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{{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
| name = Qualcomm Incorporated | | name = Qualcomm Incorporated | ||
| logo = Qualcomm logo | | logo = Qualcomm logo.svg | ||
| type = Public | | type = Public | ||
| traded_as = | | traded_as = [[NASDAQ-100|NASDAQ: QCOM]] | ||
| industry = [[Semiconductor | | industry = [[Semiconductor]] | ||
| founded = | | founded = 1985 | ||
| | | founders = [[Irwin M. Jacobs]], [[Andrew Viterbi]] | ||
| headquarters = [[San Diego | | headquarters = [[San Diego, California]], [[United States]] | ||
| key_people = [[Cristiano Amon]] (CEO) | |||
| key_people = [[Cristiano Amon]] ( | | products = [[Semiconductor]]s, [[Telecommunications equipment]] | ||
| products = [[ | | revenue = {{Increase}} $33.57 billion (2022) | ||
| revenue = {{Increase}} $ | | operating_income = {{Increase}} $12.02 billion (2022) | ||
| operating_income = {{Increase}} $ | | net_income = {{Increase}} $9.04 billion (2022) | ||
| net_income = {{Increase}} $ | | num_employees = 45,000 (2022) | ||
| website = [https://www.qualcomm.com qualcomm.com] | |||
| num_employees = | |||
| website = | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Qualcomm Incorporated''' is an American multinational corporation headquartered in [[San Diego | '''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. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Qualcomm was founded in 1985 by [[Irwin M. Jacobs]] and [[Andrew Viterbi]]. The company initially focused on [[satellite communications]] and | 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 == | == Products and Services == | ||
Qualcomm is known for its [[Snapdragon (system on chip)|Snapdragon]] [[system on a chip]] (SoC) products, which are | Qualcomm is known for its [[Snapdragon (system on chip)|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 == | == Technology and Innovation == | ||
Qualcomm has been a | 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 Issues == | == Legal and Regulatory Issues == | ||
Qualcomm has been involved in several high-profile legal | 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 | == Corporate Social Responsibility == | ||
Qualcomm is | Qualcomm is committed to [[corporate social responsibility]] and sustainability. The company focuses on [[environmental sustainability]], [[education]], and [[community engagement]]. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[ | * [[List of semiconductor companies]] | ||
* [[Mobile phone industry]] | |||
* [[5G]] | * [[5G]] | ||
== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
== External Links == | |||
* [ | * [https://www.qualcomm.com Official website] | ||
[[Category:Semiconductor companies of the United States]] | [[Category:Semiconductor companies of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Companies based in San Diego, California]] | |||
[[Category:Technology companies established in 1985]] | |||
[[Category:American brands]] | |||
[[Category:Telecommunications equipment vendors]] | [[Category:Telecommunications equipment vendors]] | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 30 December 2024
Qualcomm Incorporated
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Traded as | NASDAQ: QCOM |
| Key people | Cristiano Amon (CEO) |
| Industry | Semiconductor |
| Products | Semiconductors, Telecommunications equipment |
| Revenue | Increase $33.57 billion (2022) |
| Operating income | Increase $12.02 billion (2022) |
| Net income | Increase $9.04 billion (2022) |
| Employees | 45,000 (2022) |
| Website | [qualcomm.com Official website] |
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
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
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
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
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
Qualcomm is committed to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. The company focuses on environmental sustainability, education, and community engagement.
See Also
References
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