RF Micro Devices® Press Release - June 23, 2009 |
RFMD® Introduces Highly Integrated, Multi-Use VCO for Military, Satcom, and Industrial MarketsNew Amplifiers Deliver Superior Gain and Output Power, Up to 35 GHz  GREENSBORO,
N.C., June 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the
design and manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components, today introduced the
RFVC1800 -- a broadband voltage control oscillator (VCO) targeting multiple radio frequency (RF) markets. The
RFVC1800 is a single-placement integrated circuit (IC) with integrated resonator and buffer amplifier; it is
first in a family of broadband IC VCOs to be introduced by RFMD. Jeff Shealy, VP and general manager of RFMD's Defense and Power business unit, said, "We are pleased to release the RFVC1800 and introduce RFMD's new family of broadband VCOs. The highly integrated RFVC1800 draws upon RFMD's hybrid VCO design expertise to deliver a broadband, miniaturized MMIC VCO solution targeting performance-driven RF requirements."  By
integrating the buffer amplifier and resonator and providing a single 5V supply, the
RFVC1800 reduces component count, streamlines engineering and promotes ease-of-use for global customers.
Additionally, by delivering excellent phase noise performance and broadband capabilities, the
RFVC1800 provides a highly integrated multi-purpose VCO solution that meets or exceeds the stringent design
requirements of engineers across multiple RF applications. Manufactured on RFMD's Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) process and packaged in a small 4 x 4 mm QFN package, the
RFVC1800 broadband VCO is optimized for use in radar, military communications, satellite communications, test
instrumentation and industrial/medical applications.
Availability Samples of the RFVC1800 VCO are available immediately and product revenue is expected in the September 2009 quarter. About RFMD RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers. Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at www.rfmd.com. This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management's current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under the federal securities laws. RF Micro Devices' business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including variability in quarterly operating results, the impact of global macroeconomic and credit conditions on our business, the rate of growth and development of wireless markets, risks associated with our planned exit from our wireless systems business, including cellular transceivers and GPS solutions, the risk that restructuring charges may be greater than originally anticipated and that the cost savings and other benefits from the restructuring may not be achieved, risks associated with the operation of our wafer fabrication facilities, molecular beam epitaxy facility, assembly facility and test and tape and reel facilities, our ability to complete acquisitions and integrate acquired companies, including the risk that we may not realize expected synergies from our business combinations, our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel and develop leaders, variability in production yields, our ability to reduce costs and improve gross margins by implementing innovative technologies, our ability to bring new products to market, our ability to adjust production capacity in a timely fashion in response to changes in demand for our products, dependence on a limited number of customers, and dependence on third parties. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in RF Micro Devices' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Doug DeLieto, VP, Investor Relations, +1-336-678-7968, or Jerry Neal, Executive Vice President, +1-336-678-7001, both of RFMD Web Site: http://www.rfmd.com (RFMD) Posted 6/23/2009 |