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2004 Press Releases

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12/20/2004 Wideband Cascadeable Gain Block Outputs +24 dBm!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a new SiGe HBT Gain Block MMIC amplifier covering DC to 5 GHz.

12/14/2004 GaAs HBT Vector Modulator RFIC, 1800 - 2200 MHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of a new high dynamic range Vector Modulator RFIC which is ideal for Wireless Infrastructure applications from 1800 - 2200 MHz.

12/09/2004 Serially Controlled Digital Attenuators Now Available

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of two new GaAs MMIC Digital Attenuators which are ideal for wireless infrastructure, test equipment, microwave radio and military applications from 0.7 to 3.8 GHz.

12/06/2004 Low Phase Noise MMIC VCOs, 6.8 - 8.7 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of two new SMT packaged MMIC VCOs with integrated buffer amplifiers.

11/18/2004 Hittite Introduces Connectorized Module Product Line!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of the first product within the company's new Connectorized Module Product Line. The HMC-C001 Wideband LNA Module is ideal for military EW/ECM, space, test equipment, wideband telecom, microwave radio and industrial applications from 2 to 20 GHz.

11/15/2004 New Low Noise Amplifier Family Covers 7 - 32 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of a new family of Low Noise Amplifiers for microwave radio, test and sensor applications from 7 - 32 GHz.

11/14/2004 New Modulator Offers Unprecedented High Dynamic Range!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of a new direct quadrature modulator for digital modulation applications including; Cellular/3G, Broadband Wireless Access & ISM circuits.

11/14/2004 Product Change Notification Updates Now Available!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to now provide customers with Product Change Notification announcements which complement on-going new product e-mail announcements and alerts.

11/11/2004 New SMT MMIC Mixers and Amplifier to 31 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of two new SMT MMIC Mixers and a Medium Power Amplifier for applications in microwave radios, sensors and test equipment from 6 to 31 GHz.

11/07/2004 New High Gain Linear Power Amplifier, 3.3 - 3.8 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of a new High Gain Linear Power Amplifier for 802.16 WiMAX and other broadband fixed wireless applications from 3.3 - 3.8 GHz.

10/24/2004 Autumn 2004 Selection Guide Now Available!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce the release of the Autumn 2004 Product Selection Guide. Over 300 products are summarized including 28 new products. The selection guide is organized by product line as well as by market applications including: Cellular/PCS/3G, Broadband, Microwave & mmW, Fiber Optics and Military & Space.

10/07/2004 New InGaP HBT Power Amplifiers to 1.6 Watts

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of four new InGaP HBT MMIC Power Amplifiers for applications in Cellular/PCS/3G and Fixed Wireless from 400 to 2200 MHz.

09/23/2004 Hittite Relocates Operations

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets has relocated operations to a larger facility at 20 Alpha Road in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The new 72,000 square foot facility is more than double the size of the previous location, providing added manufacturing and design space including room for future expansion.

08/01/2004 Dual Channel Downconverter RFIC, 1700 - 2200 MHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a new High IP3 Dual Downconverter RFIC which is designed for use in virtually all wireless infrastructure applications in the 1700-2200 MHz band, including those based on CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, GPRS and EDGE standards.

08/01/2004 Hittite Microwave Announces New Representative for Southern California

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announced the appointment of a new sales representative firm to serve customers in Southern California. ACETEC specializes in RF/Microwave sales to the consumer, industrial, military, and space electronics industries. Their offices in San Diego, CA, Tustin, CA and Santa Barbara, CA offer full support to customers in the Southern California area.

07/22/2004 New InGaP HBT Power Amplifiers to 1.6 Watts

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of two new InGaP HBT MMIC Power Amplifiers for applications in Cellular/3G, Basestations and Repeaters from 450 to 2200 MHz.

07/01/2004 InGaP HBT Linear Gain block, DC - 5 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a new SOT89 packaged InGaP HBT Gain Block MMIC Amplifier for use in cellular/3G, FWA, CATV, microwave radio and test equipment applications from DC to 5 GHz.

06/30/2004 Hittite Microwave Announces New Representative in Australia & New Zealand

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announced the appointment of a new sales representative firm to serve customers in Australia and New Zealand. ASD Technology Pty Ltd, headquartered in Sydney, Australia is a dynamic, high-tech company offering the world's best products and solutions covering areas of RF/Microwave, Satellite Communication, Fiber Optics and Electronics and many other advanced technological products.

