Littelfuse Receives 2011 Technical Support Award from Huawei

Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS), the global leader in circuit protection, today announced it has been awarded the 2011 Technical Support Award by Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. The annual award recognizes suppliers that provide superior advanced technology support for Huawei’s passive components and discrete devices.

“The Technical Support Award recognizes the hard work and dedication of Littelfuse associates across the company in providing value to Huawei and continuously contributing to their success,” said Deepak Nayar, Vice President and General Manager of the Littelfuse Electronics Business Unit. “We are committed to meeting customer expectations and providing quality products and services. We are proud that our high level of customer support stands out among Huawei’s more than 200 suppliers. This excellent recognition from an established leader in the telecom industry highlights the value of our advanced technologies and customer support.”

In a statement regarding the award, Huawei said, “Littelfuse has set itself apart by providing the most advanced technologies that align with the specific requirements of our telecom infrastructure, terminal devices and smart phone products. The company’s broad portfolio of circuit protection technologies, along with its strong customer commitment, has been a great fit with Huawei. We look forward to building on this mutually-beneficial relationship.”

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through its dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, Huawei has established end-to-end capabilities and strengths across the carrier networks, enterprise, consumer and cloud computing fields. The company is committed to creating maximum value for telecom carriers, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive ICT solutions and services. Huawei products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com.

About Littelfuse

Founded in 1927, Littelfuse, Inc., the worldwide leader in circuit protection, offers the industry’s broadest and deepest portfolio of circuit protection products and solutions. Littelfuse devices protect products in virtually every market that uses electrical energy, from consumer electronics to automobiles to industrial equipment. In addition to its Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters, Littelfuse has more than 30 sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Technologies offered by Littelfuse include Fuses; Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs); Positive Temperature Coefficient Devices (PTCs); Protection Relays; PulseGuard® ESD Suppressors; SIDACtor® Devices; TVS Diode Arrays (SPA™ Family of Products); Switching Thyristors; TVS Diodes and Varistors. The company also offers a comprehensive line of highly reliable Electromechanical and Electronic Switch and Control Devices for commercial and specialty vehicles and Sensors for automobile safety systems, as well as underground Power Distribution Centers for safe control and distribution of electricity in mining operations.

For more information, please visit Littelfuse’s website at www.littelfuse.com.

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