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Doug DeLieto                                      

VP, Investor Relations                       

336-678-5322                                  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 16, 2012

RF MICRO DEVICES® ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF ROBERT VAN BUSKIRK

Greensboro, NC, February 16, 2012 – RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced the retirement of Bob Van Buskirk, corporate vice president of RFMD’s Compound Semiconductor Group (CSG).

Bob Van Buskirk has been a member of the RFMD executive staff since 2007.  Bob joined RFMD with the acquisition of Sirenza Microdevices, where he had been president and CEO.  He led the integration of Sirenza and was instrumental in the formation of CSG and RFMD’s Multi-Market Products Group (MPG).

“I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of the formation of both MPG and CSG and to have worked at RFMD with many of the most talented professionals in the RF industry,” said Bob Van Buskirk.  He added, “I am looking forward to transitioning to a new phase of my career where I will look to serve on boards of technology-oriented companies and enjoy spending more time with family and friends.”

Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RFMD, said, “As a member of the executive staff, Bob has been a key contributor in the overall management of the Company, in setting the strategic direction of the Company and in communicating this direction to customers and shareholders.  On behalf of the entire RFMD team, I would like to recognize and congratulate Bob on his many contributions to RFMD and wish him well in his retirement.”

About RFMD

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers.

Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at www.rfmd.com.

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