WJ Communications Selects Global Communication Semiconductors, Inc. As Additional Foundry Provider
WJ Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ-WJCI), a leading designer and supplier of RF solutions for the wireless infrastructure and RFID reader markets, today announced that it has entered into a second-source strategic foundry arrangement with Global Communication Semiconductors, Inc. (GCS). GCS will second-source WJ's product portfolio with foundry service for GaAs and InGaP HBT wafers under the terms of its agreement.
"We're pleased to add GCS as a foundry for InGaP HBT and GaAs technology; this advantage provides our customers with two qualified sources, thereby ensuring a steady supply of wafers," said Mark Knoch, vice president of WJ's operations. "This recent activity strengthens WJ's position as an RF semiconductor leader and further positions us to deliver advanced technology and capability to our customers, at competitive costs."
"GCS is proud to partner with companies, like WJ Communications, who recognize the technical skill and capability to develop high-performance, cost-effective devices," commented Jerry Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of GCS. "We look forward to collaborating in a successful business relationship with WJ as they continue their leadership in delivering high quality and reliable products to the wireless infrastructure marketplace."
About WJ Communications
WJ Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of radio frequency (RF)
solutions serving multiple markets targeting wireless communications, RF
identification (RFID), and broadband cable.
WJ addresses the RF challenges in these multiple markets with its highly
reliable amplifiers, mixers, RF integrated circuits (RFICs), RFID reader
modules, chipsets, and multi-chip (MCM) modules. For more information visit
www.wj.com or call 408-577-6200.
About Global Communication Semiconductors Inc.
Global Communication Semiconductors, Inc., based in Torrance, California, an
ISO 9001-2000 certified company, provides compound semiconductor foundry
services to the wireless telecommunication and high-speed networking
industries. GCS currently offers foundry service for both InGaP and InP HBT
processes, PHEMT power amplifier and switch processes and provides
optoelectronic foundry services for PIN diodes and lasers used in the fiber
optic communication market. Additional information may be found at
www.gcsincorp.com.