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12/23/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation to Present at Eighth Annual Needham Growth Conference

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) today announced that it will be presenting at the Eighth Annual Needham Growth Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at The Palace Hotel in New York.

12/23/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation Promotes Brian Jablonski to Vice President of Operations

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) today announced the promotion of Brian Jablonski to Vice President of Operations. In this position, Mr. Jablonski is responsible for the company's supply chain management and manufacturing operations. Mr. Jablonski had served as Director of Operations of the company since 2004.

12/16/2005 Hittite Microwave Promotes Stephen G. Daly to Chairman

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ: HITT) today announced that Stephen G. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the company, has been elected to the additional office of Chairman of the Board. He succeeds the company's founder, Yalcin Ayasli, who will remain on the Board and serve as Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Daly, who joined the company in 1996, has served as President since January 2004 and Chief Executive Officer since December 2004.

12/01/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation to Present at Lehman Brothers 2005 Global Technology Conference

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) today announced that it will be presenting at the Lehman Brothers 2005 Global Technology Conference on Thursday, December 8, 2005, at The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.

11/28/2005 10 Watt Power Amplifier Modules for Wireless Infrastructure & ATE

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces two new fully integrated Power Amplifier Modules which are ideal for Cellular/3G repeaters, wireless data, laboratory, and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) applications.

11/14/2005 MMIC Driver and Power Amplifiers to 35 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a pHEMT MMIC Wideband Driver Amplifier and a pHEMT MMIC Wideband Power Amplifier for Test Equipment and Military EW/ECM/Radar applications from DC to 35 GHz.

11/11/2005 Wideband MMIC VCO Covers 8.0 to 12.5 GHz!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce a new wideband MMIC Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) which is ideal for Industrial/Medical Test & Measurement Equipment, Military Communications, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) applications from 8.0 to 12.5 GHz.

11/08/2005 x2 Active SMT Multipliers Cover 20-31 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 MMIC x2 Active Frequency Multipliers in 3x3mm RoHS compliant SMT packages. These new broadband multipliers are ideal for use in LO multiplier chains in microwave and VSAT radios.

11/04/2005 Hittite Designer\'s Kits 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 two new Designer's Kits, the Amplifier Gain Block HMC-DK001 and Digital Attenuator HMC-DK004.

11/01/2005 MMIC Driver and Power Amplifiers to 20 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a MMIC Driver Amplifier Die and a SMT packaged MMIC Power Amplifier for Microwave Radio, Military and Test & Measurement applications from 5 to 20 GHz.

10/31/2005 I/Q and Double-Balanced Mixer Connectorized Modules Convert Between 4 to 38 GHz!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced three new mixers within the company's Connectorized Module Product Line. These hermetic mixer modules are ideal for military, space, wideband telecom, industrial, microwave radio and test equipment applications from 4 to 38 GHz.

10/31/2005 Mixers Feature Integrated LO Driver Amplifiers

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce a new high IP3 Mixer with Integrated LO Amplifier which is ideal for Cellular/3G Infrastructure applications from 0.7 to 1.4 GHz.

10/28/2005 Improved SPDT and SP4T Switches to 4 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce four new GaAs MMIC Switches which offer low loss, TTL/CMOS control, and RoHS compliance for Automotive, Cellular/3G, WiMAX, WiBro, and Test and Measurement applications from DC to 4 GHz.

10/27/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation Reports Financial Results For 3Q05

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ: HITT) today reported revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 of $21.2 million, representing an increase of 32.5% over $16.0 million for the third quarter of 2004 and an increase of 12% over $18.9 million for the second quarter of 2005. Net income attributable to common stockholder for the quarter was $5.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, an increase of 51.9% over net income attributable to common stockholder of $3.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the corresponding period of 2004, and an increase of 18.5% over $4.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2005.

10/13/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation to Release Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results on October 27, 2005

Chelmsford, MA - October 13, 2005 - Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) plans to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 after close of market on Thursday, October 27, 2005. In conjunction with the release, Hittite Microwave will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m ET on October 27, 2005, hosted by Mr. Stephen Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. William Boecke, VP and Chief Financial Officer.

10/07/2005 New Autumn 2005 Selection Guide Released

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 2005 Product Selection Guide which summarizes over 369 products including 26 products new for Autumn ?05.

10/03/2005 Digital Attenuators Deliver 0.25 dB Resolution!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce five new positive control GaAs MMIC Digital Attenuators which offer resolution to 0.25 dB, excellent accuracy, monotonic operation, high linearity, TTL/CMOS control and RoHS compliance.

10/03/2005 Hermetic SMT MMIC Components Cover DC to 15.5 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce four products which utilize our new high frequency LH5 leadless hermetic SMT package which is ideal for high reliability, space and military applications.

