Qualcomm
American multinational semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company
Qualcomm Incorporated
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Traded as | NASDAQ: QCOM |
| Key people | Cristiano Amon (President and CEO) |
| Industry | Semiconductor, Telecommunications equipment |
| Products | Semiconductors, Software, Wireless technology |
| Revenue | 
$23.53 billion (2020) |
| Operating income |
$6.28 billion (2020) |
| Net income |
$5.20 billion (2020) |
| Assets |
$35.59 billion (2020) |
| Equity |
$7.95 billion (2020) |
| Employees | 41,000 (2021) |
| Website | [www |
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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