TriQuint Semiconductor
TriQuint Semiconductor was a Hillsboro, Oregon-based RF semiconductor company founded in 1985 that merged with RF Micro Devices in 2015 to form Qorvo, serving mobile, network infrastructure, defense, aerospace, IoT and automotive markets with compound-semiconductor components.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersHillsboro, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TriQuint Semiconductor does
TriQuint Semiconductor, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, built radio frequency (RF) solutions for mobile phones, 3G/4G base stations, CATV networks, defense, and aerospace applications. The company specialized in compound semiconductor devices — GaAs and GaN transistors, BAW filters, and integrated RF front-end modules — and was historically listed on NASDAQ under the symbol TQNT with between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
In 2015, TriQuint merged with RF Micro Devices (RFMD) to form Qorvo, Inc., a unified RF and power semiconductor platform. Through the merger and prior bolt-ons (Cap Wireless Inc. in 2013, TriAccess Technologies in 2009, TFR Technologies in 2004), the combined franchise now spans more than 2,000 catalog products across Amplifiers, Filters & Duplexers, Switches, Frequency Converters, Discrete Transistors, Active Antenna Systems, Power Solutions, Passives, Integrated Products, and Wireless Connectivity — including flagship platforms such as Spatium SSPA, RF Fusion, RF Flex, LowDrift/NoDrift BAW filters, coexBoost, and bandBoost.
Qorvo monetizes primarily through hardware sales of RF components and power management ICs to mobile device manufacturers, network infrastructure OEMs, defense and aerospace primes, and increasingly to IoT, automotive, and industrial customers. Revenue is also generated through foundry services using GaAs, GaN and other compound semiconductor processes, and is supported by a multi-channel go-to-market — direct enterprise field sales, authorized channel partners, an e-commerce storefront at store.qorvo.com, and a request-for-quote/sample funnel — backed by a substantial technical content and design-tools engine (Design Hub, QSPICE simulation tool, webinars, e-books, trade-show presence). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; Qorvo is investor-relations listed, confirming its status as a publicly traded operating company headquartered in the United States.
TriQuint Semiconductor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TriQuint Semiconductor
- Legal name
- Qorvo, Inc.
- Website
- https://triquint.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- TriQuint Semiconductor was a Hillsboro, Oregon-based RF semiconductor company founded in 1985 that merged with RF Micro Devices in 2015 to form Qorvo, serving mobile, network infrastructure, defense, aerospace, IoT and automotive markets with compound-semiconductor components.
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TriQuint Semiconductor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- RF Semiconductor Components
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)
- SIC
- Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA), Amplifiers & Comparators (HDAHAIAC)
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Where TriQuint Semiconductor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hillsboro
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
TriQuint Semiconductor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- RF Component Sales: Sale of RF semiconductor components including amplifiers, switches, filters, frequency converters, and integrated modules to mobile device manufacturers, network infrastructure companies, defense contractors, and industrial customers. Revenue is generated through direct sales, channel partners, and online store transactions.
- Power Solutions: Sale of power management ICs, DC/DC converters, battery management devices, motor control solutions, and power management components for consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and computing applications.
- Foundry Services: Qorvo offers foundry technologies and manufacturing services for customers requiring custom RF component fabrication using GaAs, GaN, and other compound semiconductor processes.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
TriQuint Semiconductor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TriQuint Semiconductor (now operating as Qorvo following the 2015 merger with RF Micro Devices) designs and manufactures radio frequency (RF) and power semiconductor components, including amplifiers, filters, duplexers, switches, discrete transistors (GaAs pHEMTs and GaN HEMTs), integrated RF front-end modules, frequency converters, passives, and power management ICs. These components are sold to mobile device makers, network infrastructure OEMs, defense and aerospace contractors, automotive electronics manufacturers, IoT device makers, and industrial customers, with complementary design tools and compound-semiconductor foundry services.
Product overview
Qorvo (formerly TriQuint Semiconductor through acquisition) offers a comprehensive portfolio of RF and power solutions as a unified platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product lines include Active Antenna Systems, Amplifiers (including the proprietary Spatium SSPA technology), Control Products, Discrete Transistors, Filters & Duplexers, Frequency Converters & Sources, Integrated Products, Passives, Power Solutions, Switches, and Wireless Connectivity. These products serve diverse markets including mobile devices, network infrastructure, automotive, defense and aerospace, Internet of Things, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. Qorvo provides complementary design tools (QSPICE), foundry services, and technical resources through its Design Hub platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- RF Flex: RF Flex is a mobile RF solution platform.
- RF Fusion
- Spatium
- QSPICE
- coexBoost
- bandBoost
Products and services
- Active Antenna Systems Active antenna system solutions including beamformers, front-end modules, and IF transceivers for advanced beamforming applications in radar and communications systems.
- Amplifiers Comprehensive RF amplifier portfolio including CATV amplifiers, distributed amplifiers, driver amplifiers, gain block amplifiers, high-frequency amplifiers (>6 GHz), low noise amplifiers (NF <3 dB), low phase noise amplifiers, mobile amplifiers, power amplifiers (>3 W), Spatium SSPAs, variable gain amplifiers, and Wi-Fi network equipment amplifiers for mobile, infrastructure, and defense applications.
- Control Products RF control components including attenuators, limiters, and phase shifters for signal control and management in RF systems.
