RVA2007L Combines RFMD’s Proven Leadership in Module Design and
Volume Manufacturing With Legacy RF Design Capabilities of Sirenza
Acquisition
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RF Micro
Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and
manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components, today
announced the Company has received its first order to supply its
highly integrated RVA2007L multi-chip modules into new
multi-standard wireless base stations.
The order, which was received from a leading supplier of wireless
base stations, is RFMD's first ever for multi-chip modules (MCMs)
for the wireless infrastructure market.
RFMD's RVA2007L is a Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVA) housed in a
highly integrated 7x7mm laminate package. The RVA2007L contains an
analog attenuator and several die, including the GaAs pHEMT
SXE-1089Z and InGaP HBT SPA-1426Z, both of which are
high-performance amplifiers originally introduced by Sirenza
Microdevices for the infrastructure market. The new order is
especially meaningful as it illustrates synergies achieved between
RFMD's proven leadership in module design and manufacturing and
Sirenza's high-performance RF design capabilities.
The RVA2007L is the first in a family of products designed for
multi-standard wireless base stations, which can support 2G, 3G, 4G
and WiMAX air interface standards. RFMD is scheduled to launch
additional MCMs to support various air interface standards and
frequencies, each in the same package and pin-out configuration.
RFMD is a recognized industry leader in the design and manufacture
of RF components and in the development and manufacture of compound
semiconductors. The Company expects its considerable RF design
capabilities and integration technologies will add value to
wireless infrastructure applications, as base station customers
increasingly seek to reduce size without compromising performance.
RFMD's Wireless Products business unit is part of the Company's
Multi-Market Products Group (MPG). MPG is extending its addressable
markets through new product offerings while leveraging the scale
advantages, innovative technologies and deep systems-level
knowledge of RFMD's Cellular Product Group (CPG).
About RFMD
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: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.