Qorvo
Qorvo is a U.S.-headquartered RF and power semiconductor company serving mobile OEMs (Apple, Samsung, HONOR), defense contractors, and the U.S. DoD with proprietary GaN, GaAs, BAW, and SOI components. It operates owned fabs in NC, OR, and TX and is pending acquisition by Skyworks Solutions in a $22B deal.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersGreensboro, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Qorvo does
Qorvo, Inc. is a U.S.-headquartered (Greensboro, North Carolina) publicly traded RF and power semiconductor company that designs and manufactures high-performance analog and mixed-signal components for mobile devices, network infrastructure, defense and aerospace, automotive, and IoT markets. Its core technology portfolio spans Gallium Nitride on Silicon Carbide (GaN-on-SiC), Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) filters, silicon-on-insulator (SOI) processes, and proprietary power management architectures, producing RF front-end modules, beamformer ICs, solid-state power amplifiers (Spatium SSPAs), PMICs, and battery management ICs. The company holds DoD Category 1A Trusted Source accreditation and MRL 10 GaN manufacturing certification, making it a designated supplier for U.S. defense microelectronics, with over 250,000 space-qualified components launched across 30+ years of defense heritage.
Qorvo operates its own fabrication facilities in North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas aligned with CHIPS Act incentives, supplemented by the Advanced Microwave Module Assembly (AMMA) packaging facility serving defense customers. Revenue is generated through a sales-led model combining direct enterprise engagement (Apple, Samsung, HONOR, defense prime contractors, U.S. DoD) with a global network of authorized channel distributors and an online storefront. Pricing is quote-driven and negotiated rather than list-based, reflecting the custom design-in nature of RF content. Key product pillars include Mobile Products (5G RF front-end modules, BAW filters for Wi-Fi coexistence), Infrastructure and Defense (Spatium SSPAs, X-band AESA radar front-ends, SATCOM beamformers), and Connectivity & Power Solutions (PMICs, BMS, motor control SoCs, UWB).
The company is currently in transition: announced in October 2025 to be acquired by Skyworks Solutions in an approximately $22 billion cash-and-stock deal pending FTC review and expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, with projected $500M+ annual cost synergies. Pre-merger, Qorvo has divested its Silicon Carbide JFET business to onsemi ($115M, November 2024) and its Greensboro fabrication facility to Lumentum Holdings (March 2026) to refocus on core RF and GaN technologies. Apple represents approximately 53% of total revenue, and defense and aerospace contribute roughly 40%, yielding Critical customer concentration offset by multi-program defense lifecycle revenue.
Qorvo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Qorvo
- Legal name
- Qorvo, Inc.
- Website
- https://qorvo.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Qorvo is a U.S.-headquartered RF and power semiconductor company serving mobile OEMs (Apple, Samsung, HONOR), defense contractors, and the U.S. DoD with proprietary GaN, GaAs, BAW, and SOI components. It operates owned fabs in NC, OR, and TX and is pending acquisition by Skyworks Solutions in a $22B deal.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Qorvo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- RF Semiconductors
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)
- SIC
- Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)
- akta.pro primary industry
- RF, Microwave & Wireless ICs (HDAHAAAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA), Power Amplifiers (PAs) & Envelope Tracking ICs (HDAHAMAB), Wide-Bandgap Power Devices (SiC/GaN Discretes) (HDAHAHAG), Microwave & RF Signal Chain ICs (Mixers/Detectors/Attenuators) (HDAHAMAL)
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Where Qorvo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Greensboro
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Qorvo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations
Revenue model
- Semiconductor Hardware Product Sales: Qorvo generates revenue primarily through the sale of RF semiconductor components and power management ICs. Products include amplifiers, filters, switches, front-end modules, beamformer ICs, and power management solutions sold to mobile device manufacturers, infrastructure equipment makers, and defense contractors. The company operates fabrication facilities and uses third-party contract manufacturers.
- Advanced Microwave Module Assembly (AMMA): Qorvo offers strategic customers additional services including integrated assembly, test and packaging in secure DoD-accredited facilities, providing die-level packaging and custom integrated assembly services for mission-critical defense applications.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Qorvo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Qorvo designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance radio frequency (RF) and power semiconductor solutions for mobile, infrastructure, defense, and IoT applications. Its products include RF front-end modules, power amplifiers, BAW filters, beamformer ICs, switches, solid-state power amplifiers (Spatium SSPAs), power management ICs, and battery management systems built on proprietary GaN, GaAs, BAW, and SOI technologies. The company operates its own fabrication facilities in NC, OR, and TX and serves customers including Apple, Samsung, HONOR, the U.S. Department of Defense, and major defense contractors.
