Newark Expands its Analog & SRAM Portfolio via ON Semiconductor's Acquisition of...

Newark Expands its Analog & SRAM Portfolio via ON Semiconductor's Acquisition of AMI Semiconductor

CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
Newark (www.newark.com,) part of the global Premier Farnell Group,
and a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor in
the Americas, announced today that it has been authorized by global
leader ON Semiconductor to stock and market a broad portfolio of
Application Specific Standard Products (ASSP) acquired by the
manufacturer through its purchase of AMI Semiconductor.

The ASSPs now available through Newark include automotive, medical
and industrial products, such as transceivers, stepper motor drivers,
DSP systems, ULP memories, PoE power devices, drivers and clocks.
These products are in stock for same-day shipping at
www.newark.com/on-semiconductor

"We are very excited about launching these new products into
distribution on a global basis," said Jeff Thomson, vice president
Global Channel Sales, ON Semiconductor. "We have excellent partners in
our global distribution network, such as Newark and Farnell, who have
a strong focus on customer satisfaction and coverage. Through their
dedicated resources, we are better positioned to deliver the right
products at the right time, to the right customers."

"This agreement is a testament to our long-standing relationship
with ON Semiconductor, our broad customer base and our commitment to
service," comments Paul Buckley, Senior Vice President Product &
Supplier Management, Newark. "We're pleased to be able to offer our
design engineers and electronics buyers an expanded range of ASSPs."

Newark's complete ON Semiconductor offering can also be viewed at
www.newark.com/on-semiconductor.

About ON Semiconductor

With its global logistics network and strong product portfolio, ON
Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ONNN) is a preferred supplier of efficient power
solutions to customers in the power supply, automotive, communication,
computer, consumer, medical, industrial, mobile phone, and
military/aerospace markets. The company's broad portfolio includes
power, analog, DSP, mixed-signal, advance logic, clock management and
standard component devices. Global corporate headquarters are located
in Phoenix, Arizona. The company operates a network of manufacturing
facilities, sales offices and design centers in key markets throughout
North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more
information, visit http://www.onsemi.com

About Newark

Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, and a leading
multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor supporting
millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across the
Americas, is known for offering the broadest selection of components
and test equipment from 440+ top manufacturers for design engineering
and maintenance professionals. For more information, visit
www.newark.com

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