Our History
Deep Roots in Core Technologies
For more than 30 years, Qorvo technology has been at the heart of systems that connect, protect and power the planet. We've been innovating, researching, developing and acquiring cutting-edge technologies that shape the world as we know it.
Regardless of the route to becoming Qorvo, the mission has always remained the same: to drive connectivity, no matter the technology. From the start of RF Micro Devices (RFMD) in 1991, TriQuint in 1985, and dating back to roots in Tektronix, Texas Instruments, Raytheon and Watkins-Johnson, we've helped send space probes past Pluto, connected wireless networks and mobile devices, and brought new levels of efficiency to power.
Here are a few of the milestones that got us where we are today, and where Qorvo will help take you tomorrow.
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2024
February 5, 2024
Acquisition of Anokiwave
Qorvo acquires Anokiwave, a leading supplier of high performance silicon integrated circuits for intelligent active array antennas for D&A, SATCOM and 5G applications.2023
December 18, 2023
Luxshare Partnership
Qorvo forms a strategic supply chain partnership With Luxshare.2023
December 14, 2023
Elektra Product of the Year Award
Qorvo QSPICE wins the 2023 Elektra Design Tool and Development Software Product of the Year Award.2023
November 9, 2023
WEAA Product of the Year Award
Qorvo Battery Management products win the 2023 World Electronics Achievement Award.2023
September 19, 2023
Industry’s Smallest Low Voltage RFFE Module
Qorvo announces the industry’s smallest low voltage transmit module for cellular IoT.2023
September 12, 2023
World's Highest Power Ku-Band Satcom Amplifier
Qorvo introduces the world’s highest power Ku-Band satellite communications amplifier.2023
July 25, 2023
QSPICE™ Circuit Simulation Goes Live
Qorvo QSPICE™ revolutionizes circuit simulation for power and analog designers.2023
July 19, 2023
Qorvo at White House Cybersecurity Event
Qorvo participates in White House IoT security program launch.2023
June 8, 2023
New Modules for 5G mMIMO
Qorvo announces next generation PA modules for 5G mMIMO wireless Systems.2023
May 17, 2023
DOCSIS 4.0 Solution Launch
Qorvo delivers superior performance for 1.8 GHz DOCSIS 4.0 cable applications.2023
April 6, 2023
First SHIP RF Prototype
Qorvo delivers on U.S. government project to create advanced, state-of-the-art, RF semiconductor packaging center.2023
March 28, 2023
RF Fusion22™ Wins GTI Award
Qorvo RF Fusion22™ wins prestigious 2023 GTI award.2023
March 20, 2023
Qorvo SiC FETs Come in Small Packages
Company delivers first 750V Qorvo SiC FETs in TOLL package for high power.2023
March 7, 2023
First Single-Chip Battery Management Solution for 20s
Qorvo unveils industry’s first single-chip intelligent battery management solutions for 20-cell systems.2023
February 2, 2023
First Power Solution for RF GaN
Company introduces advanced power solution for phased array systems.2022
December 12, 2022
GSA's Most Respected Public Company
Qorvo wins 2022 Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Award from the GSA.2022
August 4, 2022
FDA Approves Qorvo Omnia™ Test in POC Settings
Qorvo Biotechnologies receives emergency use authorization for rapid COVID-19 antigen testing.2022
July 20, 2022
Qorvo UWB Solutions Certified for Apple U1 Interoperability
MFi certification announced for supported iPhone and Apple Watch models.2022
June 15, 2022
Qorvo Wins STARRY Nite GaN Program
Qorvo awarded advanced RF Gallium Nitride program from the U.S. DoD.2021
November 3, 2021
Acquisition of UnitedSiC
Qorvo acquires United Silicon Carbide (UnitedSiC), an innovator in silicon carbide power devices and a pioneer in silicon carbide JFETs.2021
May 5, 2021
Acquisition of NextInput
Qorvo acquires NextInput, a pioneer in the emerging field of force-sensing for human-machine interface (HMI) solutions utilizing Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) sensors.2020
November 19, 2020
Qorvo CEO Elected Chair of Semiconductor Industry Association
Qorvo CEO Bob Bruggeworth is elected Chair of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) for 2021, which represents U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design and research.
2020
November 5, 2020
Acquisition of Sevenhugs
Qorvo acquires Sevenhugs, a leading software provider for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications.
2020
October 8, 2020
Qorvo Founding Member of OpenRF
Qorvo joins other leading wireless chipset providers and RF front-end vendors as a founding member of the OpenRF Association, driving interoperability across the 5G ecosystem and accelerating the delivery of next-gen devices.
