Richardson RFPD Bolsters Aerospace & Defense Market Leadership; Earns AS9120A Certification

Richardson RFPD, Inc., a global distributor of advanced technology solutions for RF and wireless, energy and power and industrial IoT, today announced that it has achieved AS9120A certification.

The AS certification series rewards aerospace and defense industry suppliers for achieving the highest levels of quality standards, meeting regulatory compliance requirements and mitigating customer risk. The AS9120A certification applies specifically to electronic component distributors who serve the aerospace industry.

With deep expertise and a broad product line, the aerospace and defense industry is Richardson RFPD’s leading vertical market. Built upon long-time supplier relationships and supported by a highly technical field team, the company supports military communications applications such as radar, electronic warfare, communications, jammers, avionics and SATCOM.

“We see growth opportunity in military markets, both in the Americas and in the EMEA region,” said Rafael R. Salmi PhD, president of Richardson RFPD. “Our AS9120A certification is an important accomplishment, as it represents our commitment to our customers who serve the aerospace and defense marketplace.”

In addition to a broad and deep product selection relevant to aerospace and defense, Richardson RFPD’s knowledgeable sales and support teams include field application engineers with relevant military experience. The company is ITAR-compliant with one central supply chain system and an integrated global infrastructure.

About Richardson RFPD

Richardson RFPD, an Arrow company, is a global distributor of electronic components specialized in RF & wireless, energy and power, and industrial IoT product design. With highly technical and experienced global sales and support teams, the company supports complex and specialized product designs—from concept to production. With hands-on experience and a commitment to innovation, Richardson RFPD accelerates the design process and provides a seamless global supply chain.

The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality, authorized components from industry leaders like American Technical Ceramics (ATC), Amphenol RF, ANADIGICS, Analog Devices (ADI), Anaren, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Cornell Dubilier, Gore, HUBER+SUHNER, M/A-COM Technology (MACOM), Maxwell Technologies, Microsemi, Molex, NXP Semiconductors, Peregrine Semiconductor, Qorvo, Radiall, Sierra Wireless, United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS), Wakefield-Vette and Wolfspeed, a Cree company.

More information is available online at www.richardsonrfpd.com. Follow Richardson RFPD on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Richardson_RFPD.

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