7 July 2011

TriQuint appoints general manager of Defense & Aerospace business

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc of Hillsboro, OR, USA, which provides RF front-end product maker and foundry services to mobile device, networks, and defense & aerospace markets, says that James L. Klein has joined it as VP & general manager of its Defense and Aerospace business, based in TriQuint’s facility in Richardson, TX and reporting to president & CEO Ralph Quinsey. Klein will work closely with Tom Cordner, current VP & general manager of Defense & Aerospace, as Cordner supports the transition and prepares to retire.

Picture: James L. Klein.

“Tom has done a wonderful job building our business,” says Quinsey. About Klein, he adds: “His experience and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable in helping us take our defense & aerospace business into the next decade”.

Klein has more than 20 years of industry experience in RF, most recently with Raytheon’s Space and Airborne Systems division, responsible for the design and manufacturing of RF and microwave subsystems and components. Previously, he held various positions with Texas Instruments, where he focused on MMIC and Transmit/Receive module engineering. He holds both Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University.

“TriQuint’s commitment to technology innovation and customer service make it an ideal place to define the next generation of RF solutions,” comments Klein.

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