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05/06/2008 Wideband SMT MMIC LNA Covers 18 to 31 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a new SMT MMIC Wideband Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) which covers microwave radio, military EW, and test & measurement equipment applications from 18 to 31 GHz.

05/02/2008 Compact Up/Downconverter RFIC Covers 1.8 to 3.9 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new GaAs MMIC Mixer RFIC which is ideal for upconversion and downconversion in virtually all wireless infrastructure applications including Cellular/3G and WiMAX/LTE/4G systems from 1.8 to 3.9 GHz.

04/27/2008 MMIC Driver Amplifiers Cover 5 to 40 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of five new chip and SMT GaAs pHEMT MMIC Driver Amplifiers which cover fiber optic, military EW, test & measurement equipment, and microwave radio applications from 5 to 40 GHz.

04/24/2008 Hittite Introduces New Interface Product Line

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of the first product within Hittite’s new Interface Product Line. This new digital interface product is ideal for applications within the digital control sections of military EW, test & measurement equipment, and multi-function assemblies from DC to 110 GHz.

04/21/2008 Hittite Microwave Launches New Website!

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ: HITT) announces the launch of our redesigned website at www.hittite.com. Many exciting features have been added including crisp new webpage designs and a dynamic homepage featuring Hittite’s new products, markets, press releases and featured articles. Redesigned Investor pages feature better navigation and access to all investor information and events.

04/10/2008 Hittite Announces New Family of 9.7 GHz Latched Comparators

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces a new family of 9.7 GHz latched comparators which feature low propagation delay, short minimum pulse width requirements and ultra low jitter performance, making them ideal for a wide range of applications including digital receivers, clock and data restoration circuits, pulse spectroscopy, ATE and high speed instrumentation.

04/07/2008 Hittite - Velocium GaAs MMIC Mixers Cover Microwave Radio to Automotive Radar

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces a new family of GaAs MMIC fundamental mixers, I/Q mixers, and sub-harmonic IRM mixers in chip form which provide broad frequency coverage from 19 to 90 GHz. These Velocium GaAs MMIC mixer products are an ideal choice for use in a wide range of applications including microwave radio, military and space, wideband communication systems, VSAT, SATCOM, automotive radar and test instrumentation.

04/04/2008 New Wideband Passive Attenuators in 2x2 mm SMT Packages

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of three new passive wideband fixed value attenuators that operate in the DC to 25 GHz frequency band. These innovative fixed attenuator devices are an ideal choice for use in a wide range of applications including microwave radio, military, fiber optics, scientific instruments and general engineering prototypes.

03/27/2008 Hittite Microwave Corporation Sets Annual Meeting Date

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ: HITT) today announced May 8, 2008 as the date for its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders. The company also announced the nomination for election at the 2008 annual meeting of three new directors:

03/24/2008 New 75 dB Log Detector - Optimized for 50 Hz to 3 GHz Operation

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced its fifth Logarithmic Detector/Controller product which is ideal for RF power measurement and control in Cellular/PCS/3G, WiMAX, WiBro, Fixed Wireless, Radio Link and Radar applications over the 50 Hz to 3 GHz frequency range.

03/21/2008 Hittite Expands Variable Gain Amplifier Product Line

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces two new additions to its variable gain amplifiers (VGA) product line. These innovative variable gain amplifiers are an ideal choice for use in cellular infrastructure, test and measurement or military radio systems where an accurate signal level control and high linearity is required.

03/14/2008 New Die & SMT Packaged Power Amplifiers Span DC to 15 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of two new die and two SMT packaged power amplifiers, which are ideal for EW, ECM, Radar and test equipment applications from DC to 15 GHz.

03/06/2008 Hittite Microwave Achieves AS9100 B QMS Aerospace Certification

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ: HITT) today announced it has received its AS9100 B certification for the design, and manufacture of MMIC and MMIC Assemblies for RF and Microwave Applications for the aerospace industry. AS9100 B is a Quality Management System which specifies aerospace industry quality and manufacturing standards that are universally recognized by all major aerospace manufacturers.

02/27/2008 Hittite Expands Synthesized Signal Generator Line

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication, military & space markets, announces the release of a new synthesized signal generator for use in research and development laboratories and automated test and measurement environments.

02/25/2008 2008 Designers Guide Released!

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ: HITT) announces the release of our 13th edition Designer's Guide catalog for 2008. This popular publication includes 152 new Digital, Mixed-Signal, RF, Microwave and Millimeterwave product data sheets, as well as quality/reliability, application and packaging/layout information. New for 2008, the three volume catalog format includes;

01/28/2008 Hittite Microwave Corporation Announces Management Promotion

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) announced the promotion of Michael Olson to Vice President of Engineering. In this position, Mr. Olson is responsible for managing the company's worldwide engineering resources and design centers. Mr. Olson has been with the company for 12 years and recently served as Director of IC Engineering and Director of New Product Development. Michael Koechlin, who previously served as Vice President of Engineering, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer. In this position, Mr. Koechlin is responsible for continuing to develop the company's long-term technology strategy.

01/23/2008 Hittite - Velocium MMIC SPDT Covers 55 to 86 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a GaAs PIN Diode based MMIC SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) MMIC Switch which is ideal for automotive radar, industrial sensors, test and measurement, E-band and V-band radios, military and space applications from 55 to 86 GHz.

01/21/2008 Frequency Multiplier MMICs Provide Output Frequency Coverage to 90 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced three new Hittite-Velocium GaAs MMIC Frequency Multipliers which are ideal for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Radios, VSAT, Telecom, Test Instrumentation, Military, Space and Fiber Optics applications from 20 to 90 GHz.

01/14/2008 Hittite Announces New High Speed Digital Logic Product Line

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces a new product line of high speed Digital logic devices operating at data rates up to 13 gigabits per second (Gbps). These devices are designed for a wide range of applications requiring ultra low jitter and very low DC power including high speed communications, optical systems, radar signal processing and broadband test and measurement equipment.

01/10/2008 New Hittite - Velocium Analog VVAs Target Microwave & Millimeterwave Radios

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces a new family of GaAs PIN diode based MMIC wideband analog Voltage Variable Attenuator (VVAs) chips that operate in the 17 to 86 GHz frequency band. These Hittite-Velocium VVA products are an ideal choice for use in a wide range of military, space and commercial applications including E-band and short haul microwave radios, ECM, SATCOM, sensors, automotive radar and test instrumentation.

01/07/2008 Wideband SMT MMIC LNA Covers DC to 20 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a new SMT MMIC Wideband Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) which covers fiber optic, military EW, test & measurement equipment, and microwave radio applications from DC to 20 GHz.

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