Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company founded in 1985, known for its pivotal role in CDMA, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, and its Snapdragon mobile processors.
Irwin Jacobs, Andrew Viterbi, and others found Qualcomm in San Diego, California, focusing on CDMA technology for wireless communications. #business #tech
Qualcomm demonstrates the first commercial CDMA system, revolutionizing wireless capacity and call quality. #tech #innovation
Qualcomm forms Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT) to develop and manufacture CDMA chipsets. #business #semiconductors
Qualcomm launches OmniTRACS, a two-way satellite-based messaging system for trucking fleets, its first commercial product. #tech #logistics
The Telecommunications Industry Association adopts Qualcomm's CDMA as a standard for digital cellular (IS-95). #tech #standards
Qualcomm goes public on the Nasdaq under the ticker QCOM, raising capital for expansion. #business #finance
Qualcomm acquires Eudora, an email client, to expand into software. #acquisition #software )
Qualcomm spins off its satellite division into a separate company, Globalstar. #business #restructuring
Acquisition of SnapTrack, a leader in GPS-based location technology, enhancing wireless positioning. #acquisition #GPS
Qualcomm buys Sony's semiconductor radio frequency chip business to strengthen its chipset portfolio. #acquisition #semiconductors
Qualcomm introduces Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless (BREW), a platform for mobile applications. #software #mobile
Qualcomm releases the MSM6250 chipset supporting WCDMA (3G) networks. #tech #3G
Qualcomm acquires Flarion, a developer of OFDM/OFDMA technology, for $600 million to advance 4G. #acquisition #4G
Qualcomm debuts QChat, a push-to-talk service over CDMA networks. #tech #communication
Qualcomm unveils the first Snapdragon system-on-chip (QSD8250), combining CPU, GPU, and connectivity. #hardware #mobile
Qualcomm acquires Airgo Networks, a pioneer in MIMO Wi-Fi technology, for $39 million. #acquisition #WiFi
Qualcomm introduces Mirasol, an energy-efficient reflective display based on interferometric modulation. #tech #display
Qualcomm announces it will acquire Atheros Communications, a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip maker, for $3.1 billion. #acquisition #networking
Qualcomm acquires assets from GestureTek, a gesture recognition company, to enhance user interface technology. #acquisition #AI
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon S4 processors with integrated LTE and improved graphics. #hardware #LTE
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 810 and 808, its first 64-bit mobile chipsets, enabling high-performance computing. #hardware #ARM
Qualcomm acquires Wilocity, a developer of 60 GHz WiGig technology, to boost wireless speeds. #acquisition #WiGig
China's National Development and Reform Commission fines Qualcomm $975 million for abusing market dominance in licensing. #regulation #antitrust
Qualcomm acquires CSR plc, a Bluetooth and Internet of Things chip maker, for $2.5 billion. #acquisition #IoT )
Qualcomm announces a $47 billion deal to acquire NXP Semiconductors, the largest-ever semiconductor merger, later blocked by regulators. #acquisition #M&A
Apple sues Qualcomm for $1 billion, alleging anticompetitive patent licensing practices, sparking a global legal battle. #legal #patents
Qualcomm acquires Ficosa, an automotive connectivity and telematics company, to expand into connected cars. #acquisition #automotive
Qualcomm and Apple settle all lawsuits, with Apple paying an undisclosed amount and signing a multi-year chipset supply agreement. #legal #business
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon X55 5G modem, supporting both sub-6 GHz and mmWave. #tech #5G
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with integrated 5G, powering flagship Android phones. #hardware #5G
Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, its latest flagship mobile processor with improved AI and camera capabilities. #hardware #AI
Qualcomm releases the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, featuring enhanced performance and ray tracing support. #hardware #gaming
Qualcomm acquires Autotalks, an Israeli company specializing in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technology. #acquisition #automotive
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X Elite, a custom ARM-based processor for Windows laptops, challenging Intel and Apple. #hardware #PC
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its first mobile chip with custom Oryon CPU cores, enhancing performance and efficiency. #hardware #mobile
Qualcomm continues to grow its automotive and Internet of Things (IoT) segments, with Snapdragon Digital Chassis and new acquisitions. #business #IoT