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In an increasingly connected world, the demand for robust and reliable wireless communication has grown exponentially. Wi-Fi Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) access points play a crucial role in maintaining seamless connectivity across various devices. However, the dense occupancy of the Wi-Fi Tri-band RF spectrum and the inherent challenges in multi-band operations necessitate the use of specialized filters in CPE access points (APs). These filters ensure that Wi-Fi signals remain strong and stable, even in the presence of potential sources of interference. This article explores the critical need for filters in CPE APs, delving into the challenges posed by the RF spectrum, self-generated interference, and the technical requirements of these filters.

 

 

 

Figure 1: The many devices inside a home that can cause Wi-Fi AP congestion and interference challenges.
 

As shown in Figure 2, tri-band Wi-Fi 6 and 7 offer increased bandwidth, relieving congestion and enhancing performance, along with offering greater capacity to provide consumers with a larger data pipeline. However, this also creates more opportunities for interference, which can degrade performance across various applications.

 

 

 

Figure 2: Tri-band AP Wi-Fi spectrum.
 

Using RF filters in these more advanced tri-band AP applications not only mitigates signal interference but also plays a vital role in extending coverage, enhancing frequency performance, and increasing network capacity. They also address key design challenges faced by engineers developing Wi-Fi routers for congested RF environments.

 

Self-Generated Interference in Multi-Band Routers

While this tri-band capability (i.e., 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6) enhances network flexibility and performance, it also introduces a significant challenge: self-generated interference. This self-generated interference arises whenever a multi-band AP transmits. Since the multi-band transmitters are located in the same product as the receivers in the AP, mitigation of cross-band interference must be a major design consideration.

 

 

 

Figure 3: Access point showing many areas where self-generated inference can occur.
 

For example, as shown in above Figure 3, when an AP transmits signals across multiple bands simultaneously, strong RF signals from one band can interfere with others. This is especially problematic because Wi-Fi receivers are highly sensitive to detecting weak signals, making them more susceptible to interference from both external sources and other bands within the AP. This phenomenon can cause receiver desensitization.

 

RF Receiver Desensitization: A Critical Concern

Intra-device coexistence issues arise when multiple radios in a system interfere with each other.  This interference, combined with external AP transmit signals, increases the noise power at the affected receiver, degrading the signal-to-noise ratio and leading to reduced receiver sensitivity, or “desensitization.” This results in dropped or interrupted wireless connections.

While desensitization has long been an issue, it’s especially problematic today for devices like smartphones, Wi-Fi APs, IoT and Bluetooth systems. There are two effective ways to prevent this: providing sufficient isolation between transmit and receive signals and using RF filters. While coexistence filters to reduce desense are common in smartphones and client devices, their use in Wi-Fi APs is becoming increasingly important.

Most RF chain antenna designs provide 20-30 dB of isolation between interfering and intended signals to mitigate desense. However, to maintain good throughput, interfering signals should not exceed -70 to -90 dBc, meaning designers need an additional 40-60 dB of isolation in the Wi-Fi front end. Filters play a critical role in achieving this.

 

Technical Requirements for RF Filters

To ensure that a Wi-Fi AP operates efficiently and reliably, it must be equipped with filters that meet specific technical criteria. An adequate filter for a CPE AP should possess the following characteristics:

  • Low Insertion Loss: Insertion loss refers to the reduction in signal strength as it passes through the filter. A low insertion loss is crucial for both the transmit and receive paths. On the transmit side, minimizing insertion loss reduces heat generation and power consumption, which are critical for maintaining the AP’s efficiency. On the receiving side, low insertion loss is essential for preserving receiver sensitivity, which directly impacts the router’s coverage area and performance.
  • Steep Filter Skirts: The filter skirts define how rapidly the filter’s response transitions from low insertion loss to high rejection in the frequency domain. Steeper filter skirts are desirable because they allow for better coexistence with neighboring frequency bands, both within the Wi-Fi spectrum and with external bands. This characteristic is particularly important in densely populated RF environments, where precise filtering is necessary to prevent interference.
  • High Rejection Levels: Rejection refers to the filter’s ability to attenuate unwanted signals and prevent them from interfering with the desired signal. Adequate rejection is necessary to minimize receiver desensitization, especially in the presence of out-of-band interference. A filter with high rejection levels ensures that the Wi-Fi receiver remains sensitive and reliable, even in challenging RF environments.
  • Small Size: In addition to their technical performance, filters used in CPE APs must be small and cost-effective. As APs become more compact and manufacturers strive to reduce costs, finding filters that meet these criteria while still delivering high performance is a significant challenge.

