M/A-COM Technology Solutions Ships 15,000th RFID Portal

M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of innovative microwave and RF design solutions and products, recently announced the delivery of its 15,000th RFID Portal. M/A-COM Technology Solutions offers single and dual-sided RFID portals for freestanding and wall mounted applications. The companys fully integrated portals include antennas, readers, status lights, power management and computer interface, which allow retailers to automatically track deliveries throughout the supply chain lifecycle.

We recognize the installation of 15,000 of M/A-COM Technology Solutions UHF Generation 2 RFID Portals to the market as a testimony to the quality and functionality of the product, said Kevin Anderson, Product Line Manager, M/A-COM Technology Solutions. Our RFID Portals are well tested and proven reliable every day.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions offers rugged floor-mounted RFID Portals encompassing up to four mono-static circularly polarized antennas with integrated cabling that can accommodate all of the leading brands of RFID readers. A galvanized steel frame, in conjunction with a high-strength thermoformed radome, gives M/A-COM Technology Solutions RFID Portal a structurally rigid frame while maintaining a sleek, low weight, low profile look. A front access panel to power outlets, reset switch and the reader make service easy. Multi-sided conduit connections, a full length electrical box and heavy duty mounting feet reduce system installation costs.

Industry-leading antenna performance generates the highest read rates for demanding packaging types and tag configurations. The U.S. RFID Portals operate in the 902-928 MHz frequency range. Companion Portals are available for European and Asian frequency bands.

ABOUT M/A-COM Technology Solutions
In September of 2008 Cobham acquired the Aerospace & Defense and the Commercial businesses of Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment d.b.a. M/A-COM, Inc. The Commercial business has been incorporated as M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc. (M/A-COM Tech) and provides innovative design solutions and products including:

• Si, GaAs, AlGaAs, InGaAs, InP and SiGe IC products
• Unique MMIC processes: HMIC, GMIC, MSAG, iHBT
• In-house design, fabrication, assembly and screening capabilities
• Multiple facilities for improved flexibility and local content manufacturing
• Design expertise covering the spectrum from RF through millimeter wave frequencies
li>One of the broadest selection of standard and custom products in the industry

The newly incorporated company has nearly 60 years of experience as an industry leading supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave component and technology solutions and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100 and QS-9000.

For more information visit www.macom.com/default.asp

About Cobham
Cobhams products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil systems for more than 70 years, keeping people safe, improving communications and enhancing the capability of land, sea, air and space platforms. The Company employs more than 13,500 people on five continents, with customers and partners in over 100 countries and annual revenues approaching some $3bn.

For more information visit www.cobham.com

SOURCE: M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.