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Micro Linear Begins Production Shipments of the ML1900 PHS
Transceiver
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micro Linear Corporation
(NASDAQ:MLIN), a leading supplier of digital wireless integrated circuits,
announced today that it has begun volume production shipments of its ML1900
advanced Personal Handyphone System (PHS) transceiver to a major manufacturer
of PHS handsets for the China market.
The ML1900 is a complete transceiver which integrates transmit, receive, and
synthesizer functionality, and is now the first PHS transceiver in volume
production that includes an integrated power amplifier. The Company believes
that its advanced low-IF receiver architecture provides high performance
without external filters. The ML1900, the first of Micro Linear's ML19XX
product family, is one of the first PHS transceivers to support the new PHS
seamless handover requirement. In addition, the Company believes the ML19XX
family has a clear advantage over many competitors in being able to interface
with virtually any PHS baseband, thus minimizing both time-to-market and re-
engineering costs for existing handset manufacturers.
"We are very excited about having begun volume shipments of the ML1900,"
commented Tim Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Micro
Linear. "Once again, Micro Linear has demonstrated our ability to develop and
release complex RF integrated circuits for high volume, cost-sensitive markets
in record time. We expect production volumes to ramp quickly, while meeting our
customers' quality standards and cost expectations."
The PHS market has been rapidly expanding in China, where the subscriber base
is estimated to have reached 72 million by March of 2005 and is projected to
grow at 2-3 million per month. With the recent addition of new features such as
PIM cards (number portability), fast hand off capability (roaming), color
displays, cameras, and advanced ring tones etc., the Company anticipates that
the PHS system will compete well with other cellular systems. As a result, the
China PHS market is expected to remain robust, and because of its low
infrastructure and operational costs, PHS technology is expected to continue to
be adopted in numerous countries around the world.
About Micro Linear:
Micro Linear Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in
wireless integrated circuits. In addition to its PHS products, the Company
offers a full line of high data rate ISM-band transceivers used in applications
such as cordless phones, wireless speakers and headphones, game controllers,
voice headsets and other consumer electronic appliances. Micro Linear is one
of the few companies to offer transceivers in all three of the most popular
unlicensed bands: 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5.8 GHz. To simplify system design and
decrease time to market, Micro Linear also offers starter kits and reference
designs. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Micro Linear's products are
available through its authorized representatives and distributors worldwide.
For more information, please visit http://www.microlinear.com/
Micro Linear Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the historical information contained herein, the statements in this
press release, including, but not limited to, the features, performance and
benefits of Micro Linear's ML1900 chip; the ability of the ML1900 chip to fuel
growth in the PHS market; the timing of production and shipment of the ML1900
chip; the ability of Micro Linear to bring to market new wireless solutions on
a competitive and timely basis and the application of this expertise to
wireless markets, the Company's expectation that production volumes of the
ML1900 will ramp quickly, and the anticipated growth of the PHS market in China
and elsewhere are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In
some cases, these forward-looking statements may be identified by use of terms
such as "we believe" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future results and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
risks associated with the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; the
level of product orders; new product announcements or introductions by
competitors; the market's acceptance of the Company's products; and other
factors that may cause the Company's business or operating results to fluctuate
in the future. Additional risks are detailed in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year-ended January 2, 2005. Statements included in this
press release are based on information known to the Company as of the date of
this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update information
contained in this release. The Company has not independently verified
information regarding the PHS subscriber base and market growth, and the
Company makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of this data.
DATASOURCE: Micro Linear Corporation
CONTACT: Michael Sera, Marketing Manager of Micro Linear Corporation,
+1-408-433-5200
Web site: http://www.microlinear.com/