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Amalfi Semiconductor Receives the Red Herring 100 North America AwardLOS GATOS, Calif., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Amalfi Semiconductor, a developer of high-performance CMOS-based radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal semiconductors for cellular mobile handsets, today announced that it is the recipient of the Red Herring 100 North America, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the region. Amalfi received the award for its technology innovation in CMOS-based power amplifier devices for cellular handsets. These advanced power amplifiers decrease the power requirements of cellular phones, enabling manufacturers to deliver phones with increased usage time, thinner designs and additional functionality. "The large number of entries in this year's competition demonstrates that the economic slowdown has not affected technology innovation, "said Joel Dreyfuss, editor-in-chief of Red Herring. "The companies on this year's list are proof that creative ideas continue to find the funding that turns them into promising businesses." "Amalfi is pleased to be the recipient of the Red Herring 100 North America," said Jim Finch, co-founder and CEO of Amalfi Semiconductor. "To be recognized by the Red Herring as an industry innovator confirms our belief that our power amplifier technology has the ability to make a significant impact on the performance of future generation cellular handsets." Red Herring's annual lists of top private companies are an important part of the company's tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work. Red Herring's editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 800 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. Amalfi was presented the award at the Red Herring 100 North America 2008 event, May 12-14. As the venue for the unveiling of the Top 100 private companies in North America, this event draws unparalleled attention from decision makers and industry observers across the continent. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Red Herring 100 Awards. About Red Herring Red Herring is a global media company which unites the world's best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine, an online daily technology news service, technology newsletters, and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insider's access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. More information about Red Herring is available on the Internet at http://www.redherring.com/. About Amalfi Semiconductor Amalfi Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in cost effective, low power, mixed-signal CMOS RF solutions for cellular applications. The company has strong financial backing, with funding from private investors and industry leading venture capital companies, which include DCM, Globespan Capital Partners, and Trinity Ventures. Amalfi Semiconductor can be contacted at their corporate headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif. at +1-408-399-5360 or at http://www.amalfi.com/. Amalfi Semiconductor CONTACT: Press, Cathy Batchelor, +1-208-634-4201, cell, +1-208-634-9472,[email protected], for Amalfi Semiconductor; or Corporate, Brenda Tierney ofAmalfi Semiconductor, +1-408-399-5360, [email protected] Web site: http://www.amalfi.com/http://www.redherring.com/ |