WJ Communications Commences Production Deliveries of Its ECM168 Power

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

    SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2005--WJ Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:WJCI), a leading designer and supplier of RF semiconductors and multi-chip modules, today announced it has begun volume production shipments of its new high efficiency power amp, the ECM168. The ECM168 is the first in a line-up of a series of power amplifiers primarily targeted towards the PAS/PHS wireless infrastructure markets.
    "Introduction of the ECM168 enables us to expand our product offering and our customer base, and also further strengthen our relationships with existing customers. This high power HBT amplifier provides our customers with high gain, high reliability, superior ACPR performance and operates on a single 10-12V supply," said Javed Patel, senior vice president of sales and marketing for WJ Communications. "This product demonstrates WJ's technological innovation while expanding our RF product portfolio to include high voltage HBT devices."

    Product Overview

    The ECM168 is a 1.9GHz high efficiency power amplifier module utilizing InGaP HBT process technology. Key features include; 33.5 dBm output power, a single 10-12V supply, 33dB typical gain and excellent ACPR2 @ 600kHz offset. The device operates over a frequency range of 1880-1920 MHz. No negative voltage is required and the efficiency is in excess of 20%. The ECM168 is housed in a low cost, flange mount package measuring only 29 x 13 x 4 mm.

    Availability

    Fully assembled device samples are available now and can be requested directly from the WJ website (www.wj.com).

    About WJ Communications

    WJ Communications Inc. is a leading RF semiconductor company focusing on the design and manufacture of high-quality devices, chip sets and multi-chip modules (MCMs) for telecommunications, RF identification (RFID) and homeland security systems worldwide. WJ's highly reliable amplifiers, mixers, RF integrated circuits (RFICs), RFID reader modules, chipsets and MCM products are used to transmit, receive and process signals that enable current and next generation wireless and wireline services. For more information visit www.wj.com or call 408-577-6200.

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    This press release contains forward-looking statements including financial projections, statements as to the plans and objectives of management for future operations, and statements as to the Company's future economic performance, financial condition or results of operations. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations and our beliefs. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors including those described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect changed events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

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