TriQuint Adds GSM-EDGE Switches with Built-In Logic Decoders to Handset Switch Product Line.

HILLSBORO, Ore. -- New Switches Offer Cost, Space-Savings, Performance Advantages -- Ideal for Next-Gen GSM-EDGE Miniature Module Applications

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TQNT) today announced the addition of two new GSM-EDGE switch products to complement its existing successful CDMA handset switch product line. As handsets become more complex incorporating multiple cellular standards, the need for efficient and cost-effective signal switching and routing increases. To support handset designer's needs, TriQuint is expanding its advanced switching product line to include a variety of packaged devices for use in phones and die components for integration in complex cellular front-end modules.

The release is in conjunction with TriQuint's exhibition at the GSM World Congress in Cannes, France (14th-17th February) where the products will debut (Hall 3, Space J69). The World Congress is the largest convention and exhibition dedicated to GSM wireless communications, now with more than 1 billion global subscribers.

The TQD4M4014 pHEMT single-pole, six-throw (SP6T) switch is a bare die that includes a built-in 3-line Logic Decoder. Using the strengths of TriQuint's E-D PHEMT wafer fabrication process, this switch is a single monolithic die that reduces the control lines from 7 to just 3 with an on-chip integrated logic decoder. The single die replaces two die components: a single-pole, six-throw (SP6T) switch and a separate CMOS logic decoder. The TriQuint solution thereby cuts costs and frees board space enabling miniaturization of the next generation of quad-band Antenna Switch Modules (ASMs) and Front End Modules (FEMs) for GSM-EDGE handsets. The companion TQP4M4010, also announced today, is a single-pole, four throw (SP4T) version, targeted at dual-band applications and offered in a low profile SLIM-17 package (2.5 x 2.5 x 0.6mm).

"We are excited about the market success of our TQP4M3007 CDMA switch and look forward to broadening our customer's design options with our growing E-D pHEMT switch product line," said Paul Cooper, Switch Product Marketing Manager, TriQuint Semiconductor. "The product's excellent harmonic performance, lowest in-class power consumption and reduction in component count are decisive factors that will accelerate the adoption of pHEMT technology as replacement for PIN diodes."

TriQuint's SP6T switch is a single die ideally suited to routing the antenna in GSM-EDGE antenna-switch modules and front-end modules to the receiver bandpass SAW filters and transmitter low pass filters. The TQD4M4014 has an integrated logic decoder requiring only 110 microA of DC current @ 2.7V under full plus 35 dBm GSM Tx power conditions. Low insertion loss, robust harmonic performance under mismatch and ESD rated at 250 V HBM are the key features of these two new products.

"The availability of our SP6T and SP4T GSM-EDGE switches provides manufacturers a clear path to miniaturization of front-end architectures. TriQuint's broad technology portfolio strategy is being validated in the marketplace," Cooper added.

For TQD4M4014 and TQP4M4010 samples, data sheet or pricing information, contact TriQuint Product Marketing Manager, Paul D. Cooper, at [phone]. E-mail requests to: [e-mail], or [e-mail].

General Characteristics

--SP6T Bare die with integrated on-chip decoder

--SP4T with decoder in low height 0.6mm; SLIM-17 (2.5x2.5mm) package

--World-class GSM harmonic performance coupled with linearity to support EDGE

--Lowest in-class DC power consumption: (Typical) 110 micro A @ 2.7V under Tx RF drive; 75 micro A @ 2.7V in Rx state.

ABOUT TRIQUINT:

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TQNT) is a leading supplier of high performance products for communications applications. The company focuses on the specialized expertise, materials and know-how for RF/IF and optical applications. The company enjoys diversity in its markets, applications, products, technology and customer base. Markets include wireless phones, base stations, optical networks, broadband and microwave equipment, and aerospace and defense. TriQuint provides customers with standard and custom product solutions as well as foundry services. Products are based on advanced process technologies including gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, surface acoustic wave (SAW), and bulk acoustic wave (BAW). TriQuint customers include major communications companies worldwide. TriQuint has manufacturing facilities in Oregon, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as production assembly plants in Costa Rica and Mexico, plus sales support offices in China and design centers in New England, Germany and Taiwan. All manufacturing and production facilities are registered to the ISO9001:2000 international quality standard.

TriQuint is headquartered at 2300 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124 and can be reached at 503/615-9000 (fax [phone]). Visit TriQuint on the web at www.triquint.com

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

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