Qualcomm

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American multinational semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company

Qualcomm Incorporated

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Type	Public
Traded as	NASDAQ: QCOM
Key people	Cristiano Amon (President and CEO)
Industry	Semiconductor, Telecommunications equipment
Products	Semiconductors, Software, Wireless technology
Revenue	Increase $23.53 billion (2020)
Operating income	Increase $6.28 billion (2020)
Net income	Increase $5.20 billion (2020)
Assets	Increase $35.59 billion (2020)
Equity	Increase $7.95 billion (2020)
Employees	41,000 (2021)
Website	[https://www.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. The company initially focused on satellite communications and later shifted to wireless technology.

Products and Services

Qualcomm is known for its Snapdragon system on a chip (SoC) products, which are widely used in smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The company also produces modems, RF transceivers, and other semiconductor components.

Snapdragon

The Snapdragon series includes a range of SoCs that integrate CPU, GPU, and other components. These chips are used in devices from manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and Xiaomi.

Modems

Qualcomm's modems support various wireless standards, including 4G LTE and 5G. The company's X55 and X60 modems are among the most advanced in the industry.

Technology and Innovation

Qualcomm has been a pioneer in the development of CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are fundamental to modern wireless communication. The company is also heavily involved in the development of 5G technology.

Legal Issues

Qualcomm has been involved in several high-profile legal battles, including antitrust cases and patent disputes with companies like Apple and Broadcom.

Corporate Structure

Qualcomm is divided into several business units, including Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI).

See Also

• Snapdragon (system on chip)
• 5G
• CDMA
• OFDMA
• Wireless technology

Related Pages

• Irwin M. Jacobs
• Andrew Viterbi
• Semiconductor
• Telecommunications equipment
• San Diego