TriQuint Releases New Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Filters for Next-Generation GSM & CDMA Wireless Phones.

SHANGHAI, China & HILLSBORO, Ore. -- New Filters Represent the Next Size-Reduction Generation, Enabling Manufacturers to Design More Functionality into Smaller Slim-Line Handsets

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TQNT) today introduced a family of GSM and CDMA handset SAW filters in a new, smaller size: 1.4x1.2x0.5mm3 for next-generation handset designs. The new SAWs are 40% smaller than the 2x1.4mm filters manufacturers typically use today, allowing phone designers to free-up circuit board space for new mobile device features and functionality. The new products represent a breakthrough in size reduction while maintaining excellent electrical performance, reliability and cost.

When TriQuint reduced the size of its GSM (global system for mobile communication) and CDMA (code division multiple access) handset SAWs, it collaborated with major transceiver partners, resulting in products that achieve optimal system level performance as measured by these key marketplace constituents.

"These new designs represent another step forward as TriQuint offers a total RF front-end solution for advanced phone designs, giving manufacturers a choice between discrete (individual) or modular (multi-component) products. The new CDMA and GSM SAWs are the smallest available, requiring far less phone board space than the previous generation while still offering exceptional performance," said Danny King, TriQuint Product Marketing Manager.

Discussing the new products' performance, King remarked that insertion loss for RF SAW filters directly affects the overall receiver noise figure (a ratio of the thermal noise power measured at output to that at the input point. Noise figures must be minimized to enhance signal clarity). The handset's overall noise figure is considered one of most critical system level performance measures that phone manufacturers specify in their designs. Phone designers consider the insertion loss of TriQuint's 1.4x1.2mm RF SAW filters among the best available today, he said.

TriQuint's newest 1.4x1.2mm handset SAW filter family uses the same reliable processes and equipment as first- and second-generation CSP (chip scale package) SAW filters. TriQuint is the only SAW supplier maintaining hermeticity in its products today. (Hermeticity involves sealing the SAW die inside a ceramic package so that sensitive circuitry is protected from environmental corrosion. Air inside the device is also replaced with inert nitrogen to further ward-off corrosion). Hermeticity is extremely important for SAW filters because the transducers (tiny sub-components at the heart of device functionality) are made of nanometer-thick metal on the surface of a piezoelectric substrate. If moisture comes in contact with transducers the product becomes susceptible to corrosion over time and reliability of the SAW filter can be put at risk.

"TriQuint never compromises quality while it continues to reduce the size and cost of its SAW filters. The company's processes and quality standards allow TriQuint to consistently provide high-quality products to its customers," said King.

Cost-effectiveness of TriQuint's new 1.4x1.2mm GSM and CDMA SAW filter line is further enhanced through the lower package cost of smaller CSP products combined with higher die count per wafer achieved when building smaller products. Because TriQuint's new generation of GSM and CDMA filters are produced using existing assembly equipment there is no additional overhead costs to be passed along that are typically associated with dramatic size reductions. These savings can enable designers to further lower the overall production budget of a given design.

The 1.4x1.2mm family of GSM and CDMA SAW filters is in full production today. TriQuint also offers dual SAW filters in 2.0x1.5mm packages. Dual SAW filters offer further cost and size reduction advantages compared to discrete filter solutions. They are offered in 900/1800 MHz and 850/1900 MHz combinations and are perfect for the emerging ultra low-cost, dual-band handset market.

The release of TriQuint's newest family of GSM and CDMA handset SAW filters coincides with the International IC China shows in Shanghai, (6th-7th March) and Shenzhen, (10th-11th March). These popular international trade events bring together hundreds of mobile device equipment manufacturers and suppliers from across China and the world. The International IC China show series is in its 11th year.

Samples of TriQuint's new GSM and CDMA 1.4x1.2mm SAW filters are currently available. For pricing information, demonstration boards, samples and technical details, plus the direct assistance of TriQuint's worldwide application support team, please contact your local sales representative, or visit the website: www.triquint.com.

ABOUT TRIQUINT

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TQNT) is a leading supplier of high performance components for communications applications. The company strives for diversity in its markets, applications, products, technology, and customer base. Markets include wireless phones, base stations, broadband and military with a specific focus on RF, analog and mixed signal applications. TriQuint provides customers with standard and custom product solutions as well as foundry services. Products are based on advanced process technologies including gallium arsenide, surface acoustic wave (SAW) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW). TriQuint customers include major communications companies worldwide. TriQuint has manufacturing facilities in Oregon, Texas and Florida, a production plant in Costa Rica, 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 TriQuint at www.triquint.com.

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