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TriQuint Semiconductor buys WJ Communications

Friday, May 23, 2008

TriQuint Semiconductor, a foundry services provider and RF semiconductor manufacturer, has announced the approval of its acquisition of WJ Communications Inc., a supplier of RF solutions for wireless infrastructure. WJ’s product line complements TriQuint’s existing portfolio, broadening its networks market devices and adding RF design expertise.

WJ Communications stockholders approved the merger yesterday, based the merger agreement dated March 9, 2008. [end] 

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