RF Micro Devices(R) Updates Investors At RBC Capital Markets Conference

RFMD(R) Says June 2009 Operating Results and Cash Balance Tracking Ahead of Plan, September Backlog Filling in


GREENSBORO, N.C., June 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components, today provided updated financial information for its fiscal 2010 first quarter, ending June 27, 2009, during a previously announced webcast investor presentation at the RBC Capital Markets Technology, Communications and Media Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Dean Priddy, CFO and corporate vice president of administration of RFMD, said during the conference that RFMD achieved non-GAAP profitability through the first two months of the quarter and the Company's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments balance are ahead of plan. Through the first two months of the quarter, Mr. Priddy said RFMD's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments have increased by more than $15 million. Mr. Priddy also commented that order activity for RFMD's products remains solid and visibility for the Company's September 2009 quarter continues to improve.

Mr. Priddy also reaffirmed comments made by RFMD at a webcast presentation and in an accompanying press release on May 27, 2009. At that time, Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RFMD, indicated that June 2009 quarterly demand was better than expected, gross margin was trending above plan and operating expenses were meeting expectations. Finally, Mr. Priddy reiterated RFMD's projection for free cash flow (net cash provided by operating activities minus property and equipment expenditures) of approximately $80 million - $120 million in RFMD's fiscal 2010.

An audio replay of the presentation will be available via the RFMD(R) Investor Relations web page at the following URL: www.rfmd.com/ir.


         SELECTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE RECONCILIATION
                            (In millions)
                             (Unaudited)

                                                          
                                    Estimated Range for Fiscal Year 
 Free Cash Flow(1)                       Ending April 3, 2010
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Net cash provided by operating activities      $ 90           $ 140 
Purchases of property and equipment             (10)            (20)
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Free Cash Flow                                 $ 80           $ 120 
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About RFMD

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers.

Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at www.rfmd.com.

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