UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

December 16, 2008

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-22660	95-3654013
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2300 N.E. Brookwood Parkway

Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(503) 615-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On December 16, 2008, TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. issued a press release announcing updated guidance for the three months ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. dated December 16, 2008

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

TRIQUINT SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
By:	/s/ Steve Buhaly
	Steve Buhaly
	Chief Financial Officer

Date: December 16, 2008

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. dated December 16, 2008