QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a leading global provider of semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, renowned for pioneering research and development in wireless communications. Founded in 1985 by Irwin Jacobs and Andrew Viterbi, the company introduced Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, laying the groundwork for modern cellular networks. Today, QUALCOMM continues to drive innovation across multiple generations of mobile standards, including 4G LTE and 5G, by designing advanced system-on-chip (SoC) platforms and wireless modems that power smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices.
At the core of QUALCOMM’s product portfolio is its Snapdragon line of mobile processors, which integrate central processing units, graphics engines, and connectivity components into highly efficient chips. In addition to consumer electronics, the company delivers solutions for automotive telematics, industrial IoT applications, edge computing, and networking infrastructure. Its RF front-end modules, power management ICs and millimeter-wave antennas support a diverse array of industries seeking high-speed, low-latency wireless performance.
QUALCOMM maintains a broad licensing business, generating royalties from its extensive patent portfolio that encompasses fundamental wireless technologies. This model has enabled the company to collaborate with device makers, carriers, and ecosystem partners worldwide, driving widespread adoption of standardized communication protocols.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, QUALCOMM operates research centers and offices across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Under the leadership of President and CEO Cristiano Amon, the company continues to invest heavily in cutting-edge R&D, aiming to shape the future of connectivity through advancements in artificial intelligence, augmented reality and next-generation network architectures.
