Qualcomm: Difference between revisions

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Qualcomm Incorporated is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, that creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA, and WCDMA mobile communications standards.

History[edit]

Qualcomm was founded in 1985 by Irwin M. Jacobs and Andrew Viterbi, along with six other co-founders. The company initially focused on satellite communications and digital wireless telecommunications.

Products and Services[edit]

Qualcomm is known for its Snapdragon system on a chip (SoC) products, which are used in smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The company also develops 5G technology and provides semiconductor solutions for automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), and networking applications.

Technology and Innovation[edit]

Qualcomm has been a leader in the development of wireless technology, including the transition from 3G to 4G and now 5G. The company invests heavily in research and development to advance mobile communications and semiconductor technology.

Legal and Regulatory Issues[edit]

Qualcomm has been involved in several high-profile legal disputes over its patent licensing practices. The company has faced antitrust investigations and lawsuits in various countries, including the United States, China, and the European Union.

Corporate Social Responsibility[edit]

Qualcomm is committed to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. The company focuses on environmental sustainability, education, and community engagement.

External Links[edit]

Official website

Qualcomm gallery[edit]

Qualcomm Logo
Qualcomm Headquarters La Jolla

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-{{Infobox company
-| name = Qualcomm Incorporated
-| logo = Qualcomm logo.svg
-| type = Public
-| traded_as = [[NASDAQ-100|NASDAQ: QCOM]]
-| industry = [[Semiconductor]]
-| founded = 1985
-| founders = [[Irwin M. Jacobs]], [[Andrew Viterbi]]
-| headquarters = [[San Diego, California]], [[United States]]
-| key_people = [[Cristiano Amon]] (CEO)
-| products = [[Semiconductor]]s, [[Telecommunications equipment]]
-| revenue = {{Increase}} $33.57 billion (2022)
-| operating_income = {{Increase}} $12.02 billion (2022)
-| net_income = {{Increase}} $9.04 billion (2022)
-| num_employees = 45,000 (2022)
-| website = [https://www.qualcomm.com qualcomm.com]
-}}
 '''Qualcomm Incorporated''' is an American multinational corporation headquartered in [[San Diego, California]], that creates [[semiconductor]]s, [[software]], and services related to [[wireless technology]]. It owns patents critical to the [[CDMA2000]], [[TD-SCDMA]], and [[WCDMA]] mobile communications standards.
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 * [[Mobile phone industry]]
 * [[5G]]
-== References ==
-{{Reflist}}
 == External Links ==
 * [https://www.qualcomm.com Official website]
 [[Category:Semiconductor companies of the United States]]
 [[Category:Companies based in San Diego, California]]
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 [[Category:American brands]]
 [[Category:Telecommunications equipment vendors]]
+== Qualcomm gallery ==
+<gallery>
+File:Qualcomm-Logo.svg|Qualcomm Logo
+File:Qualcomm Headquarters La Jolla.jpg|Qualcomm Headquarters La Jolla
+</gallery>