 

 

 

 

Figure 4: Typical RF filter response.
 

 

Qorvo’s Best-in-Class Filters

Qorvo, a leading provider of RF solutions, has developed filters that excel in meeting the demanding requirements of modern CPE APs. One of the key factors contributing to the superior performance of Qorvo’s filters is their use of Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) technology. BAW filters are known for their high-quality factor (Q), which is a measure of the filter’s efficiency in terms of insertion loss and the steepness of its skirts.

 

 

 

Figure 5: RF filter Q factor resonator response.
 

Qorvo creates compact, cost-effective filter designs that fit all Wi-Fi applications. Figure 6 shows the placement of two such filters. Qorvo’s BAW filters have the highest Q in the industry, allowing them to achieve low insertion losses, steep filter skirts, and high rejection levels. These characteristics make them ideal for use in CPE APs, where the need for precise filtering is paramount to ensure reliable and high-performance Wi-Fi connectivity.

 

 

 

Figure 6: RF Filtering used in a typical Wi-Fi frequency AP plan.
 

Qorvo’s filters are designed to address the increasingly stringent requirements for coexistence between different Wi-Fi bands, sub-bands, and external systems like cellular networks. In support of this coexistence and compliance with out-of-band restricted emissions regulations, Qorvo’s filters ensure that Wi-Fi APs operate efficiently without compromising the performance of neighboring bands.

This is particularly critical when transmitting over wider Wi-Fi channels, such as a 320 MHz channel in the UNII-5 band, commonly used in the 6 GHz spectrum. In this scenario, an AP broadcasts the lowest channel, channel 31, which spans from 5945 MHz to 6265 MHz, as shown in Figure 7 below. Without a filter, as seen in the light blue trace of the graph, significant spectral regrowth occurs both above and below the 320 MHz waveform. This regrowth represents noise that spills into adjacent frequency bands, such as UNII-2c and UNII-3 in the 5 GHz band. Such noise would desensitize the 5 GHz receivers, rendering them ineffective.

 

 

 

Figure 7: Wi-Fi channel 31 response using analyzer showing with filter and without filter.
 

Introducing a bandpass filter, shown in Figure 7, results in a much cleaner signal with significant noise reduction in the 5 GHz bands. The filter’s high rejection characteristics, particularly in the lower frequencies of the 320 MHz waveform, allow the AP to maintain signal clarity and minimize interference with the adjacent Wi-Fi bands. A similar situation can be demonstrated with a 5 GHz Bandpass Filter with a Ch 155 transmission, as shown in below Figure 8. The ensuing noise level is much lower when a filter is present, ensuring stronger signal integrity.

 

 

 

Figure 8: Wi-Fi channel 155 response using analyzer showing with filter and without filter.
 

However, not all filters are suitable for this type of application. A filter with a very high Q-factor is necessary to achieve minimal insertion loss while ensuring steep skirts, meaning the transition from low insertion loss to high rejection happens within a narrow frequency range. This steep rejection is essential not only for preventing interference with other Wi-Fi bands but also for adhering to regulatory standards, such as the out-of-band restricted emissions imposed by the FCC in the United States.

 

RF Filters – A Critical Component in Future CPE Applications

As the RF spectrum becomes increasingly crowded and the demand for high-performance Wi-Fi continues to rise, the need for effective filters in CPE routers has never been more critical. These filters play a vital role in mitigating both external and self-generated interference, ensuring that Wi-Fi signals remain strong, stable, and reliable. By incorporating high-quality filters, such as those offered by Qorvo, CPE access points can achieve optimal performance, providing users with seamless and uninterrupted connectivity in even the most challenging RF environments.

For more on this topic and solutions, we encourage you to view these collateral pieces – Wi-Fi 7 & Matter Ratification: What You Need to Know, 4 Ways to Address the Most Common RF Filtering Challenges for Modern Applications, Exploring Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) in the Wi-Fi 6 GHz Realm, or read our RF Filter Technology For Dummies book. Additionally, you can find more interesting collateral on this subject by visiting our Qorvo Design Hub for a rich assortment of videos, technical articles, white papers, tools and more.

For more information on this and other Qorvo 5G and 6G base station design solutions, please visit Qorvo.com or reach out to Technical Support.

GREENSBORO, NC – October 31, 2024 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced that MediaTek has selected Qorvo as a key supplier for the inaugural wave of Wi-Fi 7 front-end modules (FEMs) on the MediaTek MT6653 Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth® combo chip. Qorvo’s Wi-Fi 7 FEMs and the MediaTek MT6653 used in the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 platform are optimized to deliver a best-in-class end-user experience that help enable enhanced Wi-Fi 7 performance, power efficiency and technical features in mobile devices.

