RFMD(R) Introduces MicroShield(TM) Integrated RF Shielding

RFMD(R) Introduces MicroShield(TM) Integrated RF Shielding

MicroShield Technology Featured in POLARIS(R) 3 TOTAL RADIO(TM)

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high- performance radio systems and solutions, today announced the introduction of its patent pending MicroShield(TM) Integrated RF Shielding technology. RFMD's MicroShield Integrated RF Shielding technology can eliminate the need for bulky and costly external shields by integrating RF shielding directly into the RFIC or module. In doing so, RFMD's MicroShield reduces the height and volume requirements for RF sections by up to 25% and 50%, respectively, and provides customers with components that are insensitive to board placement.

RF shielding reduces emissions related to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) and minimizes susceptibility to external fields. Traditional RF shielding is implemented with external metal "cans" that encapsulate and shield the RF section of a circuit board. However, this implementation is costly and time consuming, as the cans used for RF shielding must be customized according to individual circuit boards. Additionally, external RF shields increase the space requirements for RF sections and, more significantly, can degrade the performance of the underlying RF circuitry. This performance degradation leads to a time- consuming retuning process that is necessary to counter the effects of the external shield.

RFMD's MicroShield Integrated RF Shielding reduces the impact of EMI and RFI by minimizing exposure to external fields and preventing energy leakage into unwanted areas of the host device. Also, by eliminating sensitivity to board placement, RFMD's MicroShield eliminates the risk of circuit retuning, thereby accelerating time-to-market and reducing the cost of RF implementation.

In handset applications, sensitivity to board placement is a critical factor as handset designers and manufacturers increasingly rely upon handset platforms to satisfy their time and cost requirements. When these platforms are applied to individual handset designs, performance can suffer, with EMI and RFI emissions often prime contributors to performance inconsistencies. With RFMD's MicroShield, handset manufacturers are able to place highly complex RF modules as they would any component that is insensitive to EMI/RFI, providing a true "plug-and-play" solution that is robust to board design and layout changes.

Handset manufacturers using MicroShield enjoy the benefits of improved RF performance, lower total cost, reduced board space requirements and overall ease of RF implementation. RFMD's MicroShield Integrated RF Shielding technology is applicable to any over-molded packaging technology and is first available in RFMD's POLARIS(R) 3 TOTAL RADIO(TM) solution.

RFMD will showcase its industry-leading portfolio of technologies and 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 www.rfmd.com.

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management's current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under the federal securities laws. RF Micro Devices' business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including variability in 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 number of customers, and dependence on third parties. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in RF Micro Devices' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements.

RF MICRO DEVICES(R), RFMD(R), PowerStar(R) POLARIS(R) TOTAL RADIO(TM) and MicroShield(TM) Integrated RF Shielding (Patents Pending) are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Source: RF Micro Devices, Inc.

CONTACT: Dean Priddy, CFO, +1-336-678-7975, or Doug DeLieto, VP,
Investor Relations, +1-336-678-7968, both of RFMD(R)

Web site:

http://www.rfmd.com/
http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/homepage.htm

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