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RF Micro Devices Press Release - 2/5/2009
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RFMD®
Introduces GPS LNA Module with Integrated
SAW Filter for GPS-Enabled
Mobile Devices
 GREENSBORO,
N.C., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RF Micro Devices, Inc.
(Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of
high-performance semiconductor components, today announced the availability
of the
RF2815 - a GPS LNA module with integrated filter designed for use
in global positioning system (GPS) receivers. The highly integrated
RF2815 is optimized for both solution size and performance and is
especially suited for battery-powered mobile devices, such as portable
navigation devices (PNDs) and GPS-enabled CDMA handsets.
The
RF2815 integrates a low noise-figure low noise amplifier (LNA),
surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter and supporting components in a compact
3.3 x 2.1 x 1.0 mm, ROHS compliant module. The high-performance LNA
module delivers a lower profile and lower external component count than
currently available competing solutions, best addressing the shrinking
size requirements of today's space-constrained mobile devices. The
RF2815 also features an optimal combination of low noise-figure,
high gain, high linearity and low power consumption - all critical performance
attributes for battery-operated, GPS-enabled mobile devices. Finally,
the cellular- and PCS-band rejection characteristics of the integrated
SAW filter equip the
RF2815 for non-concurrent and simultaneous GPS (S-GPS) operation,
both of which are implemented in GPS-enabled CDMA handsets.
"We're
particularly excited about the launch of the
RF2815," said Paul Augustine, general manager of RFMD's Component
Solutions Business Unit. "The majority of today's CDMA handsets incorporate
GPS functionality, and location-based services continue to gain in popularity
in smart phones and in other mobile devices. The RF2815 is first in
a line of innovative new products from RFMD that address this expanding
market segment. It leverages our leadership in GaAs pHEMT and packaging
technologies and signals our entry into surface acoustic wave filter
integration in our front end products."
Technical features of
the
RF2815 include:
-- Low noise-figure: 0.85 dB typical
-- High
gain: 13.5 dB
-- High IIP3: +8 dBm
-- CMOS-compatible shutdown
mode
-- Current consumption tunable via a single resistor
-- No
need for external DC-blocking capacitors
-- ROHS Compliant
Availability and Pricing
Samples and pre-production
quantities of the
RF2815 are available immediately, and the RF2815 is priced at $0.70
each in quantities of 10,000 units.
RFMD's Cellular Front
End Components Portfolio
RFMD offers a broad portfolio
of high-performance front end components addressing the increasingly
complex challenges of the cellular market. RFMD's front end components
address all cellular frequency bands and air standards and include discrete
switches, antenna switch modules, LNAs, front end power management and
RF power management.
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.
RF MICRO DEVICES(R), RFMD(R) and FastWave(TM) are trademarks of
RFMD, LLC. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE RF Micro Devices,
Inc. 01/20/2009
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 RFMD)
Posted 1/20/2009 |
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