06/27/2004 Medium Power SMT PHEMT LNA, 12 - 16 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new high dynamic range Medium Power PHEMT LNA in a SMT package for Microwave Radio/ VSAT, and Military ECM/EW applications from 12-16 GHz.

06/24/2004 Dual Channel SiGe Gain Blocks to 5 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of two new SiGe HBT Dual Channel Gain Block MMIC SMT amplifiers which are ideal for wireless infrastructure/handhelds, test equipment, microwave radio and military COTS applications from DC to 5 GHz.

06/21/2004 GaAs PHEMT x2 Active Multipliers Cover 19-33 GHz Fo

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced two ultra low noise GaAs PHEMT x2 Active Frequency Multiplier chips. These new broadband multipliers are ideal for use in LO multiplier chains in microwave and VSAT radios yielding reduced inventory count vs. traditional approaches.

06/20/2004 Hittite Introduces Wideband SMT Distributed Amplifiers!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of four new Wideband GaAs MMIC PHEMT Distributed Amplifiers in 5x5mm SMT packages that cover Test Equipment, Military ECM/EW, Fiber Optic and Microwave Radio/VSAT applications from DC to 20 GHz. Across the product line the small signal gain ranges from 13 to 17 dB with output P1dB performance from +14 to +26 dBm and noise figure as low as 2.5 dB. All offer 50 Ohm inputs and outputs.

05/24/2004 Hittite to Introduce 17 New Products at IMS 2004

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, today announced it will introduce 17 new products at the 2004 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium and Exhibition. IMS 2004 will be held at the Forth Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX June 6 -11, 2004. These and other Hittite Microwave products will be on display in the company's corporate exhibit, booth #841.

05/11/2004 Hittite Microwave Promotes Thomas Hwang to Director of Sales

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Thomas Hwang to Director of Sales. Working from our Chelmsford, Massachusetts headquarters, Mr. Hwang will be responsible for Hittite's sales efforts worldwide.

05/09/2004 Hittite Microwave Announces New Representative in Norway

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announced the appointment of a new sales representative firm to serve customers in Norway. Bredengen AS headquartered in Olso, Norway, is a full service communication components company. Transmission and communication technology related products have been a core business since Bredengen's parent company inception in 1926.

05/02/2004 Hittite Adds New Representative in China

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication markets, announced the appointment of a new sales representative firm for select customer accounts in the P.R.C and Hong Kong. Secom Telecom Company, established in June 1993, is headquartered in Shenzhen, China and is one of the most experienced electronic component distributors in China & Hong Kong. Secom's areas of expertise include: semiconductors and electronic equipment for data & voice communication, medical and financial applications.

04/29/2004 Wideband DC to 20 GHz Amplifiers for Telecom, Test & Military Applications!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of two new wideband MMIC Low Noise and Power Amplifier die products which cover Test Equipment, Military ECM/EW, Fiber Optic and Microwave Radio/VSAT applications from DC to 20 GHz.

04/28/2004 Hittite Microwave Announces New Representative in Canada

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announced the appointment of a new sales representative firm to serve customers in Eastern Canada provinces including: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick PEI, Nova Scotia. Repwave Inc., headquartered in Ottawa, Canada is a technical sales agency providing sales representation for industry leading manufacturers of RF/Microwave and Optical components. Repwave's sales organization has over 30 years of professional sales experience covering wireless communications and optical networks.

04/22/2004 Hittite Microwave Announces New Representative in France

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announced the appointment of a new sales representative firm to serve customers in France. SALIES SA headquartered in Grigny, France, was established in 1965 to act as a specialist European representative for electronic component manufacturers from the USA, EU and Far East. Recognized as one of the most experienced microwave companies in France, SALIES SA areas of expertise include: RF & Microwave Components, test and measurements telecom equipment including the space, military and commercial markets.

04/22/2004 Hittite Gain Blocks Now Available in SOT89

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of three SOT89 packaged SiGe and InGaP HBT Gain Block MMIC Amplifiers which are ideal for wireless infrastructure/handhelds, test equipment, microwave radio and military COTS applications from DC to 6 GHz.

04/15/2004 New SPDTs Feature High Isolation from DC to 4 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of two new Single Pole Double Throw MMIC Switches which are well suited to a broad range of applications including Basestation Infrastructure, MMDS, WLL, CATV/Broadband and Test Equipment.

