Qorvo
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Semiconductor |
| Predecessor | TriQuint Semiconductor, RF Micro Devices |
| Founded | January 1, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Greensboro , United States |
Area served | Global |
| Products | Electronic amplifiers, power management integrated circuits, transistors, RF chips, front-end modules, silicon carbide power semiconductors, low-power wireless components |
Number of employees | 8000+ (2016) |
| Website | www |
Qorvo, Inc. is a global American enterprise that designs and manufactures products serving wireless, wired, and power sectors. The company emerged from the 2014 announcement and subsequent completion on January 1, 2015, of a merger between TriQuint Semiconductor and RF Micro Devices. It is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the symbol QRVO. Originally, Qorvo operated dual corporate headquarters located in Hillsboro, Oregon—the former base of TriQuint—and Greensboro, North Carolina, where RFMD was headquartered. However, by mid-2016, the organization consolidated its main headquarters exclusively in North Carolina.
History
The inception of Qorvo occurred on January 1, 2015, following the union of TriQuint Semiconductor and RF Micro Devices (RFMD). By June 2015, the company had secured a position on the S&P 500 index with a market valuation around $12 billion. As of mid-2016, Qorvo employed more than 8,000 individuals globally, including close to 1,000 personnel at its facility in Oregon.
In 2016, Qorvo expanded its capabilities by acquiring GreenPeak Technologies, which enhanced its portfolio in ultra-low power and short-range wireless technologies aimed at connected home and IoT applications. GreenPeak, headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, was recognized for its Zigbee chip offerings and had sold approximately 100 million units in 2015.
Furthering its strategic growth, Qorvo purchased Active-Semi International in 2019. This fabless semiconductor firm specialized in power management and efficiency solutions essential for advancing 5G and IoT device performance.
In 2020, the company strengthened its position in location-tracking technology through the acquisition of Irish fabless semiconductor company Decawave for an estimated $400 million.
Qorvo's expansion continued in 2021 with the acquisitions of NextInput, a leader in force-sensing human-machine interface (HMI) technologies, and United Silicon Carbide (UnitedSiC), a prominent manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices such as SiC FETs and diodes.
In 2023, Qorvo initiated limited beta testing for QSPICE, a circuit simulation software developed by Mike Engelhardt—creator of LTspice—with plans to launch an open beta version in July.
The company further augmented its RFIC design expertise by acquiring Anokiwave in 2024.
Looking forward to October 2025, Qorvo and Skyworks revealed intentions to merge into a $22 billion radio-frequency semiconductor leader focused on mobile phone and consumer electronics markets, subject to regulatory clearance.
Products
Qorvo’s range of offerings encompasses electronic amplifiers utilized in radar systems, power management integrated circuits (PMICs) designed for automotive charging solutions, and various transistors deployed within IFF and avionics equipment. The firm also provides RF chips alongside front-end modules tailored for smartphone applications, leveraging opportunities arising from the expanding 5G ecosystem. Additionally, Qorvo delivers silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors and low-power wireless components that serve applications spanning automotive, defense, and consumer electronics industries.