Exhibit 12.1
RF Micro Devices, Inc.
Summary Of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Debt Offering
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Six Months Ended
30-Sep-00
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Interest Expense 2,267
Interest Capitalized -
Portion of Rent Expense
Representing Interest 1,778
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Total Fixed Charges $4,045
Earnings:
Income Before Taxes 53,905
Fixed charges (per above) 4,045
Less Capitalized interest -
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Earnings $57,950
Ratio Earnings to Fixed Charges 14.33
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Earnings Insufficient to cover
Fixed Charges -
Operating Lease Expense 5,387
Assumed Interest Component 33%
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