Celeritek Announces InGaP HBT CDMA Amplifier; PCS TrueTriangle Handset Power Amplifier Module Ideal for Expanding $3.9B Wireless Market

Business Wire, Jan 12, 2000

Business Editors/Technology Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2000

Celeritek, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLTK) announced today March availability of a new CDMA 50 Ohm matched 6mm square power amplifier module for PCS, wireless local loop and other high bandwidth wireless data markets. Celeritek's new InGaP HBT amplifier module is less then half the size of comparable solutions, integrates (14) supporting components, and has been specifically developed to meet the continuing requirements for small, low-cost, high capacity wireless voice and data applications.

"The CHP1232-PM power module gives CDMA designers a unique compact solution for wireless applications. It is the result of focused effort from many Celeritek personnel and brings to market an easy to implement solution utilizing InGaP HBT technology. Celeritek's core competence of linear efficiency is amplified via the strength of InGaP. High capacity voice and data transmission at low voltage can be best achieved with this single supply technology. The CHP1232-PM is the first of a complete line of TrueTriangle(TM) power modules addressing a wireless component market Strategies Unlimited, a Mountain View, Calif. market research firm, predicts will grow from $3.9B in 1999 to $7.7B in 2004," said Bill Hoppin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Model CHP1232-PM is a linear efficient 3-stage power amplifier developed for PCS CDMA handsets and infrastructure systems, WCDMA 3G handsets and wireless local loop (WLL) subscriber units that operate in the 1.85 to 1.91 GHz frequency range. Typical features include operation as low as 3.2 volts from a single positive supply, 30 dB gain at operating output power, 35% linear power added efficiency, and 28 dBm output power (IS-98 CDMA mode). Measuring only 6mm square x 1.7mm high it provides excellent electrical stability and low thermal resistance. Reduced circuit board space and cost is further achieved due to minimum matching elements (eliminating as many as 14 external elements) and no negative supply. This significantly reduces valuable circuit board space by as much as 1/2 that of currently available solutions.

A Data Sheet of the amplifier contains specifications, applications, circuit design considerations, recommended application schematic as well as ordering information. Samples of CHP1232-PM will be available in March, 2000 in bulk and in tape-and-reel. Celeritek's complete in-house manufacturing capability guarantees quality and reliability in each step of the production process. Volume quantities are priced at $7.00 per unit. Please e-mail direct product inquiries for TrueTriangle(TM) HBT modules to: truetriangle@celeritek.com

Celeritek designs and develops products using MESFET, pHEMT, and most recently HBT GaAs processes tailored to support high capacity broadband wireless applications. Celeritek is a leading provider of GaAs based RF integrated circuits (RFICs) for use in wireless voice and data applications. The Company's products are used worldwide by leading manufacturers of wireless communication systems.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements represent the company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events and include statements, among others, regarding the long-term potential of the market. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties. Such factors may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the delay of intended product introductions due to technical difficulties, the timing, cancellation or delay of customer orders; continued achievement of design wins; the mix of products sold; changes in manufacturing capacities and variation in the utilization of this capacity; market acceptance of the company's and customers' products; variation in manufacturing yields and other competitive factors. Reference is made to the discussion of risk factors detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.