03/30/2004 10 Watt Transmit / Receive MMIC Switch!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces a new 10 watt GaAs PHEMT transmit/receive (T/R) MMIC switch for infrastructure and handheld/portable applications including Cellular / PCS / 3G, Mobile Radio, Automotive Telematics and Test Equipment.

03/25/2004 New Parametric Product Search Tool Released

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, introduces a new parametric product search tool specifically designed for the RF engineer. This new web tool allows the design engineer to specify the important parameters of the required product and view the three Hittite products that match their requirement in a specification-compliance format. Unlike conventional search engines which eliminate products that narrowly fall outside of specification, the parametric product search tool can show these products thereby allowing the engineer to make intelligent design trade-off decisions to "fine tune" the requirement to their needs.

03/11/2004 MMIC VCOs Cover 2.6 to 3.0 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of two new MMIC VCOs with buffer amplifiers which are targeted to Fixed Wireless and Wireless Local Loop applications in the 2.6-3.0 GHz band.

03/04/2004 GaAs PHEMT Amp-Doubler-Amp, 9 - 16 GHz Fo

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new Amp-Doubler-Amp MMIC which is ideal for use as an LO multiplier in Microwave Radio, VSAT, Radar and ECM applications.

02/29/2004 Hittite Adds Beijing Sales Office

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has opened a fifth international office, Hittite Microwave CO. Ltd., located in Beijing, P.R.C. This office will increase Hittite's presence to better serve our expanding customer base in Northern China.

02/26/2004 GaAs HBT x2 Active Frequency Multiplier, 9.9 - 12.7 GHz Fout

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced a new 9.9 ? 12.7 GHz Active X2 Frequency Multiplier which is ideal for use as an LO Multiplier in Microwave Radio, VSAT, Radar and ECM applications, and in OC-192 clock recovery circuits.

02/22/2004 2004 Designers Guide Catalog Released

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of their 9th edition Designer's Guide catalog detailing over 250 products. This popular publication includes 54 new RFIC and MMIC product data sheets, as well as quality/reliability, application and packaging/layout information on over 1900 pages. New features for 2004 include an expanded application notes section detailing 10 new product & application notes. Design engineers will find that the guide is conveniently organized into SMT packaged and chip component sections.

02/19/2004 High IP3 Downconverter RFIC for Cellular Applications

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a new Downconverter RFIC which is designed for use in virtually all wireless infrastructure applications in the 800-1000 MHz band, including those based on GSM, CDMA, GPRS and EDGE standards.

02/12/2004 +3.3V GaAs MMIC VVA

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces a single control, 450 ? 2200 MHz voltage variable attenuator for applications in NMT, Cellular, PCS & 3G wireless infrastructure.

02/05/2004 Improved Driver Amplifier Offers Increased Power and Bandwidth

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has improved the performance of the previously released HMC308. The HMC308 is a 800 ? 3800 MHz, fully matched GaAs MMIC amplifier which is ideal for use as a transmit chain driver amplifier, or as an LO buffer amplifier driving high IP3 passive mixers in Cellular/PCS/3G, Fixed Wireless, and WLAN applications.

01/29/2004 High Dynamic Range LNAs for Wireless Infrastructure

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, offers four new High IP3 GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifiers which are ideal for receiver applications in wireless basestations. These pHEMT LNAs operate from a single positive supply, feature a noise figure of 1 dB or less, and an output IP3 of up to +38 dBm.

01/27/2004 New Mixers Feature an Integrated LO Driver Amplifier!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of two new mixers with integrated LO driver amplifiers. Requiring only 0 dBm of LO drive, these GaAs MMIC mixers are ideal for Cellular/PCS/3G Infrastructure, Fixed Wireless and Point to Point applications, and can be driven directly from the output of a standard frequency synthesizer.

01/08/2004 Hittite Microwave Announces Management Promotions

Hittite Microwave Corporation, a leading global supplier of complete RFIC/MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of three employees to top level management positions. The promotions include Steve Daly to President, formerly Director of Sales, Mike Koechlin to Executive Vice President, formerly Business Development Manager and Norm Hildreth to Vice President of Sales & Marketing, formerly Director of Product Development. Dr. Yalcin Ayasli will continue as CEO.