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Motorola Introduces Next-Generation Cellular Base Station RF Technology
Sixth Generation RF LDMOS Technology Sets Industry Standards with Higher Performance and Efficiency


CTIA WIRELESS 2003, NEW ORLEANS - March 17, 2003 - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is introducing its sixth generation of RF (Radio Frequency) power transistor technology for GSM (Global System for Mobil communications), EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution), CDMA (Code Division for Multiple Access) and W-CDMA (Wideband CDMA) base station amplifiers. Motorola offers equipment designers in the digital network arena a vital portfolio of high power RF LDMOS (laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor) transistors to help develop low cost, highly efficient cellular base stations for voice, data and video transmissions.

As the pioneer of LDMOS technology, Motorola offers unsurpassed quality, product consistency, and RF performance. These pioneering efforts continue with the company's sixth generation of high voltage (HV6) RF LDMOS technology. This advanced generation sets industry standards, delivering greater power density and efficiency. At 2.2 GHz, for example, the typical performance for a 90 Watt (P1dB) device is:

W-CDMA Output Power = 17 Watts
Large Signal Gain = 17 dB
Efficiency = 28.5%
IM3 = -37 dBc

In addition to the improved operating performances, thermal performance has also been improved to industry leading levels. For example, for a 125 Watt (P1dB) device, Thetajc is .40 degrees C/Watt. Visit Motorola - Semiconductor Product Sector Booth #1555 for a performance demonstration on this latest technology.

"With more than 50% of the market for cellular infrastructure LDMOS silicon RF power transistors at their command, Motorola is well poised to build on this with the creation of their new HV6 technology", said Tim Shelton, a senior wireless semiconductor analyst at Allied Business Intelligence. "Along with increased performance, this new LDMOS technology offers the increased instantaneous bandwidth necessary for wideband CDMA 3G (third-generation wireless) video delivery."

"Motorola is absolutely committed to helping our customers be successful in the wireless infrastructure market by delivering high-performing, cost-effective solutions," stated Lynelle McKay, vice president and general manager of Motorola's RF & DSP Infrastructure Division. "The introduction of the HV6 family of products is continued proof of that commitment by delivering industry leading device performance, comprehensive thermal management and quality".

Motorola continues to deliver critical success factors to help customers get to market faster with global support and a comprehensive tool set. Offering a complete library of modeling and simulation tools, Motorola further enables designers to fully characterize the RF product offerings on-line - significantly reducing design time. For a full listing of models, please go to www.motorola.com/rf/models

Availability

Samples are expected to be available in June 2003, and we anticipate production orders to be accepted in the third quarter of 2003. For further information, contact your local Motorola semiconductor sales office or authorized Motorola distributor.

About Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector

As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector creates DigitalDNATM system-on-chip solutions for a connected world. Our strong focus on wireless communications and networking enables customers to develop smarter, simpler, safer and synchronized products for the person, work team, home and automobile. Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales were $4.8 billion (USD) in 2002. For more information please visit www.motorola.com/semiconductors

About Motorola

As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector creates DigitalDNA(tm) system-on-chip solutions for a connected world. Our strong focus on wireless communications and networking enables customers to develop smarter, simpler, safer and synchronized products for the person, work team, home and automobile. Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales were $4.8 billion (USD) in 2002. For more information please visit www.motorola.com/semiconductors

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2002 were $26.7 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life better for people, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit: www.motorola.com/
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