RFMD's LodeStar 3G RF Solution To Feature DigRF3G Digital Interface
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RF Micro Devices,
Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of
high- performance radio systems and solutions, today announced the Company
has extended its digital radio interface leadership by validating the
interface between RFMD's DigRF3G-compliant RF hardware and the baseband
processor IC of a top-tier cellular handset baseband manufacturer. This is
one of the industry's first DigRF3G hardware validations and includes all
necessary data messaging and control signaling required for accurate 3G
handset operation.
DigRF3G is an industry standard digital interface between the cellular
transceiver and the cellular baseband that improves time-to-market, lowers
cost, reduces size and eases system integration in next-generation 3G
multimode, multi-band handsets. RFMD is a founding member of the original
DigRF working group and is proud to play a leading role in the development
of the DigRF3G specification and beyond. Leveraging deep systems-level
expertise, RFMD is a proven leader in the development and implementation of
digital radio interfaces, having shipped more than 100 million devices
based on a digital interface since the introduction of POLARIS(R) 1 in
2004. RFMD's LodeStar 3G RF Solution will feature a fully compliant DigRF3G
digital interface.
"This announcement is an important milestone as it demonstrates in
hardware the promises of the DigRF3G specification, namely a pin efficient,
low-power, high-performance interface between the RF system and the
baseband," said Navi Miglani, RFMD strategic marketing manager and chair of
the MIPI DigRF working group. "In 3G multi-mode handsets, the
implementation of the DigRF3G standard provides handset manufacturers a
standardized radio interface, paving the way for the adoption of 3G across
all tiers of mobile handsets. By utilizing DigRF3G compliant solutions,
tier one handset manufacturers can cost-effectively develop highly
versatile reference platforms that optimally match RF systems to basebands.
These platforms can then be quickly ported to multiple handset
configurations in order to address the specific needs of a particular
mobile operator's handset tiering strategy."
RFMD will showcase its industry-leading portfolio of cellular front end
products at the 2008 GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain,
February 11-14, 2008, in Hall 8, Stand 8B79.
About RFMD: RF Micro Devices (Nasdaq GS: RFMD) is a global leader in
the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency systems and
solutions. RFMD's cellular front ends, cellular transceivers, RF components
and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions enable worldwide mobility, provide
enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular
handset, cellular base station, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV
networking, aerospace, defense, and global positioning systems (GPS)
markets. Recognized for its diverse portfolio of state-of-the-art
semiconductor technologies and vast RF systems expertise, RFMD is a
preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device and RF equipment
manufacturers.
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 website at
http://www.rfmd.com.
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quarterly operating results, the rate of growth and development of wireless
markets, risks associated with the operation of our wafer fabrication
facilities, molecular beam epitaxy facility, assembly facility 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, our ability to reduce costs and improve gross margins by
implementing innovative technologies, our ability to bring new products to
market, our ability to adjust production capacity in a timely fashion in
response to changes in demand for our products, dependence on a limited
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Related links:
http://www.rfmd.com
http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/homepage.htm
CONTACT:
Dean Priddy, CFO, +1-336-678-7975, or Doug
DeLieto, VP, Investor Relations, +1-336-678-7968, both of RF
Micro Devices, Inc.
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