2020
February 24, 2020
Acquisition of Decawave
Qorvo acquires Decawave, a pioneer in ultra-wideband (UWB) technology and provider of UWB solutions for mobile, automotive and IoT applications.
2020
February 19, 2020
Acquisition of Custom MMIC
Qorvo acquires Custom MMIC, a leading supplier of high-performance GaAs and GaN monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) and millimeter wave (mmWave) products for defense, aerospace and commercial applications.
2019
October 7, 2019
Acquisition of Cavendish Kinetics
Qorvo announces the acquisition of Cavendish Kinetics, Inc., the world's leading provider of high-performance RF Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology for antenna tuning applications.
2019
April 10, 2019
Acquisition of Active-Semi
Qorvo announces the acquisition of Active-Semi, a supplier of programmable analog power solutions. Qorvo’s programmable mixed signal power solutions provide customers with compelling simplicity, efficiency and design flexibility – resulting in smaller footprints, lower bill of material costs and reduced time to market.
2018
August 30, 2018
First Offering for Smart Home Lighting
We partnered with LEEDARSON to launch a family of smart home lighting solutions that support multiple standards for the IoT.
2018
February 25, 2018
Qorvo Wins Prestigious GTI Award for 5G RF Front End
Qorvo’s QM19000, the world’s first 5G RF front end, was named “Innovative Breakthrough in Mobile Technology” by the Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI). QM19000 supports 5G testing and enables early 5G deployments.
2018
5G Trial at 2018 Winter Olympics
Qorvo’s 28 GHz products supported the Samsung 5G MIMO demo at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
2017
February 27, 2017
Industry's First 5G RF Front End
Qorvo announces a breakthrough 5G RFFE, QM19000, developed in close collaboration with a global chipset provider.
2017
Qorvo CEO Joins SIA Board
Qorvo CEO Bob Bruggeworth is elected to the board of directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), which represents U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design and research.
2016
November 11, 2016
New Qorvo.com Released
Qorvo launches its integrated website, providing a unified product catalog and an expanded Design Hub.
2016
April 18, 2016
Qorvo Acquires IoT Solution Provider GreenPeak Technologies
Adds ultra-low power, short range wireless offerings for the connected home and Internet of Things to our expanding RF portfolio.
2016
February 22, 2016
Qorvo Joins 3GPP
Helps develop key aspects of 5G wireless communications standards.
2015
August 25, 2015
GaN on SIC on 6-Inch Wafers
Qorvo scales the manufacturing of GaN on silicon carbide (GaN on SiC) MMICs from 4-inch to 6-inch wafers, poising the company to double GaN manufacturing capacity
2015
July 14, 2015
New Horizons Sends Pictures from Pluto
The Qorvo-enabled New Horizons spacecraft makes its closest approach to Pluto, sending the world’s first photographs from three billion miles away.
2015
March 2, 2015
RF Flex™ Introduced
Qorvo unveils RF Flex™, integrated front-end solutions to improve the performance and simplify the design of 4G LTE smartphones.
2015
January 2, 2015
First Day of Qorvo
Qorvo, Inc.’s doors open, bringing together all the critical RF building blocks needed to simplify design, reduce size and conserve power for mobile, infrastructure and aerospace/defense applications.
2014
Agreement to Merge Under Name Qorvo®
TriQuint and RFMD announce an agreement to merge and operate under a new name as Qorvo with a goal to deliver the core RF technologies and innovation that enable customers to accelerate their next-generation designs.
2014
February 24, 2014
RF Fusion™ Introduced
RFMD introduces RF Fusion™ — a complete RF front-end solution for global 4G world phones and tablets that integrates all major transmit and receive RF functionality from the transceiver to the antenna.
2014
July 29, 2014
First and Only Manufacturer to Achieve MRL 9 for GaN
TriQuint is the first and only gallium nitride (GaN) RF chip manufacturer to achieve the U.S. Department of Defense’s Manufacturing Readiness Level 9.
2013
October 8, 2013
First Envelope Tracking Power Amplifiers for Mobile Devices
RFMD is the first to market the envelope tracker + multi-mode multi-band PA (MMPA) system solution.
2013
August 7, 2013
Expanded Network Infrastructure and Defense Opportunities
TriQuint acquires CAP Wireless and its Spatium® technology, which replaces traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs). As a result, network infrastructure and defense market opportunities expand.
2013
April 30, 2013
First GaN-on-Diamond Wafers Used
TriQuint produces the first GaN transistors using GaN-on-diamond wafers, which substantially reduce semiconductor temperatures while maintaining high RF performance.
2012
November 5, 2012
CMOS PAs Added to Portfolio
RFMD acquires Amalfi Semiconductor to add CMOS PAs to its RF front-end offerings.
