GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, announced today that it received "Product of the Year" Awards from Cable Spotlight for three of its broadband cable television (CATV) products. The award winning products -- the RFAM2790 integrated EDGE QAM amplifier, the RFCM2680 GaAs/GaN power doubler and the RFPP2870 push-pull amplifier -- highlight RFMD's product and technology leadership and the Company's ability to improve performance and enhance functionality of global CATV access networks.

Driven by explosive consumer demand for digital content, operators of multi-system networks are seeking more bandwidth, higher output, and lower distortion, while also requiring lower power consumption to reduce operating expenses. RFMD's award-winning CATV products leverage the Company's advanced compound semiconductor technologies, high-volume module assembly and industry-leading manufacturing scale to enable measurable improvements in efficiency, size, and performance.

Norm Hilgendorf, president of RFMD's Multi-Market Products Group, said, "RFMD's best-in-class CATV transmission products are optimized to satisfy the industry's ever-increasing requirements for bandwidth and signal purity. We are honored to be recognized by Cable Spotlight for our CATV amplifiers, and we look forward to introducing additional devices that feature superior power density, high power efficiency, and rugged dependability."

"RFMD has proven its dedication to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace. I am pleased to grant a 2011 Product of the Year Award for RFAM2790, RFCM2680, and RFPP2870," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "RFMD's commitment to the advancement of the cable technology industry is commendable and I am looking forward to more innovation in the future."

Cable Spotlight is a leading cable technology website. Their Third Annual Cable Spotlight Product of the Year Awards highlight innovative cable technology products brought to market in 2011.

Product Information:

• RFAM2790. The RFAM2790 functions as an Edge QAM amplifier or a push-pull amplifier with +46dBmV output power. Its inner-stage attenuator provides 8-28dB gain range and it features power-down functionality for power save mode. The part meets DOCSIS 3.0 specifications with 7dB margin.
   
• RFCM2680. The RFCM2680 is the world's first GaN-based surface mount power doubler. Capable of delivering +61dBmV output power, the RFCM2680 consumes 20% less current for the same linearity performance, compared to GaAs technology. The RFCM2680's surface mount package allows up to 50% savings in board area over industry-standard SOT115J packages.
   
• RFPP2870. The RFPP2870 is a GaN-based push-pull amplifier featuring high gain 28dB (minimum at 1003MHz) and excellent linearity at low distortion levels. It is available in an industry-standard SOT115J package.

About TMC

TMC, celebrating its 40^th Anniversary in 2012, is a global, integrated media company that helps clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes the Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Next Gen Mobility and Cloud Computing (formerly InfoTECH Spotlight) magazines.  TMCnet.com, which is read by 1.5 million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMC is the producer of ITEXPO, the world's leading B2B communications event. In addition, TMC runs multiple industry events: including Mobility Tech, M2M Evolution, Business Video, ChannelVision Expo, MSPWorld, Super WiFi, SUITS, LatinComm, HTML5 Summit Conferences and more. Visit TMC Events for a complete listing and further information. For more information about TMC, visit www.tmcnet.com.

About Cable Spotlight

Cable Spotlight is the leading Website dedicated to cable technologies. The site provides the latest news, reviews and resources. Tailored specifically for cable technology and communications, visitors will find the most daily content delivering relevant cable industry news, blogs, feature articles, white papers, videos and more. Cable Spotlight is owned and operated by TMC. Visit www.cable.tmcnet.com.

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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