U.S. Department of Defense Expands Qorvo Microelectronics Trusted Source Status
Category 1A Accreditation Extended to 2018 with design services added
GREENSBORO, NC – January 17, 2017 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, has earned continued Trusted Source Category 1A accreditation through 2018 from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The company is one of only five accredited suppliers for both gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs).
The accreditation reflects the confidence of the DoD Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) and the National Security Agency's Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO) that Qorvo will continue to deliver Category 1A trusted foundry microelectronic goods and services that meet mission-critical needs today and in the future.
Roger Hall, general manager of Qorvo's High Performance Solutions business, said, "This accreditation milestone signifies that the DoD and DMEA office trust Qorvo with national security technology. It also affirms to our commercial customers and partners that we will maintain the security of their intellectual property."
Qorvo has led the industry as a trusted supplier and continues to add value with each renewal of the accreditation, as seen in the table below:
| 2008 | Qorvo receives original Trusted Source Category 1A accreditation |
| 2012 Renewal | Post-processing, packaging/assembly and RF test services added |
| 2016 Renewal | Accreditation expands to include design services |
View the Certifications:
DMEA Accreditation of Trust Certificate and Scope
Additional information about Qorvo's solutions for mission-critical applications can be found here: www.qorvo.com/defense.
About Qorvo
Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO) makes a better world possible by providing innovative RF solutions at the center of connectivity. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications. We also leverage our unique competitive strengths to advance 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications that expand the global framework interconnecting people, places and things. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how Qorvo connects the world.
Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.
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