Qorvo® Automotive-Qualified UWB SoC Drives Innovation with Configurable Software

GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo^® (NASDAQ:QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced that its QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) is automotive-qualified and sampling with key customers. This breakthrough SoC addresses automotive industry demands for highly accurate, reliable UWB technology in applications such as secure keyless entry and Digital Key, as well as UWB radar applications like child presence detection and motion sensing.

Qorvo's newest UWB SoC delivers advanced UWB functionality and configurable software that enables automotive designers to tailor unique features that enhance performance and differentiate customer end applications. The QPF5100Q, leveraging over 10 years of Qorvo's UWB innovation, is designed to meet strict automotive standards.

Eric Creviston, president of Qorvo's Connectivity and Sensors Group, said, "By offering configurable software, we empower our customers to innovate and compete more effectively, addressing critical needs in the automotive market and the next generation of UWB applications. Our commitment to support customer innovation in automotive technology is at the heart of this new SoC."

Currently undergoing Design Verification Testing (DVT) with leading automotive manufacturers, the QPF5100Q is set to enter production later this year. This innovative SoC reflects Qorvo's commitment to delivering cutting-edge automotive UWB solutions, offering low-power operation and high integration to help customers "future-proof" their designs. Built on a robust product roadmap, Qorvo's automotive UWB solutions feature scalable system architectures and ongoing advancements, ensuring adaptability to evolving industry standards and emerging applications.

Qorvo will showcase its UWB technology at CES 2025 (#CES2025), January 7-10, 2025, Venetian Expo booth 52908. More information about Qorvo's innovative technologies and links to schedule meetings and interviews at the show can be found on Qorvo's CES 2025 landing page.

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.

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