Product overview
Qorvo is a semiconductor company offering innovative RF and power solutions through a diversified portfolio of products. The company operates across three key revenue pillars: Mobile Products (smartphone RF front-end modules, 5G solutions, BAW filters), Infrastructure and Defense (SATCOM solutions, X-band radar, GaN amplifiers, electronic warfare systems), and Connectivity and Power Solutions (Wi-Fi FEMs, UWB, DOCSIS 4.0, PMICs, BMS, motor control). Key product families include: ACT88760 and ACT88911 PMICs for AI processors and computer vision; Spatium SSPAs replacing TWTAs in defense; GaN-on-SiC technology for 5G and radar; BAW filters for Wi-Fi coexistence; SATCOM beamformer ICs and power amplifiers for LEO satellites; and PAC2xxxx battery management systems for outdoor power equipment. The company also offers manufacturing services through its AMMA facility, serving as a DoD-accredited Trusted Source supplier.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Spatium®: Solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) technology providing reliable, efficient alternative to traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) with SWaP-C advantages
- AMMA
- BAW
- GaN
- ActiveCiPS
- PAC
- CiPS
- coexBoost
- bandBoost
- BAWplexer
- LowDrift
- NoDrift
- RF Fusion
- RF Flex
Products and services
- ACT88760 PMIC Highly integrated Power Management IC with 7 high-efficiency buck converters, 6 LDOs, and 10 configurable GPIOs in a 3.85x3.85mm WLCSP package. Features I2C programmability and multi-rail configurations for solid-state drives, FPGAs, computer vision, and AI processors.
- ACT88911 PMIC 19-rail Power Management IC integrating 5 buck converters, 2 buck-boost converters, 2 boost regulators, and 10 LDOs/load switches in a 3.76x4.16mm WLCSP package. Designed for computer vision, AI/AR/VR, FPGA and portable audio/video applications.
- PAC2xxxx Battery Management System ICs Family of battery management ICs with cell balancing, precise voltage/current measurements via 16-bit ADC, integrated protection circuits, and MOSFET drivers. Designed for outdoor power equipment and lithium-based battery packs.
- Spatium Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) Patented RF power combining technology providing a reliable, efficient alternative to traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) for defense communications, radar systems, electronic warfare, and test/measurement. Delivers higher efficiency, reliability, and bandwidth with SWaP-C advantages.
- SATCOM Solutions (Beamformer ICs and RF components) Complete RF solutions for satellite communications including Ku/Ka-band beamformer ICs (AWMF series), power amplifiers, LNAs, and flat panel array components for LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite terminals and space applications.
- Wi-Fi Front-End Modules (FEMs)
- Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Solutions UWB technology and products for precise location tracking, secure access control, and radar applications. Includes development kits and solutions for IoT and smart home applications, aligned with the Connectivity Standards Alliance Aliro 1.0 standard.
- DOCSIS 4.0 Broadband Solutions Cable broadband solutions including power doublers, hybrid amplifiers, equalizers, and upstream amplifiers for DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 infrastructure supporting multi-gigabit speeds and cable modem/home gateway applications.
- X-Band Radar Front-End Solutions Integrated radar solutions for defense applications including beamformer ICs, RF front-end modules, GaN power amplifiers, and compact front-end modules for AESA radar systems with 24 dB coherent gain and 2.5 dB noise figure.
- 5G RF Front-End Solutions End-to-end 5G RF solutions including filters, amplifiers, switches, and integrated front-end modules for smartphones and wireless infrastructure base stations.
- AMMA (Advanced Microwave Module Assembly) Services Integrated assembly, test, and packaging services at a secure DoD-accredited facility. Offers single and multi-chip assembly, die-on-tab processing, and trusted supply for DoD microelectronics.
- SOI RF Switches and Digital Step Attenuators Silicon-on-insulator RF switches and digital step attenuators with TTL-compatible control for defense, aerospace and infrastructure applications. Delivers fast-switching speeds, high isolation (65+ dB), and high linearity.
