JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug 12, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- ParkerVision, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRKR), a developer and marketer of semiconductor solutions for multi-mode wireless applications, today announced that Domingo Figueredo has joined the company as vice president of engineering. His primary focus is to lead all product development efforts to incorporate the company's technologies into complete solutions for wireless devices. Figueredo will direct the company's growing engineering department based in ParkerVision's Lake Mary, Florida, facility.

Mr. Figueredo has nearly 30 years' experience in engineering, manufacturing, R&D, and product development, most recently as vice president of the Analog Business Unit of Hitachi Semiconductor America (Renesas Technology America). He began his career at HP/Agilent Technologies, holding positions of increasing managerial responsibility for semiconductor design, fabrication, and testing; as well as defining and implementing best practices for "scheduled innovation" in technology-based companies.

"I consider the depth and breadth of Domingo's engineering and management experience and expertise a strategic asset, and view him as an integral member of our executive management team", said Jeff Parker. "He has led teams that have designed and produced RF components for use in mobile handsets that are now sold in the tens of millions of units each month. With our continued progress in engaging new customers and gaining greater market share, we recognized that the timing was right for adding someone with Domingo's relevant high volume product development expertise."

Commenting on his appointment, Figueredo said, "I simply could not pass up the chance to apply my expertise in bringing to market products that embody unsurpassed integration opportunities. My goal is to deliver on our customer commitments for RFIC technologies that bring true multi-mode connectivity, market-leading power efficiency, and low-heat profile design all based on the company's patented technologies."

A prolific writer and sought-after speaker at technical conferences and symposia worldwide, Figueredo has authored dozens of articles and presentations addressing a variety of topics affecting high-performance wireless systems. He is a long-time member of the IEEE.

Figueredo earned his Master's of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of California, Santa Barbara, and his Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne.

About ParkerVision

ParkerVision is focused on the commercialization of its patented RF communication technologies that enable significant advancements in wireless products and services. These technologies are described collectively as Energy Signal Processing (ESP(TM)). ESP optimally processes RF waveform energy, eliminating costly and inefficient circuit processes inherent in traditional RF designs.

ParkerVision's solutions will initially address key needs for extended battery life, reduced cost and higher performance in mobile handsets as the cellular industry migrates to next generation networks. The company's extended business strategy targets additional market opportunities in communications and networking where it can leverage its ESP technologies for products and services in an increasingly wireless world. (PRKR-I)

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