09/30/2005 Hittite to Introduce 26 New Products at European Microwave 2005

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, today announced it will introduce 26 new products at the European Microwave Week 2005. These 26 new products address each of the Company's target markets; Automotive, Broadband, Cellular Infrastructure, Fiber Optics, Microwave & Millimeterwave Communications, Military, Space and Test & Measurement.

08/30/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation Acquires the Assets of Q-Dot, Inc., a High Performance Mixed-Signal IC Research Company

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) today acquired substantially all of the assets of Q-Dot, Inc., a research and development (R&D) organization advancing mixed-signal silicon integrated circuit technology in data acquisition, signal processing, imaging and communications, from SIMTEK Corporation.

08/16/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation Reports Financial Results For 2Q05

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ: HITT) reported revenue for its second quarter ended June 30, 2005 of $18.9 million, representing an increase of 26.1% over its revenue in the second quarter of 2004 and an increase of 5.9% over its revenue in the first quarter of 2005. Net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter was $4.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, an increase of 47.8% over the net income attributable to common shareholders of $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the corresponding period of 2004, and an increase of 10.9% over the first quarter of 2005.

08/09/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2005 Financial Results on August 16, 2005

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) plans to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 after close of market on Tuesday, August 16, 2005. In conjunction with the release, Hittite Microwave will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m ET, hosted by Mr. Stephen Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. William Boecke, Chief Financial Officer.

07/22/2005 Hittite Microwave Corporation Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 4,500,000 shares of its common stock at $17.00 per share. Hittite is offering 2,700,000 shares of common stock and the selling stockholders are offering 1,800,000 shares of common stock. In addition, Hittite has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 675,000 shares if the underwriters sell more than 4,500,000 shares in the offering.

07/13/2005 Hittite\'s New Wideband Phase Shifter Product Line

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of the company's new MMIC Phase Shifter Product Line. The first three products in this new line are targeted to Military, Space, Fiber Optic, and Test & Measurement applications from 5 to 18 GHz and are available in bare die, surface mount package, and connectorized module form factors.

07/12/2005 High Dynamic Range Surface Mount LNA, 0.3 to 3.0 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a new surface mount pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) for fixed wireless, CATV, microwave radio and cellular/3G basestation and repeater applications from 0.3 to 3.0 GHz.

07/11/2005 15 GHz Low Noise Phase-Locked Oscillator Surface Mount IC

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a fully integrated InGaP HBT Phase-Locked Oscillator (PLO) Surface Mount MMIC for Point to Point/Multipoint, Test Equipment, Industrial, and VSAT subscriber applications from 14.7 to 15.4 GHz.

07/05/2005 High Isolation SPDT Switch Module, DC - 20 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, has introduced the first wideband GaAs MMIC switch within the company's Connectorized Module Product Line. The HMC-C011 Non-Reflective SPDT Switch Module is ideal for military EW/ECM, space, wideband telecom, industrial, microwave radio and test equipment applications from DC to 20 GHz.

07/05/2005 Double-Balanced Surface Mount Mixers Cover 14 to 32 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to introduce three new SMT packaged GaAs MMIC Double Balanced Mixers which are ideal for upconverter and downconverter applications in VSAT, Microwave Radio, Test Equipment and Industrial/Automotive Sensor applications from 14 to 32 GHz.

07/01/2005 RoHS Compliant MSL1 Products Available From Hittite

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets is committed to meeting the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) European Union directive and has qualified and released to production 178 RoHS compliant plastic packaged GaAs & SiGe IC products to date.

07/01/2005 SMT Medium Power Amplifier, 12 - 30 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a new RoHS compliant, SMT packaged Medium Power Amplifier for microwave radio, test and sensor applications from 12 to 30 GHz.

06/30/2005 Double Balanced and Image Reject Mixers to 16 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to introduce two SMT GaAs MMIC I/Q Mixers and a new SMT GaAs MMIC Double Balanced Mixer for VSAT, Microwave Radio, Test Equipment and Sensor applications from 4 to 16 GHz.

06/10/2005 SMT InGaP HBT MMIC VCOs to 24.8 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of three new GaAs HBT MMIC Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) for Point to Point/Multipoint, VSAT, Test Equipment and Industrial applications at 11, 12 & 24 GHz.

06/09/2005 Hittite to Introduce 18 New Products at IMS 2005

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, today announced it will introduce 18 new products at the 2005 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium and Exhibition. IMS 2005 will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA, June 12 -17, 2005. These and other Hittite Microwave products will be on display in the company's corporate exhibit, booth #1841.

06/03/2005 RoHS Compliant SMT MMIC Amplifiers to 25.5 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of three new GaAs PHEMT MMIC Amplifiers for Point to Point, Point to Multipoint, Test Equipment, Sensors and Military applications from 6 to 25.5 GHz.