Eric Creviston, president of Qorvo’s Connectivity and Sensors Group, said, “We’re pleased MediaTek has selected Qorvo to be a key supplier of Wi-Fi 7 FEMs for their next-generation mobile Wi-Fi platform. This achievement underscores our commitment to working closely with MediaTek and our joint customers to advance state-of-the-art mobile connectivity.”

Qorvo offers the broadest and most advanced portfolio of Wi-Fi 7 FEMs for mobile applications, enabling customers to select the optimal solution for their specific products and market segments. Qorvo’s Wi-Fi 7 FEMs for mobile applications offer unmatched flexibility in power management and efficiency, which is critical to meeting the performance demands of 5G smartphones. The solutions feature additional transmit modes for enhanced efficiency and throughput across the entire operating power range. Qorvo FEMs support both linear and non-linear architectures, as well as low- to high-power offerings. They span the entire Wi-Fi 7 spectrum to address a broad range of applications including smartphones, consumer premises equipment (CPE), enterprise and industrial computing.

Qorvo also offers Wi-Fi iFEMs that integrate BAW filtering to ensure optimal performance and reduce board space requirements while increasing efficiency and throughput.

Qorvo’s Wi-Fi 7 FEMs supporting the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 platform will be shipping in volume during the fourth quarter of 2024. More information about Qorvo’s Wi-Fi innovations can be found at www.qorvo.com/innovation/wi-fi.

About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq:QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. 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 automotive, consumer, defense & aerospace, industrial & enterprise, infrastructure and mobile. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

COLLABORATIVE DESIGNS SUPPORT 5G, WI-FI 6, WI-FI 6E AND WI-FI 7

GREENSBORO, NC – November 28, 2022 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, announced today that it has secured multiple design wins in collaboration with MediaTek that extend Qorvo’s leadership in 5G smartphones and include mobile Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi routers, and 5G/Wi-Fi automotive platforms.

Dave Fullwood, Qorvo senior vice president of Sales and Marketing, said, “Qorvo is pleased to expand our collaboration with MediaTek to enable the power of connectivity in a new generation of 5G smartphones, Wi-Fi equipment and cars. Qorvo works closely with MediaTek to accelerate innovation and deliver cutting-edge performance to leading customers in mobile, networking, automotive and other markets.”

The automotive design wins are with tier 1 suppliers and will enable 5G connectivity in 2023 automotive platforms. Qorvo’s 5G automotive solutions are optimized with MediaTek to support enhanced safety and entertainment features including telematics, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, emergency calling (eCall) and in-vehicle connectivity and entertainment services. Qorvo’s automotive connectivity portfolio enables complete AECQ-qualified connectivity solutions – from onboard telematics to the shark fin antenna.

Qorvo has also secured Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 design wins in a range of devices including service provider gateways and smartphones. Qorvo mates its advanced filters and Wi-Fi integrated front end modules (iFEMs) with MediaTek Wi-Fi systems-on-chip (SoCs) to deliver end-to-end Wi-Fi solutions that increase throughput, reduce latency and enhance the quality of client connections.

In smartphones, Qorvo has secured multiple design wins with leading OEMs that span Qorvo’s broad portfolio of highly integrated advanced cellular solutions. The global smartphone market is supported by multiyear content and integration trends, with outsized opportunities among MediaTek customers as Android OEMs migrate their portfolios to higher performing 5G devices.

Qorvo is a trusted supplier with Approved Vendor List (AVL) accreditation on multiple MediaTek cellular and Wi-Fi reference designs. The reference designs combine MediaTek chipsets and SoCs with Qorvo’s extensive portfolio of RF front end solutions to deliver superior throughput, latency, power efficiency and range. Qorvo’s advanced cellular and connectivity solutions support all major wireless protocols, including Matter®, Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Thread, UWB, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, CAT-M, NB-IoT and 5G.

