RF Micro Devices

RF Micro Devices (Nasdaq GS: RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions for applications that drive wireless and broadband communications. 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 RF systems expertise, RFMD is a supplier to the world's leading mobile device and RF equipment manufacturers.

Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, 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 www.rfmd.com.

The Company was founded in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1991 by William J. Pratt, Powell T. Seymour and Jerry D. Neal. [Neal, Jerry D. with Bledsoe, Jerry (2005). "Fire in the Belly : Building a World-leading High-tech Company from Scratch in Tumultuous Times". Asheboro: Down Home Press. ISBN 1-878086-98-7.] . The company's products are used in telecommunications, Wireless LAN, GPS, Bluetooth and cable modems.

In late 2007, RFMD bought another RF component maker, Sirenza Microdevices and is preparing to buy Filtronics inc. [ [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=95468&p=irol-newsarticle&id=1069128 Welcome to RF Micro Devices - News Release ] ] Also RF Micro laid off about 350 workers and 80 because of chip testing moved to China.

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