UltraRF Teams With Toracomm to Accelerate 3G Development; U.K. Firm to Support Company's PA Module Initiatives
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- UltraRF Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cree, Inc., (Nasdaq: CREE - news) and a leader in manufacturing high- power, high-performance laterally diffused metal oxide silicon (LDMOS) RF power semiconductors for the wireless industry, today announced it has awarded prototype design work to Toracomm, of Bristol, England, a mobile communications design and development consultancy. Under terms of the agreement, Toracomm will design and prototype for UltraRF a new range of base station power amplifier (PA) modules across a full range of standards and frequency bands, including 2.5G and 3G.
UltraRF and Toracomm have jointly prototyped the first two modules for 1,800 MHz. Utilizing UltraRF's proprietary technology, both of these modules are being designed to deliver high levels of performance in low cost, miniature alumina modules, supporting the wireless industry drive toward ever smaller, cost-competitive solutions for the emerging 3G market.
``Contracting with a reputable and skilled engineering design company such as Toracomm is an integral step in our strategy to lead in the development of next-generation solutions for wireless power amplifiers,'' said Chris Tubis, UltraRF president. ``Creating a full range of low-cost power amplifier modules is an important strategic goal for us, and it is time critical. We believe we are on target to deliver our new product program in line with the industry's tough deadlines, positioning us to advance PA modules for 2.5G and 3G wireless infrastructure.''
``We are dedicated to designing the comprehensive products that customers such as UltraRF require. To accomplish this, we have concentrated specifically on recruiting the very best people within selected areas of expertise,'' said Simon Swales, Toracomm business development manager. ``It's a strategy that's paid off, and we have consequently developed a name for high quality, specialization and innovation on both sides of the Atlantic.''
Toracomm specializes in mobile communications design and development consultancy. Established in 1997, Toracomm provides high-quality design and consultancy services to U.K. and international clients in the wireless and mobile communications industries. Key strengths include a comprehensive range of RF, DSP and system design skills. For more information, please visit www.toracomm.co.uk.
UltraRF designs, manufactures and markets a complete line of high-quality, customizable and cost-effective radio frequency (RF) power semiconductors, the critical component utilized in building wireless power amplifiers for cellular infrastructure systems. Renowned for world class bipolar and LDMOS products, UltraRF has added silicon carbide advanced technology transistors to address the demand for the next generation of wireless infrastructure RF power amplifiers.
UltraRF operates a technologically advanced fabrication facility. The company designs and manufactures LDMOS and bipolar power semiconductors for operation as high as 2.4 GHz. UltraRF's principal offices are at 160 Gibraltar Court, Sunnyvale, Calif. 94089. For more information, please visit the UltraRF Web site at www.ultrarf.com or call 408-745-5700.
UltraRF Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cree Inc., which develops and manufactures semiconductor materials and devices based on SiC, GaN and related compounds. The company's products include blue and green LEDs, RF power transistors for use in wireless infrastructure applications, SiC crystals used in the production of unique gemstones and SiC wafers sold for use in research and development. Cree has new product initiatives based on its experience in SiC- and GaN-based semiconductors, including blue laser diodes for optical storage applications, high-frequency microwave devices for radar and other communication systems, and power devices for power conditioning and switching. For more information on Cree, visit www.cree.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk of delays in completing development and commercial release of planned new products; the potential lack of customer acceptance of new products; the possibility we may be unable to manufacture such products with sufficiently low cost to offer them at competitive prices or with acceptable margins; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 25, 2000 and subsequent reports filed with the Commission.
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