MACOM Wins Emmy® Award for Video Technology and Engineering Achievement

MACOM’s Crosspoint Switch Product and Technology Innovation is Recognized for its Impact on Television Production

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) (NASDAQ: MTSI), a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for broadcast video infrastructure, today announced that it has been honored with a National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ (NATAS) 67th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy® Award for its “Development of Enabling Technology for High Density Video Switching and Routing Solutions.”

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MACOM’s M21170 crosspoint switch has been an integral component used in broadcast video routers and switchers around the world (Photo: Business Wire)

MACOM is the sole honoree in its category, which is a reflection of the company’s leadership in mission critical switching and routing technology that has enabled improvements in density, scale and throughput in professional video environments around the world. MACOM’s crosspoint switching technology provides the foundation for video switching and routing equipment to switch real-time uncompressed video signals, with ultra-low latency.

“With R&D breakthroughs spanning the evolution of SD (standard definition), HD (high definition) and now UHDTV (ultra high definition), we believe that the MACOM crosspoint switch portfolio represents the industry standard for routing and switching,” said Preetinder Virk, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networks. “On behalf of our customers, partners, investors and employees, we are thrilled to be recognized by the Academy, and further energized to build upon this legacy with a new generation of switching technology for 4K, 8K and beyond.”

MACOM will be honored during the presentation of the 67th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards on Friday, January 8, 2016 in the Bellagio Grand Ballroom at The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas during the week of CES® 2016.

MACOM’s SDI video product portfolio will be shown in demonstrations for customers, partners, press and analysts at IBC 2015, Booth 8.A19 in Hall 8 of the RAI Convention Center, in Amsterdam from September 11-15. For more information or to schedule a demonstration, please contact your local MACOM sales representative. For more information about IBC 2015, please visit www.ibc.org.

ABOUT MACOM:

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (www.macom.com) is a leading supplier of high-performance analog, RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic semiconductor products that enable next-generation Internet and modern battlefield applications. Recognized for its broad catalog portfolio of technologies and products, MACOM serves diverse markets, including high-speed optical, professional video, satellite, radar, wired & wireless networks, automotive, industrial, medical and mobile devices. A pillar of the semiconductor industry, we thrive on more than 60 years of solving our customers' most complex problems, serving as a true partner for applications ranging from RF to Light.

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

MACOM, M/A-COM, M/A-COM Technology Solutions, M/A-COM Tech, Partners in RF & Microwave, The First Name in Microwave and related logos are trademarks of MACOM. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of over 14,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv.

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