MACOM Names High Performance RF and Microwave Industry Veteran Thomas Hwang Senior Vice President of Global Sales

LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTSI) (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductors for RF, microwave and millimeter wave applications, today announced that Thomas Hwang has agreed to join the company as Senior Vice President of Global Sales. Mr. Hwang spent the last 10-plus years at Hittite Microwave Corporation in a variety of positions including VP of Sales, and helped grow that company’s annual revenues from $30 million to $274 million prior to its acquisition by Analog Devices, Inc., earlier this year.

“It’s exciting for MACOM to add a high-performance RF and microwave industry veteran with Thomas’ experience and track record to our team,” said John Croteau, President and CEO of MACOM. “In Thomas we add another impact player with a proven ability to realize our growth aspirations.”

ABOUT MACOM

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (www.macom.com) is a leading supplier of high performance analog RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products that enable next-generation Internet and modern battlefield applications. Recognized for its broad catalog portfolio of technologies and products, MACOM serves diverse markets, including high speed optical, satellite, radar, wired & wireless networks, CATV, automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. A pillar of the semiconductor industry, we thrive on more than 60 years of solving our customers' most complex problems, serving as a true partner for applications ranging from RF to Light.

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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