Tom Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of Tyco Electronics, said, "This is a very exciting time for our company and ADC is a great fit as we continue to execute our strategy to create strong leadership positions in all of our connectivity businesses. Consumers and enterprises want access to high-speed video and data wherever they are, on whatever devices they are using -- from smart phones to HD and 3-D televisions to computers with advanced video-conferencing capabilities. The combination of ADC and Tyco Electronics creates an industry leader, with the scope and geographic scale to help customers deliver needed capacity, from the core of the network all the way to the end user."

Invests to Build a Bridge Between Service Providers, Enterprises, and Application Developers to Accelerate the Creation of Web, Mobile and Multimedia Apps

Canadian acquisition solidifies ON Semiconductor as a leading supplier of ultra-low-power DSP technology for hearing aids and audio processing applications

Expands Defense Electronics Subsystems Portfolio

* Sale is effective end of day May 28, 2010 * Significant Majority of Nortel CVAS Employees are joining GENBAND

Strategic investment in future security market Strengthening of product portfolio and regional presence Expansion of high-margin complete system solution product range

* Strengthens Global Communications Test Leadership Position * Creates End-to-End Wireless Test Portfolio: Lab, Field & Service Assurance * Acquisition Includes Market-Leading LTE/4G Network Verification and Deployment Test Solutions

Avnet, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bell Microproducts Inc. in an all cash merger for $7.00 per share, which equates to an equity value of approximately $252 million and a transaction value of approximately $594 million assuming a net debt position for Bell of $342 million at face value as of December 31, 2009.

Acquisition of the Avantellis(r) Product Line from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing Reinforces Major Strategy Change by Industry Leader

Pactolus SIP Applications Software, Together with RadiSys Convedia Media Servers, Strengthens RadiSys' Ability to Offer Turnkey Telecommunication Solutions for Service Providers

XTech, the leading global manufacturer of front panels and accessories for the electronics industry, today announced that it has acquired TripleE Corporation, in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Acquisition Targets Emerging LTE/4G Wireless Market

Addition of embeddedMIND's innovative on-device management infrastructure solution extends High Availability Software Leadership Position

Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFA) (NASDAQ:BELFB) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Cinch Connectors from Safran S.A. (ENXTPA:SAF), a leading French industrial group, for $37.5 million in cash plus approximately $1.5 million for the assumption of certain expenses.

Acquisition enables delivery of complete solutions for embedded device manufacturers and drives entry into high-growth embedded Linux software market, creating new revenue opportunities

Internet telephony service provider InfoTel, Serbia a division of Informatika A.D., deploy Squire Technologies' cost effective SS7 interconnect solution for connection to primary incumbent Telekom Srbija.

Compact, ruggedized computers complement company's harsh environment expertise

Virage Logic announced its intention to buy ARC International.

FANUC to reinforce industry-leading CNC portfolio; GE to continue global investment in industrial automation and process control systems, software solutions and embedded computing

IDT(r) (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.; NASDAQ: IDTI), a leading provider of essential mixed signal semiconductor solutions that enrich the digital media experience, today announced the closing of its acquisition of all of the shares of Tundra(r) Semiconductor Corporation (TSX: TUN) for aggregate cash consideration of approximately CDN $120.8 million.

The newly re-opened facility in Danbury, CT retains the experienced ThinkEngine Networks (formerly Cognitronics) team ensuring that key knowledge remains within Telesoft Technologies. The office has an extensive test lab enabling local development and support activities for the CX network exchange media servers. The CX series is used extensively in AIN, TDM and VoIP announcement and media server markets within the USA. "Telesoft Technologies is the ideal company to acquire us", says Jerry Dlugos, Operations Director. "Our customers, a number of whom are tier one operators, will be excited by the high performance and advanced features in the next generation OKEFORD Media Platform. It provides a clear roadmap for former ThinkEngine customers grappling with sweating current infrastructure assets while building in future expansion and migration strategies".

Acquisition Will Make Ixia a Leader in 3G and 4G Wireless Test Market

Now known as S.I.E. Computing Solutions, Inc., the company will maintain continuity in management and continue to provide customers with same high level of service and innovation.

Western Digital Corp. (NYSE:WDC) , a world leader in hard drive storage for computing and consumer electronics applications, today announced that it has completed a $65 million cash acquisition of SiliconSystems, Inc., Aliso Viejo, Calif., a leading supplier of solid-state drives for the embedded systems market.

Telesoft Technologies acquires Think Engine Networks to offer Media Platforms which assist major US fixed, wireless & cable operators in migrating to next generation and/or converged networks