RF Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: RFMD), a leading provider of proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications, today announced that the Company received the "Best Supplier Award" from Lenovo Mobile, the leading China-based handset manufacturer. This award signifies a long-standing relationship between RFMD and Lenovo Mobile that is expected to strengthen as both organizations continue to grow.

"This award recognizes the value of RFMD''s innovative technologies and its commitment to supporting Lenovo Mobile, the world''s fastest-growing handset brand," said Zhijun Liu, vice president Lenovo and general manager Lenovo Mobile. "This award is a testament to RFMD''s customer-centric focus and its ability to supply best-in-class technologies on time and in very high volumes. We look forward to continued growth in our relationship with RFMD."

According to the latest SINO report, Lenovo Mobile, the handset division of China''s Lenovo Group Ltd, is the biggest local mobile handset brand sold in China and the fourth largest overall mobile handset brand in China. RFMD is the major supplier of power amplifiers (PAs) for Lenovo handsets. In addition to its leading provider status in PAs, RFMD is currently pursuing additional opportunities to supply Lenovo Mobile with complementary RF technologies, including its POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ solutions, Bluetooth® and GPS.

"RFMD enjoys an exceptional relationship with Lenovo Mobile, which is quickly emerging as a major force in China''s mobile handset market," said Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RF Micro Devices. "RFMD is committed to expanding our operations in China in order to support valued, high-growth customers such as Lenovo Mobile."