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In the case of RF Micro Devices
RF Micro's shares have seen huge gains so far this year, along with those of competitors Skyworks Solutions
Both of the company's divisions -- its cellular products group and its multimarket products group -- saw strong growth in its fiscal first quarter, as they released new products at a rapid pace. RF Micro's main revenue driver has been the cell-phone microchips it supplies to original equipment manufacturers such as Nokia
But RF Micro is aiming higher; it aims to leverage the U.S. government's interest in broadband connectivity as well as grow in other industries like smart grid applications and solar efficiency.
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