ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it was named Outstanding Technology Company at TechAmerica's 19th Annual Orange County High-Tech Innovation Awards event. The awards recognize outstanding achievements and innovation by technology leaders in Orange County, Calif.

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Judging criteria for the Outstanding Technology Company award included the organization's technological breakthroughs, ability to cater to and anticipate the needs of the markets it serves, competitive advantages and financial performance. The company's community leadership, charitable involvement and educational partnerships were also considered.

"We are honored to receive this award from TechAmerica, an important organization that supports innovation and contributes significantly to the growth of technology here in Orange County," said James J. Peterson, Microsemi's president and CEO. "This recognition reflects our entire team's continued hard work, dedication and talent. They are truly what makes Microsemi an outstanding technology company."

Microsemi and other winners were recognized on the evening of June 14, 2012 during a ceremony at the Hilton Costa Mesa that drew luminaries from local high-tech companies, financial and government institutions, as well as academic leaders, educators, students and investors. For more information, visit www.techamerica.org/hta19.

About TechAmerica

TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry--the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,000 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry's largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members' top and bottom lines. TechAmerica is also the technology industry's only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing). Learn more about TechAmerica at www.techamerica.org.

About Microsemi

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense and security, aerospace, as well as industrial and medical markets. Products include mixed-signal integrated circuits, SoCs and ASICS; programmable logic solutions; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; and Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at www.microsemi.com.

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