05/30/2005 +3V SiGe Gain Block, DC - 6 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a SiGe HBT Gain Block MMIC amplifier for use in cellular/3G, FWA, CATV, microwave radio and test equipment applications from DC to 6 GHz.

05/19/2005 10W GaAs MMIC T/R Switch, 0.2 to 2.2 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a 10W GaAs MMIC Positive Control T/R Switch for Cellular/3G, Mobile Radio and Automotive Telematics applications from 0.2 to 2.2 GHz.

05/16/2005 Summer 2005 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 Summer 2005 Product Selection Guide which summarizes over 340 products.

05/16/2005 I/Q MMIC Mixers Deliver High Linearity and Excellent Image Rejection, 4 to 23 GHz!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to introduce seven new GaAs MMIC I/Q Mixers targeted to VSAT, microwave radio, test equipment, sensor and military applications from 6 to 23.6 GHz.

05/10/2005 High Linearity T/R Switch & Mixer Components from DC ? 6 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a GaAs MMIC Positive Control T/R Switch and a High IP3 GaAs MMIC Mixer for WiMAX, Fixed Wireless, Cellular/3G, and Test and Measurement applications from DC to 6 GHz.

04/22/2005 Wideband SMT Control Devices for DC ? 20 GHz Applications!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a broadband SMT Packaged GaAs MMIC SPDT Switch and a SMT Packaged GaAs MMIC Voltage Variable Attenuator which are ideal for Fiber Optic, Wideband Telecom, Test and Measurement, Microwave Radio and Military applications from DC to 20.0 GHz.

04/21/2005 15 Watt Power Amplifier Module for Wireless Infrastructure & ATE

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the first in a series of fully integrated High Power Amplifier Modules which are ideal for Cellular/3G repeater, laboratory, and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) applications.

04/20/2005 TTL/CMOS Control Digital Attenuators for IF & RF Applications!

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, with TTL/CMOS control, which are ideal for wireless infrastructure, test equipment, and microwave radio applications from DC to 3.0 GHz.

02/22/2005 Connectorized Prescaler Modules Accept Inputs to 18 GHz!

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of three new products within the company's Connectorized Module Product Line. These Wideband MMIC based Prescaler Modules are ideal for military EW/ECM, space, test equipment, wideband telecom, microwave radio and industrial applications from 0.5 to 18 GHz.

02/16/2005 Connectorized Amplifier Modules Cover 10 MHz to 20 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of four new products within the company's Connectorized Module Product Line. These 50 Ohm Wideband MMIC based pHEMT Amplifier Modules are ideal for military EW/ECM, space, test equipment, wideband telecom, microwave radio and industrial applications from 10 MHz to 20 GHz.

02/11/2005 New Cascadeable Gain Blocks Offer Rugged 1000V ESD Protection

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of two new SiGe HBT Gain Block MMIC amplifiers for use in cellular/3G, FWA, CATV, microwave radio and test equipment applications from DC to 4 GHz.

02/07/2005 Hittite Microwave Announces Management Promotion

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Daly to CEO & President, formerly President. Dr. Yalcin Ayasli will continue to serve the Company as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

02/03/2005 2005 Designer\'s Guide Catalog Released

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of their 10th edition Designer's Guide catalog for 2005 detailing over 330 products. This popular publication includes 80 new RFIC and MMIC product data sheets, as well as quality/reliability, application and packaging/layout information on over 2300 pages. Design engineers will find that the guide is conveniently organized into SMT packaged, connectorized module and chip component sections.

02/02/2005 Surface Mount Microwave Amplifiers Deliver up to 2 Watts

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to introduce four new high dynamic range SMT packaged MMIC 1 & 2 Watt Power Amplifiers for Point to Point, Point to Multipoint, Test Equipment, and Military applications from 7 to 32 GHz.

01/28/2005 MMIC Image Reject Mixers, 4 to 32 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to introduce six new MMIC I/Q Mixer die HMC520, HMC521, HMC522, HMC523, HMC524, HMC525, and two SMT MMIC I/Q Mixers HMC520LC4 and HMC522LC4, which cover an RF/LO frequency range of 4 to 32 GHz. These IC mixer products deliver up to 40 dB of image rejection making them ideal for microwave radio, test and sensor applications.

01/27/2005 SMT LNAs Deliver 1.9 dB NF from 9 to 26 GHz

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the introduction of two SMT compatible, RoHS compliant Low Noise Amplifiers for microwave radio, test and sensor applications from 9 - 26 GHz.

01/07/2005 Hittite\'s Dual Gain Blocks are

Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, is pleased to announce that the company's HMC469MS8G and HMC471MS8G Dual Channel SiGe Gain Blocks were named in the EETimes and eeProductCenter's top ten "Ultimate Products."