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RFMD® Expands Wireless Product Portfolio
with Highly Integrated Variable Gain Amplifier
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 June
20, 2012
Product Announcement
Contact:
Irma Swain
Sr. Manager, Communications
RFMD
336-931-6653
iswain@rfmd.com
Greensboro, NC, June 20, 2012– 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
announced the release of the
RFVA0016
– a highly integrated one-quarter watt (¼W) analog-controlled variable gain amplifier (VGA).
 RFMD’s
broadband
RFVA0016
VGA features external matching to allow operation in all RF bands between 400 to 2700 MHz with a single module.
The RFVA0016 delivers 24 dBm output compression power with 25dB gain and a temperature compensated 30 dB gain
range. Consuming only 185 mA, the ¼ W VGA delivers an exceptional linear POUT/DC power ratio and is ideal for
wireless infrastructure and general purpose RF applications.
John Pelose, general manager of RFMD’s
Wireless Products business unit, said, “The
RFVA0016
integrates RFMD’s broadband, temperature-compensated SOI attenuator with a high-linearity driver amplifier to
offer an integrated broadband VGA solution for all cellular bands. This demonstrates RFMD’s long-standing
commitment to optimum technology matching® and our ability to deliver industry-leading performance by integrating
multiple technologies into a single component.”
This
RFVA0016
VGA features a unique linear attenuation slope that can be reversed to a positive or a negative slope via a mode
logic pin. The attenuation is controlled by a single 0-volt to 3.3-volt positive supply. The
RFVA0016
is packaged in a small 5 mm x 5 mm, 32-pin laminate multi-chip module (MCM) and is QFN footprint-compatible.
RFMD is exhibiting the
RFVA0016
at the IEEE International Microwave Symposium through June 22 in Booth 1210 at the Palais des congress convention
center, in Montreal, Canada.
Availability
Samples and production quantities are
available through RFMD’s online store or through local RFMD sales channels.
About RFMD
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: 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 variability in operating results, risks associated with the impact of global macroeconomic and credit
conditions on our business and the business of our suppliers and customers, our reliance on a few large customers
for a substantial portion of our revenue, the rate of growth and development of wireless markets, our ability to
bring new products to market, 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 adjust production capacity in a timely
fashion in response to changes in demand for our products, dependence on gallium arsenide (GaAs) for the majority
of our products, dependence on third parties, and substantial reliance on international sales and operations.
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®, RFMD® and PowerSmart® are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. All
other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
At RFMD®
Douglas DeLieto
VP, Investor Relations
336-678-5322
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Posted 6/30/2012
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