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RF Micro Devices® Unveils rGaN-HV Process Technology
for Power Device Products and Foundry Customers
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April 26, 2012 Press Release
Contact:
Irma Swain
Sr. Manager, Communications
RFMD
336-931-6653
iswain@rfmd.com
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 26, 2012 -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS:RFMD), a global leader in the design
and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today
announced the extension of RFMD’s industry-leading GaN process technology portfolio to include a new technology
optimized for high voltage power devices in power conversion applications.
RFMD’s newest GaN process
technology – rGaN-HV™ -- enables substantial system cost and energy savings in power conversion applications
ranging from 1 to 50 KW. RFMD’s rGaN-HV delivers device breakdown voltages up to 900 volts, high peak current
capability, and ultra-fast switching times for GaN power switches and diodes. The new technology complements
RFMD’s GaN 1 process, which is optimized for high power RF applications and delivers high breakdown voltage over
400 volts, and RFMD’s GaN 2 process, which is optimized for high linearity applications and delivers high
breakdown voltage over 300 volts. RFMD will manufacture discrete power device components for customers in its
Greensboro, NC, wafer fabrication facility (fab) and provide access to rGaN-HV to foundry customers for their
customized power device solutions.
Bob Bruggeworth, president and chief executive officer of RFMD, said,
“The global demand for energy savings through improved power conversion efficiency is creating a tremendous
opportunity for high-performance power devices based on RFMD’s GaN power process technologies. We expect our
newest GaN power process will expand our opportunities in the high-voltage power semiconductor market, and we are
pleased to provide access to rGaN-HV to our external foundry customers to support their success in the
high-performance power device market.”
RFMD’s Power Conversion Devices Product Line and Foundry Services
Business Unit will exhibit a broad portfolio of GaN technologies and GaN power products at the PCIM Power Industry
Conference, May 8-10, in Nuremberg, Germany. More information on RFMD's foundry services can be obtained by
contacting
RFMDFoundryServices@rfmd.com
or by clicking on
http://www.rfmd.com/products/powerconversion/.
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
Posted 5/1/2012
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