RF front-end component maker and foundry services provider TriQuint Semiconductor Inc of Hillsboro, OR, USA recently opened its newest design center in Seoul, South Korea, strategically situated close to key customers (including some of the world's leading smartphone makers).
"Our engineers are based there to provide direct support for product development and field applications, an important advantage in the hyper-competitive, fast-paced wireless communications market," says Thomas Meier, VP of Mobile Devices Engineering. "Having our engineers nearby - in the same time zone, speaking the same language - will facilitate our collaboration on technology innovation and future product designs," he adds.
"As one of the top technology capitals in the world, Seoul is a great place to recruit and develop a strong talent base of engineers with RF and systems expertise," states Younkyu Chung, director of the TriQuint Korea Design Center. The new design center is located in the Bundang Business District, not far from Incheon International Airport. The facility is also located close to one of the firm's high-volume sub-contract assembly houses and other suppliers.
