Laird Technologies and RFMD(R) to Co-Develop Integrated RF Systems for Cellular Handsets; Companies Team Together to Improve System Performance by Optimizing the Power Amplifier/Antenna Interface.ST. LOUIS -- Laird Technologies, the world's leading handset antenna manufacturer with over one billion handset antenna shipments, announced they have signed an agreement with RFMD RFMD RF Micro Devices (NASDAQ) RFMD Rotary Fluid Management Device (R), a leading provider of 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. (RFICs) to jointly develop RF systems for the wireless industry. Laird Technologies and RFMD engineers will work together on developing integrated modules with built-in antennas to meet the cellular industry's need for more capabilities in smaller handset sizes. "Handset antennas are a critical component in providing additional handset functionality. This collaboration between Laird Technologies and RFMD will result in optimizing the elusive and extremely complex power amplifier/antenna interface providing increased performance over competitive solutions of comparable size," said Magnus Tannfelt, vice president and general manager of Laird Technologies Antenna Strategic Business Unit. "With the burgeoning standards and frequency bands required and available for use with hand held terminals, the RF environment is extremely challenging," said Rashid Osmani, vice president and chief architect for RFMD. "Multi band and multi standard handsets require extremely careful planning and layout to ensure satisfactory user experience. Together with Laird Technologies we are committed to providing solutions that avoid interference, ensure reduction of spurious transmissions and maximize link margins." Products that result from the Laird Technologies and RFMD collaboration are expected to be available for sampling in 12 to 18 months. About Laird Technologies Laird Technologies, a unit of Laird PLC, is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of antenna, battery packs, electromagnetic interference See EMI. (EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. ) shielding, telematics and thermal management solutions for the telecommunications, data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. , computer, general electronics, network equipment, aerospace, defense, automotive and medical equipment industries. Laird Technologies Antenna Strategic Business Unit is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of handset antennas with more than one billion handset antenna shipments since 1991. In addition to the handset market, Laird Technologies supplies a full range of antenna and battery solutions for two-way radios, in-building wireless networks, telematics applications and wireless data devices such as industrial portable terminals and consumer grade wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area access points. Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., Laird Technologies also operates sites in China, Czech Republic Czech Republic, Czech Česká Republika (2005 est. pop. 10,241,000), republic, 29,677 sq mi (78,864 sq km), central Europe. It is bordered by Slovakia on the east, Austria on the south, Germany on the west, and Poland on the north. , France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Global coverage teamed with full-line product capability, rapid response times and an ability to provide complete engineering and design solutions, leaves Laird Technologies uniquely placed to serve its customers. For additional information or the name of your nearest Laird Technologies representative: Laird Technologies Phone +1 (800) 843-4556, +1 (314) 344-9300 Fax +1 (314) 344-9333 Internet www.lairdtech.com About RFMD RFMD(R) (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 : RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio systems and solutions for applications that drive mobile communications. RFMD's power amplifiers, transmit modules, cellular transceivers and system-on-chip (SOC) solutions enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in current- and next-generation mobile handsets, cellular base stations, wireless local area networks (WLANs), wireless personal area networks (WPANs) and global positioning systems Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. (GPS). Recognized for its diverse portfolio of state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies and vast RF systems expertise, RFMD is a preferred supplier enabling the world's leading mobile device manufacturers to deliver advanced wireless capabilities that satisfy current and future market demands. Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an 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- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at www.rfmd.com. |
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