QORVO SIGN IN HOW TO BUY INVESTORS SUPPORT ALL AROUND YOU MENU Entire Site Products by Part # Products by Description Documents About Us OUR HISTORY Deep Roots in Core Technologies For more than 30 years, Qorvo has been all around you. We've been innovating, researching, developing and acquiring cutting-edge technologies that shape the world as you 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 rockets to Mars, connected you with your family and friends through cell phones, and brought satellite radio to your car. Here are a few of the milestones that got us where we are today, and where Qorvo will help take you tomorrow. Uniting as Qorvo: Celebrating our potential. Watch Our Video ABOUT US MENU EXPLORE OUR HISTORY FILTER BY YEAR All Years 2015 - Present 2010 - 2014 2000 - 2009 1950 - 1999 FILTER BY COMPANY All Companies Qorvo RFMD TriQuint FILTER BY TYPE All Event Types Company Industry Technology 60 Found 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 2020 NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Acquisition of Sevenhugs Qorvo acquires Sevenhugs, a leading software provider for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Read the Press Release View Product Details 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 2016 NOVEMBER 11, 2016 New Qorvo.com Released Qorvo launches its integrated website, providing a unified product catalog and an expanded Design Hub. Learn More 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. Learn More 2016 FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Qorvo Joins 3GPP Helps develop key aspects of 5G wireless communications standards. Learn More 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 Learn More 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. Read the Press Release View Our Customer Story 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Read Press Release #1 Read Press Release #2 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 2012 NOVEMBER 5, 2012 CMOS PAs Added to Portfolio RFMD acquires Amalfi Semiconductor to add CMOS PAs to its RF front-end offerings. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 2008 MAY 23, 2008 Expansion into Base Stations TriQuint acquires industry pioneer WJ Communications, which strengthens its networks product line in base stations. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. 1992 First Smartphone IBM introduces Simon, the world’s first smartphone. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More LEARN MORE Innovation From the core technologies we design to the exciting ways our customers use our products, Qorvo enables a world of innovation. News Read the latest news and information from Qorvo. Applications Qorvo products power a wide variety of applications across mobile, infrastructure, connectivity, defense/aerospace and more. 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