-414-8573
[email protected]
or
Press
Agency Contact
BWW Communications
Nick Foot, +44 (0)
1491-636 393
[email protected]
or
Media
Contact
Future Electronics
Martin H. Gordon, 514-694-7710
(ext. 2236)
Director, Corporate Communications
[email protected]