- Discrete Transistors Discrete transistor products including GaAs pHEMTs and GaN HEMTs for RF amplification and switching applications.
- Filters & Duplexers RF filtering solutions including antennaplexers, diplexers, duplexers, LowDrift and NoDrift filters, multiplexers, and RF filters for frequency selection and signal purity.
- Frequency Converters & Sources Frequency conversion and generation products including integrated synthesizers with mixers, mixers, modulators, multipliers, and upconverters/downconverters.
- Integrated Products Integrated RF solutions for automotive, CATV hybrid amplifiers, defense and aerospace, Internet of Things, mobile, Wi-Fi, and wireless infrastructure applications.
- Passives Passive RF components including ESD protection circuits, fixed attenuators, limiters, and transformers.
- Power Solutions Power management and conversion solutions including battery management devices, DC/DC converters, motor control and drive solutions, power loss protection devices, power management for RF, and power management ICs (PMICs).
- Switches RF switching solutions including antenna switch modules, discrete switches, and diversity switches for signal routing and selection.
- Wireless Connectivity Wireless connectivity solutions including low power IoT, ultra-wideband (UWB), and Wi-Fi products.
- Foundry Services Foundry technologies and services including GaAs, GaN, and other compound semiconductor processes for external customers requiring custom RF component fabrication.
Quantifiable outcome
- Spatium® SSPAs reduce system size, weight, and total cost of ownership compared to TWTAs
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use TriQuint Semiconductor
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
TriQuint Semiconductor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
TriQuint Semiconductor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TriQuint Semiconductor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Analog Devices: Analog Devices is a broad incumbent in mixed-signal and RF components with overlapping products in amplifiers, switches, and integrated RF for industrial, automotive, and communications end markets served by Qorvo.
- Renesas Electronics: Renesas competes in RF amplifiers, wireless connectivity, and power management ICs for mobile, IoT, and industrial customers, overlapping with Qorvo's wireless connectivity and power solutions portfolios.
- Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments is a broad incumbent in analog and mixed-signal components including RF amplifiers and power management ICs that overlap with Qorvo's power solutions and amplifier lines for industrial and consumer markets.
- NXP Semiconductors: NXP is a broad incumbent supplying RF power, connectivity, and automotive-grade components that overlap with Qorvo's automotive, IoT, and industrial power management offerings.
Direct peers
- Qualcomm: Qualcomm is a direct peer through its modem-to-antenna RF front-end business (formerly RF360) and its integrated modem-RF solutions for mobile, putting Qorvo in competition both as a supplier and against vertically integrated customer designs.
- MACOM Technology Solutions: MACOM is a direct peer in GaN-on-SiC and GaAs RF power products for defense, aerospace, and communications infrastructure, overlapping with Qorvo's GaN HEMT and Spatium SSPA offerings.
- Murata Manufacturing: Murata is a major supplier of RF filters, modules, and front-end components into the same smartphone and IoT OEMs that Qorvo serves, making it one of the most direct competitors in the RF component and module market.
- Skyworks Solutions: Skyworks is the closest direct competitor to Qorvo in RF front-end modules, power amplifiers, filters, and switches for smartphones and IoT, with overlapping customer base among major mobile OEMs and similar exposure to 5G/Wi-Fi content growth.
- Broadcom: Broadcom's wireless semiconductor division (including the former Avago RF assets) competes directly with Qorvo in FBAR filters, front-end modules, and connectivity SoCs for smartphones, set-top boxes, and network infrastructure.
Emerging players
- Wolfspeed: Wolfspeed competes in GaN-on-SiC RF power devices and is a growing rival for defense and telecom customers that Qorvo addresses with its GaN portfolio, particularly for high-power amplifier applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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TriQuint Semiconductor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
TriQuint Semiconductor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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TriQuint Semiconductor M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments3 records
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Frequently asked questions about TriQuint Semiconductor
What does TriQuint Semiconductor do?
TriQuint Semiconductor (now operating as Qorvo following the 2015 merger with RF Micro Devices) designs and manufactures radio frequency (RF) and power semiconductor components, including amplifiers, filters, duplexers, switches, discrete transistors (GaAs pHEMTs and GaN HEMTs), integrated RF front-end modules, frequency converters, passives, and power management ICs. These components are sold to mobile device makers, network infrastructure OEMs, defense and aerospace contractors, automotive electronics manufacturers, IoT device makers, and industrial customers, with complementary design tools and compound-semiconductor foundry services.
Is TriQuint Semiconductor a public or private company?
TriQuint Semiconductor is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was TriQuint Semiconductor founded?
TriQuint Semiconductor was founded in 2015. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is TriQuint Semiconductor based?
TriQuint Semiconductor is headquartered in Hillsboro, United States, in the North America region.
How does TriQuint Semiconductor make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. RF Component Sales are the primary driver. The others are power Solutions and foundry Services.
Who are TriQuint Semiconductor's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Analog Devices, Renesas Electronics, Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors. Direct peers are Qualcomm, MACOM Technology Solutions, Murata Manufacturing, Skyworks Solutions and Broadcom. Wolfspeed is listed as an emerging player.
Does TriQuint Semiconductor have an API?
No public API is recorded for TriQuint Semiconductor.
What industry is TriQuint Semiconductor in?
TriQuint Semiconductor's product category is RF Semiconductor Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAMAA, RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules, with a secondary code of HDAHABAA, Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS). Its NAICS code is 33441 and its SIC code is 3674.