SiGe Semiconductor Reports 2007 Revenues of US $69 Million

Sales in 2007 increase more than 40 percent year-over-year driven by expanding
penetration across the computing, home entertainment and mobile markets

OTTAWA, ON and ANDOVER, MA, March 31 /PRNewswire/ - SiGe Semiconductor, a
leading global supplier of RF front-end solutions enabling wireless multimedia
for consumer electronics, today reported that revenues for 2007 were US $69
million, an increase of 40 percent year-over-year. Sales were fueled by the
growing demand for SiGe's radio front-end integrated circuits (ICs) and
modules, which enable the next generation of wireless computing, home
entertainment and mobile applications.
"I am extremely pleased with the progress SiGe made in 2007. We've
introduced leading-edge technology, and secured marquee customers that include
some of the industry's leading names in consumer electronics. We've expanded
our channel partners, and boosted our local design support to more effectively
see designs to production. We will continue these strategies to ensure our
continued success at revenue and market share growth during the next fiscal
year," said William Burke, SiGe's chief financial officer.
SiGe Semiconductor delivers innovative radio frequency (RF) solutions
enabling the wireless multimedia networks and applications consumers depend on
every day. The company's comprehensive portfolio provides OEMs with
performance, range, and reliability when integrating 802.11b/g/a and n Wi-Fi
(R), Bluetooth(R), WiMAX(TM), and GPS capability into their computing, home
entertainment and mobile systems. As a result, end users can enjoy the latest
wireless services, from working remotely to personal navigation, wireless
gaming and video distribution through the home.
During 2007, SiGe Semiconductor expanded its award winning product lines
with new RF front-end solutions that allow manufacturers to effectively
support wireless multimedia services as well as the next generation of
convergence in consumer electronics. With marquee customers including HP,
Apple, Lenovo, Nintendo, and Samsung, the company maintained its position as a
leading supplier of power amplifiers and RF front-end modules to the Wi-Fi
market, and positioned itself to be the leading supplier of 802.11n front-end
solutions. The company also captured a significant share of the market
supplying GPS radios to personal navigation devices.
Highlights for the year included:

- The appointments of Sohail Khan as CEO, Peter Gammel as CTO and Vice
President of Engineering, and Fred Shlapak as Chairman of the Board.

- An expansion round of financing totalling US $20 million raised by both
existing and new investors including Samsung Ventures.

- Recognition by Deloitte and Touche as one of the fastest growing
technology companies in North America, ranked 47th in the Fast 500,
14th in the Wireless Fast 50, and 5th in the Fast 50 program for
New England.

- Shipment of more than 84 million components - an increase year-over-
year of more than 30 percent - bringing the total to more than
250 million solutions shipped;

- Increased presence in the Asia Pacific region including an expanded
sales, application and development team in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

- The addition of new channel partners for SiGe's Wi-Fi front-end
solutions, providing the company with access to every major laptop
manufacturer.

- New industry-first solutions:
- The world's most integrated RF front-end module for 802.11n
products, allowing consumer electronics to support wireless
multimedia services while enhancing cost, size and performance;
- A Wi-Fi power amplifier that reduces system cost, boosts power
efficiency and optimizes performance for the end user;
- Wi-Fi building blocks that simplify design and reduce system
bill of materials cost by 30 percent when adding Wi-Fi
capability to consumer devices; and
- The world's smallest GPS receivers, allowing navigation
capability in portable consumer electronics.

During the next 12 to 18 months, SiGe Semiconductor will extend its
portfolio with solutions designed to enable convergence and co-existence of
multiple technology standards including Wi-Fi, WiMAX, Bluetooth, GPS and
cellular. The company will deliver a series of WiMAX front-end modules that
solve the efficiency challenge, allowing manufacturers to effectively
integrate WiMAX capability into mobile devices without compromising battery
life, performance, size or cost.
"In 2008, we see 802.11n as a major opportunity. Driven by consumer demand
for higher bandwidth multimedia services, the computing market will transition
from b/g to 'n'. We are positioned as the leading supplier of 802.11n RF
front-end solutions, and with our technology have won significant designs that
will enable some of the industry's first 802.11n Wi-Fi products to hit store
shelves. In addition, SiGe is developing technology that will enable the
convergence of Wi-Fi and WiMAX, a key trend that we expect to surface over the
next 18 months," said Sohail Khan, chief executive officer, SiGe
Semiconductor.
About SiGe Semiconductor
SiGe Semiconductor is a leading global supplier of the products that are
enabling wireless multimedia in a wide variety of computing, entertainment and
mobile systems. Our innovative radio frequency integrated circuits and multi-
chip modules simplify the addition of mobile broadband access and
location-based capabilities to consumer electronics. SiGe products are
designed specifically for these applications, providing the un-equaled
performance that is necessary for high-quality, user-focused applications on
the go. Offering exceptional performance, our products comply with Wi-Fi(R),
WiMAX(TM), and GPS technology standards. We deliver solutions designed for the
end system application, enabling ease of integration and reduced time to
market. SiGe operates worldwide, servicing leading consumer electronics OEMs
and ODMs from five key sites as well as through an extensive global
distribution network.
About SiGe Semiconductor's Lead-Free Initiative
The use of lead in the design and manufacture of electronic products is an
increasing environmental concern. In support of industry-wide initiatives to
protect the environment, all SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. products we ship today
are lead-free and RoHS compliant.
Forward Looking Statements
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statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are
forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There
can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual
results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and
opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and SiGe
Semiconductor, Inc. does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking
statements should conditions or management's estimates or opinions change.
Notes
Wi-Fi(R) is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. WiMAX(TM) is a trademark of
the WiMAX Forum(TM). All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
SOURCE SiGe Semiconductor, Inc.

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