RFMD® Supports Newly Introduced Mobile Device with Linear EDGE Chipset and Bluetooth® System-on-Chip Solution
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GREENSBORO, N.C July 6, 2006--RFMD® (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 that its two-placement linear EDGE chipset and Bluetooth® system-on-chip (SoC) solution support a recently announced, EDGE-enabled mobile device powered by Danger, Inc. and manufactured by Sharp Corporation.
The highly anticipated, multi-function device, which leverages
Danger's advanced software service platform and Sharp's hardware
design capabilities, is currently available in the U.S. through a
major wireless carrier.
"We are very excited to support innovative companies such as
Danger and Sharp," said Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RFMD.
"Our leadership in EDGE power amplifiers and transceivers and our
ability to deliver complete Bluetooth hardware and software solutions
are enabling RFMD to expand our semiconductor content in many of
today's feature-rich devices."
RFMD's total semiconductor content in the highly anticipated
device includes its high-power and high-efficiency RF3145LP linear
EDGE power amplifier (PA) module, its RF2705G modulator and PA driver
and its SiW3500 Bluetooth SoC solution.
The dual-mode RF3145LP linear EDGE PA module minimizes required
board space and allows for highly integrated power control and band
select capabilities. The RF2705G is a low noise, multi-mode, quad-band
direct I/Q to RF modulator and PA driver designed to support handset
applications requiring multiple modes of operation. When combined, the
RF3145LP and RF2705G provide handset manufacturers a complete,
two-placement EDGE transmitter solution.
RFMD's SiW3500 provides proven interoperability with other
Bluetooth devices, such as wireless headsets. The on-chip RF matching
circuit facilitates direct on-board design, accelerating
time-to-market while lowering the cost of implementation. RFMD's
portfolio of high-performance, low-power Bluetooth SoC solutions are
optimized to deliver the advanced capabilities required by today's
feature-rich mobile devices.
About RFMD
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 National Market
under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web
site at www.rfmd.com.
CONTACT: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
Jerry Neal or Doug DeLieto, 336-664-1233
