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Qorvo Teams with MediaTek to Expand Design Wins in Smartphones, Routers and Automotive Platforms

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Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) has secured multiple design wins with MediaTek, enhancing its leadership in 5G smartphones and mobile Wi-Fi technologies.

The collaborations include design integrations for Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 in devices like smartphones and routers, alongside automotive solutions that enable 5G connectivity in upcoming vehicles. These innovations aim to improve safety and entertainment features in cars and enhance mobile connectivity performance.

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  • Secured design wins with MediaTek for 5G smartphones and Wi-Fi products.
  • Collaboration with MediaTek enhances connectivity in automotive platforms for 2023.
  • Design wins span across multiple device categories, ensuring a diversified portfolio.
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Collaborative designs support 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7

GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.


Media Contact:
Brent Dietz
Qorvo Director of Corporate Communications
brent.dietz@qorvo.com
W + 1 336-678-7935

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FAQ

What design wins did Qorvo secure with MediaTek?

Qorvo secured design wins in 5G smartphones, Wi-Fi routers, and automotive platforms.

How does Qorvo's collaboration with MediaTek impact automotive technology?

The collaboration enables enhanced 5G connectivity for automotive platforms, improving safety and entertainment features.

What technologies are supported by Qorvo's new designs?

Qorvo's designs support 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 technologies.

What is the significance of Qorvo's design wins for smartphones?

These design wins position Qorvo favorably in the market as Android OEMs transition to higher performing 5G devices.

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