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9 | things faster, further apart, and more reliably. Qorvo is all around you— making a better, more connected world possible. Qorvo is making 5G deployment a reality and is supporting the growth of mobile data with a broad range of RF connectivity solutions. Its robust RF portfolio for both wireless infrastructure and mobile devices include power amplifiers (PAs), phase shifters, switches, integrated modules, and other high-performance RF solutions. New 5G related releases include the Qorvo QPC1000 29–31GHz Phase Shifter with Integrated SPDT Switch, the Qorvo QPF4001 GaN MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) Front End Module, and a multifunctional device module targeted for 28GHz phased-array 5G base stations and terminals. Skyworks Solutions (Skyworks) is empowering the wireless networking revolution. As a premier provider of wireless front-end solutions, Skyworks is an expert in connectivity. They are enabling the 5G evolution by advancing their technology leadership and extending their product reach to power some of the world›s most exciting communication platforms. Skyworks is a member of and key contributor to the industry›s most influential standards organizations, including the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and 3GPP, where they participate in the development of specifications critical for emerging 5G applications. Skyworks is focused on cellular 5G handsets and the requisite 5G infrastructure. An example of one of their 5G related products is the family of Skyworks Solutions PIN Diode Limiters, developed for use as passive-receiver protectors in wireless or other RF systems. Silicon Labs (SiLabs) is a leading provider of silicon, software, and solutions for a smarter, more connected world. For 5G, SiLabs is focusing their efforts on MCUs, wireless, sensors, timing, and isolation products and solutions. STMicroelectronics (ST) offers power management solutions; a large range of microcontrollers, sensors, and connectivity and security solutions; as well as interfaces and transceivers, protection devices, RF front-ends, and analog components. With a strong foundation in silicon carbide (SiC), ST is also moving forward with RF GaN-on-Silicon, enabling future high-performance 5G networks. TE Connectivity provides connectivity and sensor solutions that are essential in today's increasingly connected world. TE Connectivity believes every connection counts. To support 5G efforts, TE Connectivity is focused on the necessary connectors, relays, passives, sensors, terminals and splices, as well as wires and cabling. Texas Instruments (TI) is a leader in semiconductor solutions for analog and digital embedded applications and processing. Texas Instruments supports 5G efforts with amplifier, clock and timing, data converter, interface, isolation, MCU, power management, RF, sensor, and wireless connectivity products. Some current products that support 5G efforts include the Texas Instruments LMG3410R070 600V 70mΩ GaN Power Stage, and for power management, the LM5045 and LM5036 switching controllers. Conclusion The future is certain to be more connected than the past. 5G wireless technology will ensure that mobile networks of our future will connect us all together. Superfast communications are the transformational leap that innovative 5G technology is enabling, and it›s being brought to realization by electronic component manufacturers dedicated to developing the advanced technologies and products for our future. As their teams of engineers look back at previous technology limitations, I trust them to connect these dots so we will never need to look back again. Get ready as we move forward into the future of hyper-connectivity.