February 5, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: Amendment to Form T-3 filed by Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
("Obligor"), Commission File No. 0-12906, on January 31,
1997, for Qualification of Indenture under which Obligor's
8-1/4% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures will be
issued
File Number 022-22261
Gentlemen:
The Obligor hereby amends this application for qualification on
such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effectiveness
until (i) the 20th day after the filing of a further amendment
which specifically states that it shall supersede this amendment,
or (ii) such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to Section
307(c) of the Act, may determine upon the written request of the
Obligor.
RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
/s/ William G. Seils
Agent for Service
cc. Pam Long 202-942-9531
