Sirenza Microdevices Announces Production Release of New High Performance LDMOS Power Modules

Sirenza Microdevices Announces Production Release of New High Performance LDMOS Power Modules

BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sirenza Microdevices (NASDAQ:SMDI), a leading designer and supplier of high-performance radio-frequency (RF) components for communications equipment manufacturers, today announced the production release of the SDM series of LDMOS power modules for wireless infrastructure applications. These LDMOS power modules operate in the frequency range of 800 and 900 MHz. The SDM08120 and SDM09120 both have gain of 15 dB and power handling capability of 120 Watts. Both modules use Sirenza's patented LDMOS semiconductor technology to provide outstanding performance characteristics. Each module also features internal electro-static discharge (ESD) protection.

John Pelose, vice president and general manager of Sirenza's Amplifier division, stated, "These high performance LDMOS power modules operate as drop-in power gain blocks in 50 ohm systems continuing Sirenza's tradition of leading-edge designs while maintaining rugged, reliable and robust operation as demanded by our customers." Pelose adds, "This set of LDMOS power modules also offer a cost competitive and highly repeatable power gain block solution."

The SDM Series is available for immediate shipment. More detailed information on these modules is available on our web site at www.sirenza.com.

Sirenza Microdevices, Inc.

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colo., with design centers throughout the U.S., Sirenza Microdevices is a leading designer and an ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System certified (registered by QMI) supplier of high performance radio frequency (RF) components for the commercial communications and aerospace and defense (A&D) equipment markets. Sirenza's integrated circuit (IC) and multi-chip module (MCM) product lines include amplifiers, power amplifiers, transceivers, tuners, discrete devices, RF signal processing components, signal source components, government and military specified components, and antennae and receivers for satellite radio. Detailed product information may be found on Sirenza's website at www.sirenza.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events. We wish to caution the reader that such statements are, in fact, predictions, and that actual events or results may differ materially. In particular, there is no assurance that Sirenza's release of these products will result in any significant revenue to Sirenza. Other risks are included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; particularly our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K filed in March 2005.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Smith of Sirenza Microdevices, Inc., +1-303-327-3071, info@sirenza.com

Web site: http://www.sirenza.com/

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