About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. 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 consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions, and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management’s current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under U.S. federal securities laws. Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those relating to fluctuations in our operating results; our substantial dependence on developing new products and achieving design wins; our dependence on several large customers for a substantial portion of our revenue; continued volatility and uncertainty in customer demand, worldwide economies and financial markets resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict in Ukraine or other macroeconomic factors; a loss of revenue if defense and aerospace contracts are canceled or delayed; our dependence on third parties; risks related to sales through distributors; risks associated with the operation of our manufacturing facilities; business disruptions; poor manufacturing yields; increased inventory risks and costs, including under long-term supply agreements, due to timing of customers’ forecasts; our inability to effectively manage or maintain evolving relationships with chipset suppliers; our ability to continue to innovate in a very competitive industry; underutilization of manufacturing facilities; unfavorable changes in interest rates, pricing of certain precious metals, utility rates and foreign currency exchange rates; our acquisitions and other strategic investments failing to achieve financial or strategic objectives; our ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees; warranty claims, product recalls and product liability; changes in our effective tax rate; changes in the favorable tax status of certain of our subsidiaries; enactment of international or domestic tax legislation, or changes in regulatory guidance; risks associated with environmental, health and safety regulations, and climate change; risks from international sales and operations; economic regulation in China; changes in government trade policies, including imposition of tariffs and export restrictions; we may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our debt; restrictions imposed by the agreements governing our debt; our reliance on our intellectual property portfolio; claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights; security breaches and other similar disruptions compromising our information; theft, loss or misuse of personal data by or about our employees, customers or third parties; provisions in our governing documents and Delaware law may discourage takeovers and business combinations that our stockholders might consider to be in their best interests; and volatility in the price of our common stock. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 2, 2022 and Qorvo’s subsequent reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements.

GREENSBORO, NC – September 13, 2022 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today unveiled a compact integrated front-end module (iFEM) that provides power-efficient and reliable whole-home coverage for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and eventually Wi-Fi 7 systems. The QPF7250 iFEM extends Wi-Fi range by 30% over competing devices while increasing capacity to support more access points for smart homes and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The Qorvo’s QPF7250 integrates a 2.4 GHz power amplifier (PA) with DC and RF power detectors, an FCC edgeBoost™ Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) filter, a transmit-receive switch (SP2T) and a bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA) into a single device. Qorvo edgeBoost filtering technology provides unique capability to maximize capacity and range by eliminating the need to reduce output power on any Wi-Fi channels to meet regulatory requirements. Its power amplifier has been optimized for efficiency resulting in 0.35 Watt lower power dissipation over previous generations.

Tony Testa, Qorvo director of Wireless Connectivity Product Marketing, said, “Qorvo’s newest iFEM provides superior power efficiency – up to 1.4 Watt savings in a 4-stream router – better than any other integrated FEM. The very compact QPF7250 makes possible smaller, less intrusive access points and wireless routers. This device is the latest in a growing Qorvo family of highly integrated products that will address operational and architectural flexibility for Wi-Fi 6 and 7 systems, and includes solutions for home gateways, routers and enterprise deployments.”

The QPF7250 iFEM uses 15% less power and generates less heat while increasing range by approximately 10% through higher regulatory-compliant power and leading throughput across Wi-Fi channels 1 through 11. It provides improved range, capacity and coexistence across all available channels, significantly increasing the quality of service. Qorvo iFEMs reduce time to market by resolving integration challenges within the module and delivering assured RF-tested performance. The reduced part count also lowers the bill of materials cost and overall cost of ownership.

QPF7250 samples and production devices are available from Qorvo and authorized distributors.

Qorvo’s Wireless Connectivity (WCON) business is a leading developer of wireless semiconductor system solutions for connected devices that support Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread and Bluetooth® Low Energy. WCON offers integrated Wi-Fi front ends and an extensive portfolio of advanced RF chips and software for the Internet of Things. More information about the company’s Wi-Fi innovation can be found at https://www.qorvo.com/innovation/wi-fi.

About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. 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 consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions, and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management’s current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under U.S. federal securities laws. Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those relating to fluctuations in our operating results; our substantial dependence on developing new products and achieving design wins; our dependence on several large customers for a substantial portion of our revenue; the COVID-19 pandemic materially and adversely affecting our financial condition and results of operations; a loss of revenue if defense and aerospace contracts are canceled or delayed; our dependence on third parties; risks related to sales through distributors; risks associated with the operation of our manufacturing facilities; business disruptions; poor manufacturing yields; increased inventory risks and costs due to timing of customer forecasts; our inability to effectively manage or maintain evolving relationships with platform providers; our ability to continue to innovate in a very competitive industry; underutilization of manufacturing facilities as a result of industry overcapacity; unfavorable changes in interest rates, pricing of certain precious metals, utility rates and foreign currency exchange rates; our acquisitions and other strategic investments failing to achieve financial or strategic objectives; our ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees; warranty claims, product recalls and product liability; changes in our effective tax rate; changes in the favorable tax status of certain of our subsidiaries; enactment of international or domestic tax legislation, or changes in regulatory guidance; risks associated with environmental, health and safety regulations and climate change; risks from international sales and operations; economic regulation in China; changes in government trade policies, including imposition of tariffs and export restrictions; we may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our debt; restrictions imposed by the agreements governing our debt; our reliance on our intellectual property portfolio; claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights; security breaches and other similar disruptions compromising our information; theft, loss or misuse of personal data by or about our employees, customers or third parties; provisions in our governing documents and Delaware law may discourage takeovers and business combinations that our stockholders might consider to be in their best interests; and volatility in the price of our common stock. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in Qorvo’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements.

