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Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. Announces Exclusive Multi-Regional Agreement to Distribute P.A. Semi Multicore Processors




Feb 5, 2007


Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ: NUHC), a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display and system solutions, today announced a multi-regional agreement under which it will distribute the P.A. Semi PWRficient family of microprocessors a Power Architecture-based 64-bit, multicore, scalable processor line that consumes three-to-four times less power than competing processors. The agreement includes sole distribution rights in the Americas, Greater China, Southeast Asia, India, Australia/New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The family of PWRficient 64-bit multicore processors addresses the multibillion-dollar high-performance embedded-computing markets and fundamentally redefines power, cost and throughput efficiency in high-performance processing. This unique multicore system-on-chip architecture, underpinned by 50 patents filed and pending, delivers high performance (up to 2GHz) per core at phenomenally low power consumption, in addition to delivering key breakthroughs in cost and throughput efficiency.

P.A. Semi EVP of Sales and Business Development Amarjit Gill states, Nu Horizons is a recognized leader in creating, tracking and fulfilling global demand. In addition, it offers seamless service for customers from order placement through design and manufacturing. We feel confident that its global infrastructure and strong sales and engineering support teams will provide an excellent channel to promote our PWRficient processors.

Dave Bowers, president of Nu Horizons Distribution division adds, Nu Horizons is very excited to represent P.A. Semi. Its high-performance platform-processor line is technologically innovative and backed by great executive and design teams with many years of experience in microprocessor architecture development. The PWRficient high-performance low-power family represents a significant technology break-through and is a strong addition to our line card. We anticipate strong customer satisfaction from its product offering.

About Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.

Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. is a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display and system solutions to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services providers (EMS). With sales facilities in 49 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


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Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.
Dave Bowers, 631-396-5000
dbowers@nuhorizons.com

 

 


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