2012
Mission to Mars: Curiosity
The TriQuint-enabled Mars Curiosity rover lands safely on Mars, marking the beginning of NASA’s most ambitious Mars mission.
2012
GaN Research Contract Awarded
TriQuint awarded nearly $20 million in defense contracts to further research in GaN and other high-performance technologies.
2010
MMPAs Enter the Market
RFMD commercializes programmable multi-mode, multi-band power amplifiers.
2009
September 3, 2009
TriAccess Technologies Acquired
TriQuint acquires TriAccess Technologies, which expands its cable product line and Fiber to the Home products.
2009
A GaN Industry First for CATV
RFMD implements gallium nitride (GaN) in cable TV infrastructure products.
2008
"Trusted Source" Accreditation Received
TriQuint receives the U.S. Department of Defense accredited Category 1A "Microelectronics Trusted Source." This is the Department’s highest designation, which certifies that TriQuint’s products, processes and procedures meet stringent control and secure handling standards.
2008
May 23, 2008
Expansion into Base Stations
TriQuint acquires industry pioneer WJ Communications, which strengthens its networks product line in base stations.
2008
Filtronic Acquisition
RFMD acquires Filtronic Compound Semiconductors to add GaAs pHEMT technology.
2008
More Wireless and Infrastructure Products Added
RFMD adds voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) for wireless and infrastructure applications through its acquisition of Universal Microwave Corporation.
2007
GreenPeak Technologies Forms
IoT solution provider GreenPeak Technologies forms through the merger of Xanadu Wireless and Ubiwave, creating a leader in battery-free communication technology for wireless sense and control applications. Qorvo acquires GreenPeak in 2016.
2007
Sirenza Microdevices Addition Expands Infrastructure
RFMD strengthens its infrastructure offering through acquisition of Sirenza Microdevices.
2006
First with Integrated RF Shielding
RFMD ships components with integrated RF shielding, which can eliminate the need for bulky and costly external shields.
2005
Communication Received From Huygens Probe on Saturn’s Moon, Titan
TriQuint enabled communication included data and a photo of Titan's surface.
2004
Record Set with PAs Shipped
RFMD becomes the first company to ship 1 billion power amplifiers.
2004
BAW Expansion
TriQuint acquires TFR Technologies in Bend, Oregon, to expand its bulk acoustic wave (BAW) expertise.
2001
SAW Capabilities Added
TriQuint merges with Sawtek in Orlando, Florida, adding surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter capabilities.
2001
Expansion into GaN
RFMD acquires RF Nitro Communications, to expand into gallium nitride (GaN) technologies.
2001
Design Center for Wireless
TriQuint opens its Munich, Germany design center through acquisition of Infineon’s GaAs business.
2000
Texas Manufacturing Acquisition
TriQuint acquires a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Richardson, Texas.
1998
Texas Instruments and Raytheon Acquisitions
TriQuint acquires Texas Instruments’ GaAs Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) business and Raytheon Defense Systems and Electronics Group.
1997
October 15, 1997
Cassini-Huygens Launches
The Cassini–Huygens spacecraft, equipped with TriQuint’s RF devices, launches its mission to Saturn.
1997
June 3, 1997
RFMD Goes Public
RFMD becomes a public company through a successful initial public offering (IPO).
1996
First BAW Products Shipped
TFR Technologies, which later becomes TriQuint’s manufacturing and design center in Bend, Oregon, ships its first BAW products and emerges as the world's sole supplier for defense and test instrument customers.
1993
GaAs HBT Introduced for Cellular
RFMD designs the first HBT-based power amplifier for cellular phones.
1991
RFMD Is Formed
Visionaries in high-performance radio frequency (RF) founded RFMD to design and manufacture solutions for mobility, connectivity and enhanced functionality for mobile devices.
1991
Merger of GaAs Leaders
GaAs pioneers Gazelle Microcircuits, Gigabit Logic and TriQuint merge under the TriQuint Semiconductor name.
1989
Satellite Products Ship
TriQuint ships the first space-qualified products for commercial communications satellite applications.
1985
TriQuint Forms as Tektronix Spinoff
A group of talented engineers founds TriQuint as a spinoff of Tektronix to research and develop the use of GaAs for high-performance wireless applications.
1985
The Name Game
TriQuint name is conceived after an engineer wins a $50 contest for using the periodic table to name the 3-5 company.
1973
Father of the Cell Phone
Motorola's Martin Cooper, pioneer and visionary in the wireless communications industry, places the world's first mobile phone call.
1957
Mark of Our Beginning
Dean A. Watkins and H. Richard Johnson form Watkins-Johnson Company (WJ,) a leader in semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and electronic products for the wireless-telecommunications and defense industries. TriQuint acquires WJ in 2008.