GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RFMD (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency solutions, today announced that Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has presented RFMD with Huawei's Supplier of the Year Award for 2013. This is the second time in three years that RFMD has earned this prestigious "Golden Core Partner" award, which was accepted by RFMD President and CEO Bob Bruggeworth at an awards ceremony held earlier today at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen, China.

RFMD is a key component supplier to Huawei, providing the leading handset maker discrete antenna switches, antenna switch modules, power amplifiers, power management ICs, and Wi-Fi low noise amplifiers. In addition to supporting Huawei on handsets/smartphones, RFMD provides Huawei a variety of components for wireless infrastructure and point-to-point cellular backhaul.

"RFMD has been a key strategic partner for Huawei providing outstanding technology and new product development, field applications support, proactive local customer support and excellent on-time delivery," said the VP of Supply Chain Management Department, Xiong Lening. "This award is a testament to RFMD's ability to deliver industry-leading technologies on time and in very high volumes, and we look forward to the continued expansion of our longstanding relationship."

"RFMD's global team is honored to receive this prestigious award from Huawei, one of the world's largest LTE providers," said Mr. Bruggeworth. "This is a tribute to our product leadership and our team's ability to deliver the right product at very high volumes to support Huawei's continued growth."

About RFMD

RFMD (Nasdaq:RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency solutions. 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 Wi-Fi), 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. RFMD is an ISO 9001-, ISO 14001-, and ISO/TS 16949-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at rfmd.com.

CONTACT: RFMD Contacts:



         Investors

         Doug DeLieto

         VP, Investor Relations

         336-678-5322



         Media

         Brent Dietz

         Director of Corporate Communications

         336-678-7935

         brent.dietz@rfmd.com

Source: RF Micro Devices

News Provided by Acquire Media