MRM Merrimac Industries

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Merrimac Industries, Inc. (AMEX:MRM), a leader in the design and manufacture of RF Microwave components, assemblies and micro-multifunction modules (MMFM®), today announced that it has received notification that it has been granted a patent for its Multi-Mix® Microtechnology from the State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China entitled "Coupler Resource Module". The advanced capabilities of Multi-Mix® proprietary integrated platform technology provide low cost high-power RF amplifier circuitry with best in class performance and density in small lightweight modules. The Resource Module is the foundation or the building block for providing Total Integrated Platform Solutions for a wide range of RF and Microwave subsystems. Based on Multi-Mix® proprietary PTFE process technology the Resource Module paves the way for direct integration of high power RF circuitry with transistor die in small lightweight modules. The Multi-Mix® PTFE structure of the resource module accommodates a wide range of semiconductor technologies such as LDMOS, GaN, SiC, SiGe, GaAs FET/MESFET and PHEMT, and allows for mixed and multiple die integration on a single platform. The potential applications of the Resource Module include high power amplifiers, high power RF switches, attenuators, and oscillators as well as radio transceivers, phase shifters, and phased array radar elements. These types of circuits for both commercial and military applications can now be integrated in small, low-cost surface mount modules including an internal fusion bonded heat sink. The Resource Module is where RF power semiconductor chip and the high power RF circuitry directly converge onto one platform. Mason N. Carter, Chairman and CEO commented, "Multi-Mix® technology provides Merrimac with the means and the IP to be a technology leader in the design and manufacture of next generation, integrated, high power RF modules and subsystems." About Merrimac Merrimac Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of RF Microwave signal processing components, subsystem assemblies, and Multi-Mix® micro-multifunction modules (MMFM®), for the worldwide Defense, Satellite Communications (Satcom), Commercial Wireless and Homeland Security market segments. Merrimac is focused on providing Total Integrated Packaging Solutions® with Multi-Mix® Microtechnology, a leading edge competency providing value to our customers through miniaturization and integration. Multi-Mix® MMFM® provides a patented and novel packaging technology that employs a platform modular architecture strategy that incorporates embedded semiconductor devices, MMICs, resistors, passive circuit elements and plated-through via holes to form a three-dimensional integrated module used in High Power, High Frequency and High Performance mission-critical applications. Merrimac Industries facilities are registered under ISO 9001:2000, an internationally developed set of quality criteria for manufacturing operations. Merrimac Industries, Inc. has facilities located in West Caldwell, NJ and San Jose, Costa Rica and has approximately 210 co-workers dedicated to the design and manufacture of signal processing components, gold plating of high-frequency microstrip and bonded stripline Teflon (PTFE) circuits and subsystems providing Total Integrated Packaging Solutions® for wireless applications. Merrimac (MRM) is listed on the American Stock Exchange. Multi-Mix®, Multi-Mix PICO®, MMFM®, System In A Package®, SIP® and Total Integrated Packaging Solutions® are registered trademarks of Merrimac Industries, Inc. For more information about Merrimac Industries, Inc. please visit our website http://www.merrimacind.com/. This press release contains statements relating to future results of the Company (including certain projections and business trends) that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with demand for and market acceptance of existing and newly developed products as to which the Company has made significant investments, particularly its Multi-Mix® products; risks associated with adequate capacity to obtain raw materials and reduced control over delivery schedules and costs due to reliance on sole source or limited suppliers; slower than anticipated penetration into the satellite communications, defense and wireless markets; failure of our Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM customers to successfully incorporate our products into their systems; changes in product mix resulting in unexpected engineering and research and development costs; delays and increased costs in product development, engineering and production; reliance on a small number of significant customers; the emergence of new or stronger competitors as a result of consolidation movements in the market; the timing and market acceptance of our or our OEM customers' new or enhanced products; general economic and industry conditions; the ability to protect proprietary information and technology; competitive products and pricing pressures; our ability and the ability of our OEM customers to keep pace with the rapid technological changes and short product life cycles in our industry and gain market acceptance for new products and technologies; risks relating to governmental regulatory actions in communications and defense programs; and inventory risks due to technological innovation and product obsolescence, as well as other risks and uncertainties as are detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Contact: Mason N. Carter, Chairman & CEO 973.575.1300, ext. 1202 E-mail: DATASOURCE: Merrimac Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Mason N. Carter, Chairman & CEO, Merrimac Industries, Inc., +1-973-575-1300, ext. 1202, Web Site: http://www.merrimacind.com/

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