WJ Communications To Showcase Its RFID MPR Reader Products At EPC Global US Conference

WJ Communications, Inc (NASDAQ- WJCI), a leading designer and supplier of high-performance RF semiconductors and multi-chip modules for RFID readers and wireless infrastructure applications, today announced that it will showcase its latest RFID products at the upcoming 2004 EPC Global US Conference. EPC Global US Conference 2004 will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD, during September 28-30, 2004. WJ's RFID product portfolio features the new multi-protocol MPR 6000 PCMCIA Type II Reader Card, OEM Reader modules and RFID Reader ASICS for UHF and microwave reader applications worldwide. They will be on display in the company's exhibit, booth #505.

"WJ has strengthened its commitment to the RFID marketplace by expanding its product offerings with the new multi-protocol MPR6000 PCMCIA Type II reader module for UHF frequencies," said James Mravca, senior vice president, strategic marketing and business development for WJ Communications. "In order to drive RFID global standards in a number of areas and reduce supply chain costs, WJ will continue to implement RFID products to enable ease of use, high performance and protocol support."

Multi-Protocol MPR 6000 RFID Card
The MPR 6000 RFID card provides breakthrough performance in a standard PCMCIA Type II package. These readers represent a new level for size, standards-based compatibility, ease of use and performance. Each RFID card includes the analog RF, digital circuitry and embedded firmware required for EPC Class 0 and EPC Class 1 operation. The modular design is flexible, and a simple firmware upgrade is all that is required to incorporate future standards like UHF Gen 2. The MPR 6000 RFID Reader Card leverages the common PCMCIA Type II PC Card" standard for ease of use.

RF Semiconductors for RFID
WJ's semiconductor products are ideally suited for the challenging world of RFID readers. The combination of high dynamic-range and rugged reliability make them ideal for demanding RFID applications. Their versatility and ease of use allow them to form the core of any ETSI, ISO or EPC compliant reader solution. WJ's semiconductor products offer low-cost, small size and robust performance in the global HF, UHF and microwave frequency bands. Small size and excellent power efficiency make them applicable for industrial, portable and handheld applications.

About EPC Global US
The EPCglobal US" is a regional Member Organization of EPCglobal Inc", the not-for-profit organization entrusted by industry to establish global standards regarding the development, implementation and adoption of Electronic Product Code" (EPC) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and support of the EPCglobal Network". To learn more, visit www.epcglobalus.org.

About EPC Global and US Conference
The EPCglobal US Conference event is designed to be the source for understanding RFID technology and opportunities, and related EPCglobal standards. The EPCglobal conference extends an understanding of RFID and related EPCglobal standards, shows how to optimize and implement RFID via the EPCglobal Network, offers insight into the future of commercialization of RFID technology and teaches about EPC certification and compliance testing. To learn more, visit https://programs.regweb.com/ucc/epcglobalus.

About WJ Communications
WJ Communications Inc. is a leading RF semiconductor company focusing on the design and manufacture of high-quality devices and multi-chip modules (MCMs) for telecommunications systems worldwide. WJ's highly reliable amplifier, mixer, RF IC and MCM products are used to transmit and receive signals that enable current and next generation wireless and wireline services. For more information visit www.wj.com or call (408) 577-6200.