Semicoa signs A.Y Electronics as Israeli Distributor and Manufactures Representative

COSTA MESA, Calif. October 1, 2005--Semicoa selects A.Y Electronics to service Israel

Semicoa today announced A.Y Electronics as their exclusive distribution channel partner and manufacturers representative, servicing the Israeli market for hi-rel transistors and photodiodes.

A.Y Electronics is one of the leading component suppliers in the Israeli electronics industry focusing on high reliability Military-Aerospace and Medical applications. We are delighted to join forces with A.Y Electronics. They bring a wealth of customer knowledge and material logistics to service the Israeli region, stated Kathleen Whitcher, Semicoa Distribution Sales Manager.

About Semicoa

Semicoa simplifies the process of measuring and interpreting visible and near-infrared light by designing, manufacturing and marketing silicon optoelectronics. The company’s growing product line of photodetectors is used in medical imaging, homeland security and military aerospace applications. Semicoa was recently ranked among the Top 10 Semiconductor Makers by Orange County Business Journal. Semicoa has successfully capitalized upon its proven high reliability transistor heritage by bringing this level of expertise and quality to emerging applications.

Semicoa is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California within Orange County's technology center. More information may be obtained by contacting Semicoa directly at (714) 979-1900 or by visiting its website at www.Semicoa.com.

EDITORIAL CONTACT:
John Park
Vice President of Strategic Marketing
Tel: (714) 242-3028
jpark@semicoa.com