IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading manufacturer of high performance analog mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, has announced that its entire range of power modules in SP1, SP3, SP4, SP6 and SP6-P packages has been qualified to Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 as established in the JEDEC industry standards.

Qualification to the IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D.01 standard enables Microsemi's extensive portfolio of SP-packaged power modules to be designed within systems that operate in harsh moisture conditions, such as those encountered by solar inverters, welders and automobiles.

"This qualification provides significant assurance to our customers that their products will perform as specified in applications exposed to high moisture conditions," said Philippe Dupin, Director of Microsemi's Power Module Products in Bordeaux, France. "It creates strong support for us in these demanding markets."

Microsemi's portfolio of SP-packaged power modules can be viewed on the Microsemi website: http://www.microsemi.com.

About Microsemi

Microsemi Corporation, with corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and control or regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals.

Microsemi's products include individual components as well as integrated circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving performance and reliability, battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. The principal markets the company serves include implanted medical, defense/aerospace and satellite, notebook computers, monitors and LCD TVs, automotive and mobile connectivity applications. More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its website at http://www.microsemi.com.

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"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements concerning its entire range of power modules in SP1, SP3, SP4, SP6 and SP6-P packages having been qualified to Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 as established in the JEDEC industry standards, are forward-looking statements.