Date: 01/12/2008

Merrimac granted a patent for a complex RF module

RF and microwave component manufacturer Merrimac Industries is granted a patent for its Multi-Mix Microtechnology from the United States Patent and Trademark Office entitled "Coupler Resource Module". This patented technology enables Merrimac to produce complex RF modules, with mixtures of active and passive technology in small, rugged form factors. The flexibility of this technology allows it to be used for a wide range of components, such as amplifiers, frequency control products, passive microwave components, and integrated subsystems.

Merrimac's proprietary process for constructing RF components and integrated modules on fluoropolymer composite substrates utilizes a unique method of manufacture whereby both passive and active devices are incorporated into a homogeneous multilayer dielectric medium.

Chairman and CEO Mason N. Carter noted, "This new Multi-Mix patent is another positive step in our mission to keep Merrimac positioned as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of highly integrated RF/Microwave Components, Modules and Subsystems".