RF Micro Devices Supplying GaAs HBT Power Amplifier and Low Noise Amplifiers to Motorola
Greensboro, NC. RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD) a leading provider of proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications, today announced it has received production orders from Motorola for three GaAs HBT (gallium arsenide heterojunction bipolar transistor) ICs for use in Motorola s iDEN(R) handsets.
"We are very pleased that RFMD s devices have been chosen for these successful business communication tools. The iDEN phones are the first of Motorola s high-volume production handsets to use our GaAs HBT power amplifiers," said Greg Thompson, RFMD(TM) director of sales. "We are developing a strong relationship with Motorola and are rapidly expanding our design and technical support team for this major customer. With the ongoing expansion of our wafer fab operations in Greensboro, we believe we will be in a good position to grow our sales with Motorola."
The high power and high efficiency of RFMD s RF2138 HBT power amplifier allows for extended battery life and longer talk times. The RF2361 and RF2442 are low noise amplifiers with a very high dynamic range designed for digital cellular applications.
The recently announced iDEN i2000(TM) digital world phone operates on GSM networks in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and iDEN networks, and is targeted at business users. Motorola s i1000plus(TM) handset with internet capability is a powerful option for business users, combining cellular and two-way radio with available features including speakerphone, silent alert and caller ID.
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were $30.9 billion.
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.
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RF Micro Devices(R) and RFMD(TM) are trademarks of RF Micro Devices, Inc. Motorola and iDEN are registered trademarks and i1000plus and i2000 are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. All other tradenames, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For further information about RFMD or the RF2138, RF2361 or the RF2442, 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.
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RF Micro Devices
Business Contact: Greg Thompson, 336/664-1233
Technical Contact: Andrew Christie, 336/664-1233
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Mike Coady, 336/664-1233
Andrew Christie, 336/664-1233
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Mike Coady, 336/664-1233
Web site: http://www.rfmd.com
