Qualcomm

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Qualcomm Incorporated
Company typePublic
NASDAQ: QCOM
IndustrySemiconductor, Telecommunications equipment
FounderIrwin M. Jacobs, Andrew Viterbi
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Cristiano Amon (President and CEO)
ProductsSemiconductors, Software, Wireless technology
RevenueIncrease $23.53 billion (2020)
Increase $6.28 billion (2020)
Increase $5.20 billion (2020)
Total assetsIncrease $35.59 billion (2020)
Total equityIncrease $7.95 billion (2020)
Number of employees
41,000 (2021)
Websitewww.qualcomm.com


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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