RF Micro Devices Announces Formation of Compound Semiconductor Group

GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RF Micro Devices, Inc.
(Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance
radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today
announced a strategic initiative to extend RFMD's industry leadership in
compound semiconductor technologies into a broad array of adjacent non-RF growth
markets. The strategic initiative includes the formation of a new business
group, the Compound Semiconductor Group (CSG), which will operate alongside
RFMD's Cellular Products Group (CPG) and RFMD's Multi-Market Products Group
(MPG). RFMD forecasts the total available market (TAM) for non-RF applications
addressed by CSG will exceed $1.5 billion in calendar 2015.

RFMD's Compound Semiconductor Group will create innovative new high-power and
high-performance products utilizing the Company's industry-leading gallium
nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs) process technologies. The Compound
Semiconductor Group will encompass RFMD's Power Electronics product line as well
as RFMD's Foundry Services business unit. CSG will also include RFMD's New
Technology Commercialization Center (NTCC), with responsibility for new
technology incubation, including RFMD's cooperative research and development
agreement with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) related to the
commercialization of GaAs-based concentrated photovoltaic cells (CPV).

Bob Van Buskirk, currently president of RFMD's Multi-Market Products Group, will
lead RFMD's Compound Semiconductor Group. Mr. Van Buskirk was previously chief
executive officer and president of Sirenza Microdevices, which was acquired by
RFMD in November, 2007. Prior to Sirenza Microdevices, Mr. Van Buskirk held
multiple senior level positions at Northrop Grumman (formerly TRW), including
responsibility for commercializing their GaAs compound semiconductor technology
and leading the development and growth of their compound semiconductor foundry
business.

Norm Hilgendorf, currently vice president of Corporate Development at RFMD, will
become corporate vice president and president of RFMD's Multi-Market Products
Group. Mr. Hilgendorf joined RFMD in November, 2007, from Sirenza Microdevices,
where he served most recently as chief operating officer. Mr. Hilgendorf has
many years of senior management experience, including sales and general
management, in multi-market organizations and in the wide range of end markets
served by MPG.

Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RFMD, said, "Bob Van Buskirk is the ideal
individual to lead RFMD's Compound Semiconductor Group. Bob is a recognized
industry veteran in compound semiconductor technologies and he has consistently
led his organizations to outstanding growth. Similarly, Norm Hilgendorf will hit
the ground running, given his exceptional operational background and personal
involvement in the strategic planning and corporate development for our
multi-market organization."

Mr. Bruggeworth continued, "The formation of RFMD's Compound Semiconductor Group
adds an incremental layer of new opportunities to energize our future growth
without materially impacting operating expenses. In our advanced technology
organizations we have been exploring strategic opportunities to exploit our
world-class compound semiconductor expertise, and, with the formation of CSG, we
have in place the leadership and organization to capture incremental, profitable
revenue in high-growth non-RF markets."

About RFMD

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD) is a global leader in the design and
manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound
semiconductor technologies. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide
enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular
handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN),
CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its
diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is
a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and
communications equipment providers.

Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified
manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities.
RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For
more information, please visit RFMD's web site at www.rfmd.com.

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