Ericsson To Develop RFIC'S Using TriQuint Semiconductor Process Technology.STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1997--Ericsson announced that it has signed an agreement to develop 800 to 2,500 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. radio frequency integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. (RFIC's) using TriQuint Semiconductors (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : TQNT) gallium arsenide (GaAs) process technology. Under the agreement Ericsson Components will design RFIC's and TriQuint will manufacture wafers containing the designs for supply to Ericsson Components. Under the agreement, Ericsson Components will purchase manufactured wafers from TriQuint containing Ericsson's proprietary designs. The prime focus of this activity is to establish an Ericsson internal strategic resource of GaAs RFIC's to compliment other RFIC's products developed, based on Ericsson Components internally developed processes. The high efficiency of GaAs makes it the optimal choice for power amplifiers today. The combination of technology now enables Ericsson Components to offer a full range of RF ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. components that represent the crucial functions necessary to maintain mobile telephony global leadership. The agreement also establishes the framework under which TriQuint can request the right to market the Ericsson designs. Further, it establishes the guidelines for the joint development by TriQuint and Ericsson Components of future products. Proven competence of TriQuint's semiconductors and their commitment to GaAs process technology leadership facilitates a natural compliment to the high performance Bipolar and LDMOS LDMOS Laterally Diffused Metal Oxide Semiconductor LDMOS Lateral DMOS LDMOS Lightly-Doped Drain Metal-Oxide Semiconductor LDMOS Lateral Diffusion Mosfet process options available from Ericsson Components. "This combination of processes enables us to address most RF ASIC future requirements primarily for wireless and cellular applications," said Lars-G ran Lundblad, General Manager of RF IC's, Microelectronics Division, Ericsson Components AB. "We are very pleased to have Ericsson Components as a strategic partner. We view their choice of TriQuint for the manufacture of their RFIC RFIC Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit RFIC Radio Frequency Interface Chip designs as further testimony to our position as the premier manufacturer of RFICs on GaAs wafers in the world," said Ron Ruebusch, Vice President and General Manager of the Wireless Communications Division for TriQuint. "We look forward to working with Ericsson Components to create a large family of RFIC's." TriQuint Semiconductor is a leading manufacturer of radio frequency (RF), analog and mixed-signal gallium arsenide integrated circuits. They produce standard products as well as customer-specific ICs for high performance wireless, telecommunications, and computer systems, and also offers GaAs manufacturing services. TriQuint is certified to the ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 international quality standard. TriQuint has been listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange since December 1993. For more information on TriQuint products and technologies, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.tqs.com/. Ericsson's 90,000 employees are active in more than 130 countries. Their combined expertise in fixed and mobile networks, mobile phones and infocom systems make Ericsson the world-leading supplier in telecommunications. CONTACT: ERICSSON KATHY EGAN EGAN ETSI Guide Access Network EGAN Ethernet Global Access Network LARS LARS Launch and Recovery System LARS Large Animal Research Station LARS Los Angeles Riot Squad LARS Los Angeles Radiological Society LARS Light Artillery Rocket System LARS Left Add, Right Subtract (artillery fire sighting) JONSTEG 212-685-4030 or TRIQUINT HEIDI FLANNERY (503) 844-8888 |
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