Triquint Semiconductor Announces Planned Participation in the Joint Strike Fighter —JSF— Program

Business Wire, Nov 20, 2001

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HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2001

Triquint's Engineering and Manufacturing Expertise Combined

With Northrup Grumman's Design and System Integration

Leadership Define a Successful Team

On October 26, 2001, the government announced the selection of the Lockheed Martin-Northrop Grumman-BAE SYSTEMS Team to develop the Joint Strike Fighter.

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems will be developing the airborne radar. TriQuint Semiconductor Texas and Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems of Lithicum, Maryland have a long and mutually successful relationship in development of advanced radars. The two companies plan to continue to build this business relationship as Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems commences the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) radar development program.

Through the life of the JSF program, TriQuint could receive a portion of the $200B Department of Defense award. TriQuint currently manufactures high performance GaAs microcircuits for many other Northrop Grumman programs.

Dr. Randy Lehmann, TriQuint Military Products Business Unit Director said, "TriQuint has a strong legacy of manufacturing high performance, high quality products for our U.S. Department of Defense through a prestigious group of defense contractors, such as Northrop Grumman. We are excited to be a part of this state-of-the-art JSF program."

TriQuint has been providing Gallium Arsenide Microcircuit manufacturing capabilities and engineering support to Northrop Grumman on the F-22 program for many years. Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems recently awarded TriQuint the prestigious Supplier Alliance Council 2000 Award and the Preferred Supplier Program 2000 Silver Supplier Award.

ABOUT TRIQUINT:

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TQNT) is a leading supplier of high performance components for communications applications. The company strives for diversity in its markets, applications, products, technology and customer base. Markets include wireless communications, telecommunications, data communications and aerospace with a specific focus on RF, analog and mixed signal applications. TriQuint provides customers with standard and custom product solutions as well as foundry services. Products are based on advanced process technologies including gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, silicon germanium, and SAW filters. TriQuint customers include major communications companies worldwide. TriQuint has facilities in Oregon, Texas, Florida, and Massachusetts in the United States and in Costa Rica. All are certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard.

TriQuint is headquartered at 2300 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124 and can be reached at 503-615-9000 (fax 503-615-8900). Visit the TriQuint website at http://www.triquint.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This press release contains historical information and statements that may not be indicative of future results. A number of factors affect TriQuint's operating results and could cause the company's actual future results to differ materially from any results indicated in this press release or in any other forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of TriQuint, including those related to its respective markets, the demand for semiconductors for applications such as optical networks and wireless communications, the demand for products utilizing SAW technology, and performance of its manufacturing facilities. TriQuint cannot provide any assurance that future results will meet expectations. Results could differ materially based on various factors, including the company's performance and market conditions. In addition, historical information should not be considered an indicator of future performance. Additional considerations and important risk factors are described in TriQuint's Reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports can also be accessed at the SEC website, www.sec.gov.