- Motor Control & Drive SoCs BLDC motor controller and driver SoCs with integrated MCU, gate drivers, and power management for industrial, mobility and power tools applications.
- Wideband RF Switch Family (QPC6144, QPC6122, QPC6188) Wideband RF switches covering 50 MHz to 10 GHz for 5G infrastructure, industrial, drone, and test applications with greater than 65 dB isolation in single devices, eliminating need for cascaded switch architectures.
- Matter-Enabled IoT Solutions IoT solutions supporting the Matter standard for smart home interoperability, enabling seamless connectivity across different smart home ecosystems and devices.
- GaN RF Transistors and CATV Equalizers (QPD1035, QPD1035L, QPA0022, QPC7339) 40W GaN on SiC RF transistors, broadband driver amplifiers, and DOCSIS upstream equalizers for defense radar, communications, and CATV broadband infrastructure.
- QPQ4701 Wi-Fi BAWplexer 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi / LTE-5G BAWplexer for access points, wireless routers, residential gateways, CPE, and IoT applications. Enables coexistence filtering with LTE/5G and Bluetooth in a compact 2.2x2mm laminate package.
- QPC7331 Variable Cable Slope Equalizer 5 MHz to 834 MHz Variable Cable Slope Equalizer for CATV amplifier and transmission systems, supporting DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 upstream amplifier applications with 75 ohm impedance and 5V single supply voltage.
- QPC4510 K-Band Upconverter K-Band upconverter for VSAT, point-to-point radio, and test equipment. Operates at 17.7-26.5 GHz RF and DC-4 GHz IF with 13 dB conversion gain in a 5x5 mm QFN package.
- QPL1841 CATV Amplifier 5-850 MHz CATV amplifier for DOCSIS 4.0 amplifiers, nodes, cable modem, and home gateways. Provides 12 dB gain, 2.5 dB noise figure in a 3x3 mm QFN package.
- ACE Electronically Steered Antenna Fully integrated Ku/Ka-band electronically steered antenna system embedded into aircraft surfaces for multi-orbit connectivity. Developed with NexSat Space Systems for commercial, defense, and aerospace platforms.
Quantifiable outcome
- 24 dB total receive coherent gain and 2.5 dB noise figure achieved in X-band AESA radar systems
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Qorvo
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Qorvo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Qorvo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- Lumentum HoldingscoreLumentum acquired Qorvo's Greensboro, North Carolina semiconductor fabrication plant (240,000 sq ft) to manufacture indium phosphide-based optical devices for AI data centers. Production expected to ramp by mid-2028. NVIDIA is a confirmed customer of the acquired facility.
- NexSat Space SystemsminorCollaboration to develop ACE (Airborne Connected Electronically steered antenna), a fully integrated Ku/Ka-band electronically steered antenna for aircraft connectivity. The system provides multi-orbit connectivity suitable for commercial, defense, and aerospace platforms.
- Skyworks SolutionsflagshipPending merger agreement where Skyworks Solutions will acquire Qorvo for approximately $22 billion in a cash-and-stock deal ($32.50 cash plus 0.960 Skyworks shares per Qorvo share). The merger is expected to close in late 2026/early 2027 pending regulatory approvals. Skyworks has received 89-93% tender of Qorvo's senior notes as of June 2026. Expected annual cost synergies of at least $500 million.
- OnsemicoreOnsemi acquired Qorvo's Silicon Carbide (SiC) JFET business, including United Silicon Carbide Inc., for $115 million to expand its SiC portfolio for industrial, automotive, and data center applications. This represents a strategic divestiture allowing Qorvo to focus on core RF and GaN technologies.
- Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd.corePartnership to transfer Qorvo's assembly and testing operations to Luxshare, a Chinese advanced contract manufacturer, to boost operational efficiency and reduce capital requirements.
- U.S. Department of Defense (DMEA)flagshipQorvo maintains Category 1A 'Trusted Source' accreditation from the DoD Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) and NSA Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO) for GaAs, GaN, and BAW technologies. This accreditation enables Qorvo to serve as a trusted foundry and supplier for defense microelectronics and intelligence community applications.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Qorvo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Skyworks Solutions: Direct RF front-end module competitor and pending acquirer of Qorvo in a $7.7B merger. Skyworks competes directly in smartphone RF FEMs, Wi-Fi front-ends, and BAW filters, serving Apple, Samsung, and other major OEMs with overlapping product portfolios. The merger creates the largest pure-play RF semiconductor company globally.
