TriQuint Introduces Low-Noise Amplifier IC's for Broadband Millimeter Wave Communications.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2003

New LNA's Offer Low Noise, High Dynamic Range and Compact Size

for Millimeter Wave Radio and Satcom Applications

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TQNT) today announced the introduction of three new low-noise amplifier (LNA) integrated circuits (IC's) for millimeter wave communications applications.

The new devices build on TriQuint's leadership position within the power amplifier (PA) market, offering superior performance and design advantages compared to products now on the market.

"TriQuint is the leading PA supplier in the millimeter wave radio market because of our ability to produce extremely high quality devices for operating frequencies through 40 GHz. We've applied that same capability to a new set of sockets in this extremely high frequency radio market with the introduction of these parts," said Mike Sanna, TriQuint Vice President. "We expect our world-class customer base to be very pleased with devices that share our PA heritage."

Sanna added that the three parts introduced today extend the performance envelope for production devices in their respective applications. They offer guaranteed noise figure performance beyond what can be found today, which will simplify building high quality radios for customers.

Dan Green, TriQuint's Director of Broadband Business-Texas Division, said the new parts would also help systems integrators reduce their overall costs while improving performance.

"These new high quality LNA's provide a more cost effective solution than competing devices. They outperform other products in key areas, thereby making them ideal for phased-array VSAT modules and digital radio ODU (outdoor unit) assemblies," he said. "As TriQuint continues to broaden its product portfolio in this area, our parts will redefine how designers build tomorrow's products."

TriQuint's new LNA's cover the 20 to 42 GHz frequency range and provide improved noise figure performance for millimeter wave digital radio, and Ka-Band VSAT applications. Green said that the new products also afford system integrators improved intercept point performance without compromising noise figure. "Customers can now rely on TriQuint for high performance, low-cost LNA products for their receiver equipment in addition to our complete line of millimeter wave high power amplifiers for transmit applications. We are very pleased with the performance and early customer acceptance of these products in the marketplace," said Green.

TriQuint's new LNA's cover the 20 to 27 GHz, 28 to 36 GHz, and 30 to 42 GHz frequency bands and offer typical noise figures of 2.2, 2.3, and 2.8 dB respectively. (See technical specifications below). All are fabricated using TriQuint's proven 0.15-micron gate length, 3MI MMW pHEMT process. TriQuint's 3MI MMW pHEMT process produces excellent high frequency device performance and integrates high density interconnects for die size reduction in a mature production process. Backside grounding through the use of via holes allows improved high frequency performance and simpler assembly. The new devices' smaller size also allows TriQuint to pass along cost savings to module manufacturers.

TGA450x LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS:

-- Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint Millimeter Wave Digital

Radios

-- Ka-Band Satellite Earth Stations (VSAT)

TGA450x LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER FEATURES:

-- Low Noise Figures and Wide Dynamic Range

-- Low Bias Voltage Required: 3.0 Volts (3.5 Volts for TGA4506)

-- No External Components Required for Full Functionality

-- Cost-Effective, Compact Chip Size

TGA4506 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

-- Operating Frequency: 20 to 27 GHz

-- Noise Figure: 2.2 dB

-- Gain: 21 dB

-- Output Power: +12 dBm P-1dB

-- Chip Dimensions: 1.2 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.1 mm

TGA4507 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

-- Operating Frequency: 28 to 36 GHz

-- Noise Figure: 2.3 dB

-- Gain: 22 dB

-- Output Power: +12 dBm P-1dB

-- Chip Dimensions: 1.86 mm x 0.85 mm x 0.1 mm

TGA4508 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

-- Operating Frequency: 30 to 42 GHz

-- Noise Figure: 2.8 dB

-- Gain: 21 dB

-- Output Power: +14 dBm P-1dB

-- Chip Dimensions: 1.7 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.1 mm

Complete data sheets are available at:

http://www.triquint.com/company/divisions/millimeter_wave/docs/ TGA4506/4506.pdf

http://www.triquint.com/company/divisions/millimeter_wave/docs/ TGA4507/4507.pdf

http://www.triquint.com/company/divisions/millimeter_wave/docs/ TGA4508/4508.pdf

(Due to the length of the URLs, it may be necessary to copy and paste each hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field.)

All devices are offered in chip form. Bond pad and backside metallization is gold plated for compatibility with eutectic alloy attachment methods as well as with thermocompression and thermosonic wire bonding. Each chip is 100% DC and RF tested on-wafer to ensure performance compliance. Please contact TriQuint Sales for samples and pricing information.

Delivery is available from stock to 8 weeks (for higher volume orders).

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, silicon germanium, and surface acoustic wave (SAW). TriQuint customers include major communications companies worldwide. TriQuint has manufacturing facilities in Oregon, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida, production assembly plants in Costa Rica and Mexico, and design centers in New England and Germany. All manufacturing and production facilities are certified to the ISO9001 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 the TriQuint web site at http://www.tqs.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements such as statements of the Company's plans, objective, expectations and intentions involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors affect TriQuint's operating results and could cause the company's actual future results to differ materially from any results indicated in this press release or in any other forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of TriQuint, including those related to its respective markets, the demand for semiconductors for applications such as optical networks and wireless communications, the demand for products utilizing SAW technology, and performance of its manufacturing facilities. TriQuint cannot provide any assurance that future results will meet expectations. Results could differ materially based on various factors, including the company's performance and market conditions. In addition, historical information should not be considered an indicator of future performance. Additional considerations and important risk factors are described in TriQuint's reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports can also be accessed at the SEC web site, www.sec.gov. The cautionary statements made in this release should be read as being applicable to all related statements wherever they appear. Statement containing such words as "believes," "expects," "plans," "projects," "intends," "estimates," "anticipates," or similar terms are considered to contain uncertainty and are forward looking statements. A reader of this release should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify risk factors and should not consider the list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. We do not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statements.