Press Release

Montreal, Quebec ( connect2business ) August 21, 2013 - Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, announces immediate availability of the RL78 series from Renesas, delivering low power consumption and high performance.

The RL78 series( http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Search.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:ManufacturerPartNumberUpshiftedSearch%7C*RL78*%7C1%7C,Ny:True,Ro:0,Nea:True,N:4294892287 ) from Renesas offers true low power, from 46µA/MHz operation as well as broad scalability, from 10 to 128 pins, thus yielding significant system cost reduction. The RL78 family combines the high-performance architecture of the 78K0R( http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Search.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:ManufacturerPartNumberUpshiftedSearch%7c*78K0R*%7c1%7c,Ny:True,Nea:True ), highly regarded for its processing performance and low power consumption, with the numerous peripheral functions of the R8C and 78K, both market favorites. RL78 microcontrollers enable developers to utilize existing software resources created for the R8C and 78K.

Future Electronics has a comprehensive range of RL78 and R5F10( http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Search.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:ManufacturerPartNumberUpshiftedSearch%7c*R5F10*%7c1%7c,Ny:True,Ro:0,Nea:True,N:587&Renesas_RL78_Webtiles ) products from Renesas, ready to order with immediate availability.

To purchase product(s) or for more information about the RL78 from Renesas, along with access to the world's largest available-to-sell inventory, visit: www.FutureElectronics.com

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. Having served the electronics industry for over 40 years, Future Electronics is uniquely positioned as the only truly global distributor of electronic components supporting customers of all sizes. Future Electronics currently operates in 169 locations in 42 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada. www.FutureElectronics.com

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com

514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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Organisation Profile:
Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry today, with 5,000 employees in 169 offices in 42 countries around the world.