- MACOM Technology Solutions: Direct competitor in GaN-on-SiC power amplifiers, RF switches, and beamformer ICs for defense radar, electronic warfare, and SATCOM applications. MACOM's product portfolio overlaps with Qorvo's Spatium SSPA, X-band AESA radar components, and Ku/Ka-band SATCOM beamformer offerings in the same defense and aerospace customer base.
- Wolfspeed: GaN-on-SiC and silicon carbide RF power semiconductor specialist competing directly with Qorvo's GaN technology for 5G base stations, defense radar, and satellite communications. Wolfspeed's RF power devices serve overlapping customers in telecom infrastructure and defense electronics with comparable GaN-on-SiC process technology.
Broad incumbents
- Broadcom: Dominant incumbent in RF components for Apple iPhones (including FBAR filters) and broader semiconductor portfolio. Broadcom's AVGO division competes directly with Qorvo in RF front-end modules and filter technologies while also serving data center, networking, and broadband markets at much larger scale.
- Qualcomm: Major RF front-end and modem competitor with Qualcomm's RFFE (RF Front-End) business directly competing with Qorvo in mobile devices. Qualcomm's vertically integrated modem-to-antenna solution is a strategic alternative for smartphone OEMs evaluating Qorvo's discrete RF approach, and the company also competes in Wi-Fi and IoT connectivity.
- Analog Devices: Broad-line analog and mixed-signal semiconductor leader with significant defense, industrial, and RF product overlap. Analog Devices' RF/microwave portfolio competes with Qorvo in defense electronics, signal chain components, and high-performance amplifiers for aerospace and test/measurement applications.
- Texas Instruments: Dominant analog and embedded semiconductor company with broader product scope including power management ICs that overlap with Qorvo's ACT88760 and ACT88911 PMICs. TI serves similar industrial, automotive, and consumer customers but operates at much larger scale and does not specialize in RF front-end modules.
- NXP Semiconductors: Automotive and industrial semiconductor leader with RF power products (including GaN offerings) that compete with Qorvo in automotive telematics, infotainment, and V2X connectivity. NXP's automotive-grade qualifications (AEC-Q100) overlap with Qorvo's automotive filter business targeting similar OEM customers.
- Renesas Electronics: Japanese semiconductor incumbent with growing analog and connectivity product portfolio. Renesas competes with Qorvo in automotive RF, IoT connectivity, and power management through its Dialog Semiconductor acquisition, with overlap in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB product categories targeting similar embedded applications.
Emerging players
- ON Semiconductor (onsemi): Power semiconductor competitor that acquired Qorvo's SiC JFET business (United Silicon Carbide) for $115M in November 2024. Onsemi competes with Qorvo in SiC power devices for automotive, industrial, and data center applications, and now has overlap with Qorvo's historical product portfolio through the divestiture.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Qorvo social profiles
Digital presenceQorvo compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Qorvo financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Qorvo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
Qorvo subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Qorvo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Qorvo M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A10 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Qorvo
What does Qorvo do?
Qorvo designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance radio frequency (RF) and power semiconductor solutions for mobile, infrastructure, defense, and IoT applications. Its products include RF front-end modules, power amplifiers, BAW filters, beamformer ICs, switches, solid-state power amplifiers (Spatium SSPAs), power management ICs, and battery management systems built on proprietary GaN, GaAs, BAW, and SOI technologies. The company operates its own fabrication facilities in NC, OR, and TX and serves customers including Apple, Samsung, HONOR, the U.S. Department of Defense, and major defense contractors.
Is Qorvo a public or private company?
Qorvo is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Qorvo founded?
Qorvo was founded in 2015. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Qorvo based?
Qorvo is headquartered in Greensboro, United States, in the North America region.
How does Qorvo make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Semiconductor Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are advanced Microwave Module Assembly (AMMA).
Who are Qorvo's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Skyworks Solutions, MACOM Technology Solutions and Wolfspeed. Broad incumbents are Broadcom, Qualcomm, Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors and Renesas Electronics. ON Semiconductor (onsemi) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Qorvo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Qorvo.
What industry is Qorvo in?
Qorvo's product category is RF Semiconductors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAAAF, RF, Microwave & Wireless ICs, with a secondary code of HDAHAMAA, RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules. Its NAICS code is 3344 and its SIC code is 3674.