NEW FEMS SUPPORT WI-FI 6E’S EXPANDED CAPACITY TO DELIVER MULTI-GIGABIT SPEEDS FOR CONSUMER AND ENTERPRISE DEVICES

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GREENSBORO, NC – January 12, 2021 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative solutions that connect and power the world, today introduced two Wi-Fi 6E front end modules (FEMs) designed to maximize throughput and range in high-bandwidth applications such as 8K video streaming, online gaming and virtual reality.

Wi-Fi 6E is an extension of Wi-Fi 6 that operates in the recently opened 6 GHz frequency band, in addition to the traditional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Wi-Fi 6E triples Wi-Fi capacity with contiguous spectrum to accommodate 7 additional 160 MHz-wide channels or 14 additional 80 MHz channels. Qorvo’s Wi-Fi 6E FEMs unleash the full potential of this new spectrum, delivering leading linearity performance and maximizing throughput and capacity at peak permissible indoor power levels.

The Qorvo QPF4656 and QPF4632 deliver robust and rugged performance with world-class energy efficiency, and the highest speed and throughput at the maximum power levels supported by Wi-Fi 6E’s extended bandwidth. The QPF4656 is designed for consumer Wi-Fi 6E routers and gateways. The QPF4632 is designed for enterprise power-over-ethernet (POE) Wi-Fi 6E products and applications.

The Qorvo Wi-Fi 6E FEMs deliver up to 25% more power efficiency than current solutions in compact packaging, enabling cost, size and thermal performance advantages in consumer and enterprise wireless networking solutions.

Cees Links, general manager of Qorvo’s Wireless Connectivity business, said, “Qorvo’s new Wi-Fi 6E FEMs deliver on the Wi-Fi 6E promise to enable high-bandwidth applications with faster data speeds and lower latency—and in smaller, more rugged form factors. Consumers and businesses will see significant improvements in home entertainment, gaming and social experiences.”

The QPF4656 and QPF4632 FEMs are sampling now.

Connect with us virtually during the all-digital CES® (#CES2021), January 11-14. For more information about Qorvo’s solutions, announcements and meeting inquiries, visit our Qorvo CES 2021 landing page.

Qorvo’s Wi-Fi portfolio serves a broad range of products from flagship smartphones and tablets, to consumer and enterprise gateway and smart home applications. Qorvo’s Wi-Fi 6 solutions enable significantly faster wireless upload and download speeds, increased capacity and improved power efficiency.

About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) makes a better world possible by providing innovative Radio Frequency (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 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.comto learn how Qorvo connects the world.

Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions, and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management’s current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under U.S. federal securities laws. Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those relating to fluctuations in our operating results; our substantial dependence on developing new products and achieving design wins; our dependence on a few large customers for a substantial portion of our revenue; a loss of revenue if contracts with the United States government or defense and aerospace contractors are canceled or delayed or if defense spending is reduced; the COVID-19 pandemic, which has and will likely continue to negatively impact the global economy and disrupt normal business activities, and which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations; our dependence on third parties; risks related to sales through distributors; risks associated with the operation of our manufacturing facilities; business disruptions; poor manufacturing yields; increased inventory risks and costs due to timing of customer forecasts; our inability to effectively manage or maintain evolving relationships with platform providers; risks from international sales and operations; economic regulation in China; changes in government trade policies, including imposition of tariffs and export restrictions; our ability to implement innovative technologies; underutilization of manufacturing facilities as a result of industry overcapacity; we may not be able to borrow funds under our credit facility or secure future financing; we may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our debt; restrictions imposed by the agreements governing our debt; volatility in the price of our common stock; damage to our reputation or brand; fluctuations in the amount and frequency of our stock repurchases; our recent and future acquisitions and other strategic investments could fail to achieve financial or strategic objectives; our ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees; our reliance on our intellectual property portfolio; claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights; security breaches and other similar disruptions compromising our information; theft, loss or misuse of personal data by or about our employees, customers or third parties; warranty claims, product recalls and product liability; and risks associated with environmental, health and safety regulations and climate change. Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, and will continue to be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and any worsening of the global business and economic environment as a result. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in Qorvo’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements.