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RF Micro Devices® Press Release - June 2, 2010
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RFMD Introduces Highly Integrated WiFi Front End Module for High-Performance Dual-Band Applications
 GREENSBORO,
N.C., Jun 2, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader
in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor
technologies, today introduced the RF5608 WiFi RF front end module (FEM). RFMD's feature-rich
RF5608 FEM delivers superior integration and full final testing to reduce size, simplify development and lower
overall cost in high-performance, dual-band applications such as mobile computing and access point WiFi
applications.
The dual-band
RF5608 integrates components for the 2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz and 4.9GHz - 5.85GHz ISM bands, including power
amplifiers (PAs), low noise amplifiers (LNAs), power detector circuitry and a diplexer with full harmonic
filtering. The integrated power detector provides a highly accurate voltage to enable closed loop power control
and help reduce system test time and calibration needs. The three-stage PAs provide high linear output power of 18
dBm in the 2.4 GHz - 2.5GHz frequency range and 16 dBm in the 4.9 GHz - 5.85GHz frequency range. The PAs are also
fully tested, including for DC and RF parameters (including EVM).
The
RF5608 also features a full, integrated RF matching network to minimize external SMD requirements and an
optimized supply voltage to increase compatibility with multiple applications. The highly integrated RF5608
enables global customers to lower costs, simplify designs and accelerate time-to-market in high-performance WiFi
applications.
Availability and Pricing
The RF5608 is immediately available in mass production quantities. Pricing is available upon request by
contacting an RFMD sales representative or by visiting
www.rfmd.com/purchase.
About RFMD RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD) is a global leader in the
design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies.
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 risks associated with the impact of
global macroeconomic and credit conditions on our business and the business of our suppliers and customers,
variability in operating results, the rate of growth and development of wireless markets, our reliance on
inclusion in third party reference designs for a portion of our revenue, our ability to manage channel partner and
customer relationships, risks associated with the operation of our wafer fabrication, molecular beam epitaxy,
assembly 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, raw
material costs and availability, our ability to reduce costs and improve margins in response to declining average
selling prices, 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, dependence
on gallium arsenide (GaAs) for the majority of our products, 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 and statements 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) and RFMD(R) are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. All other trade names, trademarks and registered
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: RF Micro Devices, Inc. Doug DeLieto VP, Investor Relations 336-678-7088
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