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Sirenza Microdevices Announces Release of New Power Amplifier for WiMAX 802.16 Applications

Posted on: Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 12:00 CDT

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sirenza Microdevices today announced the latest addition to a new family of high performance power amplifiers for WiMAX 802.16 applications. Sirenza's new SZA-3044 provides customers with the high levels of integration and high performance needed for next generation wireless systems. This single chip amplifier is an InGaP HBT covering the 2.7 - 3.8 GHz frequency band with excellent efficiency making it ideal for customer premises equipment (CPE), access point and base station applications.

Designed as a class AB amplifier, the SZA-3044 also features excellent operational efficiency at nearly 15 percent for reduced heat and longer battery life, and has output power of +31 dBm of peak output power or +25 dBm composite power at 2.5 percent EVM for higher data rates and fast downloads. The amplifier includes a fully integrated power detector for optimal power management and to minimize external components. The SZA-3044 also features an ESD rating of Class 2 (2KV HBM) and MSL-1 package as part of Sirenza's 3R program for reliable, rugged and robust products.

"The feedback we received from our customers during the development phase of these amplifiers has enabled us to provide the optimum performance required for their next generation WiMAX systems," said John Pelose, vice president and general manager, amplifier division. "The release of the SZA-3044 to volume production is a significant milestone as we continue to expand into more diversified end market applications."

The SZA-3044 is available for immediate shipment in a compact 6x6 QFN package to minimize board space. Both standard and lead-free RoHS compliant green packaging is available. Further information on this amplifier is available on our website at http://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 http://www.sirenza.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events, such as statements regarding Sirenza's products anticipated performance and Sirenza's anticipation for significant growth opportunities in new markets such as WiMAX. 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 such markets will grow or 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 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed in March 2005 and May 2005, respectively. Sirenza expressly disclaims any current intention to update its forward-looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions associated with them, at any time or for any reason.

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Sirenza Microdevices, Inc.

CONTACT: Jodi Bochert of Sirenza Microdevices, Inc., +1-303-327-3193,ir@sirenza.com

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

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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