TriQuint Semiconductor, an RF product manufacturer and foundry services provider, has been recognized by Raytheon Company for exceptional performance in supporting the company's Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) business during 2008.

TriQuint said it was one of five companies recognized by Raytheon at the four-star level; this is the second consecutive year that TriQuint was honored with a Raytheon SAS Supplier Excellence Award (SEA). According to Raytheon, winning suppliers represent less than one percent of the SAS supply base. Only 30 companies of the 3,000 that supply Raytheon SAS received awards.

"We're extremely proud of this recognition by Raytheon SAS for the second consecutive year that spotlights our service and work on chipsets for phased array radar and other critical programs," said Tom Cordner, TriQuint VP, who received the award along with Dr. Gailon Brehm, TriQuint's Military Products Marketing Director.

"Recognition by Raytheon SAS is gratifying because it honors the TriQuint professionals who dedicate themselves to defense and aerospace products. We know service men and women across the globe depend on Raytheon systems and the contributions our products make to their operations," remarked Dr. Brehm. "We continually strive to offer customers the best service available from our top-rated foundry, supported by the ISO/AS9100 Approved Quality System."

Winning companies were chosen by Raytheon for meeting demanding quality and delivery performance, customer satisfaction as well as total business and financial health standards. Evaluations from Raytheon buyers and material program managers who work with TriQuint every day were part of the selection process, the company noted in a release.

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