Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated
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Company type	Public
Traded as	NASDAQ: QCOM
Industry	Semiconductor, Telecommunications equipment
Founder	Irwin M. Jacobs, Andrew Viterbi
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Cristiano Amon (President and CEO)
Products	Semiconductors, Software, Wireless technology
Revenue	$23.53 billion (2020)
Operating income	$6.28 billion (2020)
Net income	$5.20 billion (2020)
Total assets	$35.59 billion (2020)
Total equity	$7.95 billion (2020)
Number of employees	41,000 (2021)
Website	www.qualcomm.com

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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 | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

Corporate Structure[edit | edit source]

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

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