Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
FMD Announces Availability of the RFMD® GPS RF8110 Scalable GPS Solution
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GREENSBORO, N.C.--Nov. 16, 2006--RF Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: RFMD), a global leader in the design and
manufacture of high-performance radio systems and solutions for
applications that drive mobile communications, today announced the
availability of samples of the RF8110 scalable GPS solution - a
software/host based GPS solution. The RF8110 scalable GPS solution
combines a RFIC and software to deliver advanced GPS technology to
next generation mobile phones and personal multimedia and navigation
devices. It is the first in RFMD's line of scalable GPS solutions,
which allow optimization of such factors as cost, battery life, size
and performance. The RF8110 offers accurate positioning data (even
while indoors) and requires the fewest number of components, resulting
in the lowest total bill-of-materials cost. In addition, it allows
customers to utilize their internally developed GPS functions, such as
navigation and mapping, in order to accommodate multiple navigation
architectures.
"The RF8110's adaptable software-based architecture allows
customers to easily add features, upgrade or customize their product,"
said Dave Lyon, RFMD Vice President of Wireless Connectivity. "We're
pleased that large OEMs are recognizing that software-based scalable
GPS is the wave of the future."
RFMD anticipates production shipments of the RFMD GPS RF8110
scalable GPS solution will commence in March of 2007.
Additional information about the features and pricing of the
RF8110 can be found by visiting www.rfmd.com.
About RFMD: RF Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: RFMD) is a global
leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio systems
and solutions for applications that drive mobile communications.
RFMD's power amplifiers, transmit modules, cellular transceivers and
system-on-chip (SOC) solutions enable worldwide mobility, provide
enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in current-
and next-generation mobile handsets, cellular base stations, wireless
local area networks (WLANs), wireless personal area networks (WPANs)
and global positioning systems (GPS). Recognized for its diverse
portfolio of state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies and vast RF
systems expertise, RFMD is a preferred supplier enabling the world's
leading mobile device manufacturers to deliver advanced wireless
capabilities that satisfy current and future market demands.
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.
