James Dempsey Named Deputy Director Of Distribution At M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech), a leading supplier of semiconductors, active and passive components and subassemblies for radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave applications, announced recently that James (Jim) Dempsey is promoted to the newly created position of Deputy Director of Distribution. Jim will be working alongside Jack Kennedy, recently appointed Director of Global Distribution. Jim will assist Jack in the areas of distribution channel management and will be a key supporter in the assurance of the continuity of service between distributors, manufacturer representatives, direct sales, factory support.

Jim has more than 25 years of experience in the RF Microwave industry. He has worked in a number of different roles for Skyworks, Alpha Industries, and Herley Micro-Dynamics. His diverse knowledge comes from working in areas such as aviation radar, military products, wireless data, and infrastructure.

Jim obtained his Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He also has a certificate from the Greater Boston Executive Business Management Program at MIT Sloan School of Management.

About M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech) is a leading supplier of semiconductors, active and passive components, and subassemblies for use in radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave applications. The company provides innovative design solutions and products including:

• Si, GaAs, InGaAs, InP and SiGe IC products
• Unique MMIC processes: HMIC and GMIC
• In-house design, fabrication, assembly and screening capabilities
• Multiple facilities for improved flexibility and local content manufacturing
• Design expertise covering the spectrum from RF through millimeter wave frequencies
• One of the broadest selections of standard and custom products in the industry

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech builds on 60 years of experience to develop and manufacture active and passive products, including Si and compound semiconductors from facilities in Lowell, MA, and Torrance, CA. Infrastructure products continue to be provided by the company's facility in Cork, Ireland, and Laser Diode products in Edison, New Jersey. M/A-COM Tech is certified to ISO9001.

SOURCE: M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.