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3 Qorvo 2022 RF and Power Technologies Help Build Connected, Energy-Efficient Automobiles The connected car is here, and it is powered by a diverse array of wireless communications technologies that must coexist effectively to ensure the safety and reliability of our mobile world. And it is not just higher levels of connectivity automotive consumers are after. As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution continues to gain momentum, demand for increased energy efficiency continues to rise. As a global leader in radio frequency (RF), power, and related technologies, Qorvo is helping customers solve their most difficult automotive design challenges. Our RF technology supports seamless operation across multiple communications standards, while our SiC (silicon carbide) technology delivers the perfect blend of power-related benefits for today's connected EVs. Qorvo's products are used in the design of automotive antennas, car chargers/power adapters, infotainment, light electric vehicles, electric vehicles, and telematics that connect the car to the cloud. Our solutions include connectivity products for 802.11p, automotive Wi-Fi, Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS), GPS and Long Term Evolution (LTE), plus DC/DC converters and modular power management integrated circuits (ICs). In addition, for light electric vehicles, where efficient power use is critical, we offer intelligent motor controllers. Our power management solutions help to solve the challenge of having an increasing number of devices in every vehicle. With multiple device options and the promise of higher efficiency and faster switching speeds, our Gen 4 Silicon Carbide Field Effect Transistor (SiC FET) devices enable design flexibility, yielding potential savings in cost, size, and energy, while maintaining generous design margins and circuit robustness. In addition, their ability to be safely driven with standard Si Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), Si FET, and SiC FET drive voltages reduces design complexity for easy implementation. Qorvo also offers a full suite of products that enable a reliable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) link in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) and antenna. This product suite provides V2X communications, allowing a car to communicate with the world around it. Information from sensors and other sources travels via low-latency, high- reliability links, paving the way to fully autonomous driving. Qorvo's Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology is designed to enhance advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) sensor suites, potentially saving lives by helping to avoid Rodney Hsing Sr. Director of Global Distribution, Qorvo Foreword collisions. In 2021, we introduced the first integrated broadband antenna routing switch that enables Emergency Calling (eCall) for automobiles. The switch allows a primary cellular link to be switched to other antennas within the car to ensure reliable connectivity with life-saving services during an accident. Qorvo's innovation in automotive products is delivering safety, reliability, efficiency, and user enjoyment. We perform AEC-Q100 and AEC-Q200 testing to ensure our products meet the challenging requirements of the automotive environment, enabling automobile manufacturers to rapidly bring new solutions to market. We offer next-generation solutions that Connect, Protect and Power people, places, and things—faster and further with greater reliability. Qorvo is all around you – making a better, more connected world possible.