RF Micro Devices Launches Comprehensive W-CDMA RF Chipset Line

NEW ORLEANS. RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), a leading provider of proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications, today introduced a complete W-CDMA RF chipset solution including a power amplifier, low noise amplifier/mixer, IF amplifier/ demodulator, modulator/IF amplifier, upconverter and PA driver amplifier.

"The W-CDMA RF chipset has been developed in response to customer requirements, particularly in Japan and Europe, for third generation wireless data applications," stated Alastair Upton, director of digital cellular products at RF Micro Devices. According to NTT DoCoMo, the first W-CDMA-capable phones are expected to launch commercially in 2001, with prototype units this summer.

"Using a systems-oriented approach, we have accurately anticipated our customer needs," said Jerry D. Neal, RFMD executive vice president of sales and marketing. "We will continually improve our products to provide not only the best components, but complete RF system solutions." Neal added, "RFMD was one of the first companies to successfully develop CDMA RF components for the global marketplace, to-date delivering over 60 million CDMA products worldwide. W-CDMA represents a clear market opportunity for leveraging this experience."

The W-CDMA chipset meets the demands for 3G while also utilizing small leadless packages, high integration and low power consumption. Both GaAs HBT and advanced silicon bipolar manufacturing technologies are utilized. Compatible with ARIB and ETSI requirements for IMT-2000, specific product information on the chipset may be obtained by referencing RF2186, RF2463, RF2679, RF2678, RF2638 and RF2378.

In addition to the announced W-CDMA line, RFMD also provides solutions for all other 3G standards including GSM/EDGE, IS136/EDGE and cdma2000. RFMD offers a broad array of standard and custom designed RF applications based on multiple fabrication processes such as GaAs HBT, Si BiCMOS, GaAs MESFET and SiGe technology.

RF Micro Devices, Inc., an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer, designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary RFICs for wireless communications applications such as cellular and PCS phones, cordless phones, wireless LANs, wireless local loop handsets, industrial radios, wireless security systems and remote meter readers. The Company offers a broad array of products -- including amplifiers, mixers, modulators/demodulators, and single-chip receivers, transmitters and transceivers - representing a substantial majority of the RFICs required in wireless subscriber equipment. The Company s strategy is to focus on wireless markets by offering a broad range of standard and custom designed RFICs in order to position itself as a "one-stop" solution for its customers RFIC needs. RF Micro Devices, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol RFMD.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that relate to the Company s plans, objectives, estimates and goals. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," and "estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. The Company s business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including probable variability in the Company s quarterly operating results, manufacturing capacity constraints, risks associated with the Company s operation of its current wafer fabrication facility and the construction of an additional facility, dependence on a limited number of customers, variability in production yields, the Company s ability to manage rapid growth, dependence on third parties and risks associated with doing business in Asia and other areas of the world. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the Company s Annual Report on Form 10-K 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.

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For further information about RFMD or the RF2186, RF2463, RF2679, RF2678, RF2638, RF2378, please visit our home page at http://www.rfmd.com

Product photography available upon request - please contact Angie Finney at (336) 664-1233, extension 6652.

CONTACT: RF Micro Devices, Greensboro Kris Rausch, 336/664-1233