Significant Customers

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS

SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, two worldwide distributors accounted for $54.3 million (31%) and $34.9 million (20%) of net revenues, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, two worldwide distributors and one direct customer accounted for $47.5 million (25%), $30.7 million (16%) and $20.1 million (11%) of net revenues, respectively. These distributors operate globally and regionally to sell Micrel's products to many customers across various end markets.

At September 30, 2013, two worldwide distributors and one direct customer accounted for 34%, 14%, and 10% respectively, of total accounts receivable. At December 31, 2012, one worldwide distributor and an Asia-based distributor accounted for 28% and 14%, respectively, of total accounts receivable.