MONTREAL, June 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RF Micro Devices, Inc.
(Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of
high-performance semiconductor components and compound semiconductor
technologies, today announced the release of four high-performance
front end modules (FEMs) for next generation WiFi applications. The
RFMD(R) RFFM8200, RFFM8500, RFFM8202, and RFFM8502 are highly
integrated FEM solutions covering multiple WiFi standards and frequency
bands, particularly IEEE802.11n and the emerging 802.11ac
specification. RFMD's FEMs achieve industry-leading linear power and
dynamic error vector magnitude (EVM) performance in support of the
newest reference designs from the world's leading WiFi chipset
providers.

The WiFi market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing consumer
demand for access to mobile broadband data and the expanding operator
requirements for data offload to accommodate increased cellular and
cable network services. By 2015, it is projected the WiFi FEM
mobile/embedded and consumer premises equipment markets will exceed
$1.8 billion.

Rohan Houlden, general manager of RFMD's wireless connectivity business
unit, said, "RFMD's newest WiFi front end modules demonstrate
industry-leading performance and are aligned with the industry's
leading WiFi chipset providers on their most anticipated reference
designs. By achieving superior linearity and dynamic EVM, RFMD's WiFi
front end modules enable the proliferation of mobile broadband
connectivity across an ever-expanding range of growth markets,
including smartphones, tablets, notebooks, ultra-books, PCs, TV/video,
e-readers, gaming, and automotive."

Dynamic EVM is a critical design specification for high data rate WiFi
systems. While competitor solutions have traditionally measured static
EVM performance, RFMD's FEMs achieve superior dynamic EVM to deliver
best-in-class real-world WiFi system performance. This enables optimum
data throughput at increased operator range, current savings through
optimal transmit and receive speeds, and an enhanced user experience
during video streaming, gaming, and other high data rate applications.

RFMD's RFFM8200/8202 (2.5GHz) and RFFM8500/8502 (5GHz) FEMs integrate
the power amplifier, LNA, and switch functionality into a single
plastic QFN package. Designed for both "chip on board" and
"system-in-package" (SiP) implementations, both product families
deliver best-in-class linear output power while operating over a wide
range of operating voltages. The highly integrated FEMs significantly
reduce external component count outside the core WiFi chipset.

RFMD is exhibiting its broad portfolio of WiFi products at the IEEE
International Microwave Symposium, through June 22, 2012, in Booth 1210
at the Palais des congres convention center, in Montreal, Canada.

Availability

Samples and production quantities are available now through RFMD's
online store or through local RFMD sales channels.

About RFMD

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: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 mobile device, wireless infrastructure, wireless
local area network (WLAN or WiFi), cable television (CATV)/broadband,
Smart Energy/advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), 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-, ISO 14001-,
and ISO/TS 16949-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.

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