Description

QUALCOMM Incorporated, founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is dedicated to inventing and bringing to market fundamental technologies that drive the worldwide wireless industry. The company conducts its business through three principal segments. Its Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT) division specializes in crafting and providing integrated circuits and accompanying system software. These are vital for wireless voice and data communications, network infrastructure, application processing, multimedia capabilities, and global positioning systems, leveraging 3G, 4G, 5G, and other advanced technologies. The Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL) segment manages the company's extensive intellectual property, issuing licenses for its patented technologies. These patents are essential for the production and sale of wireless goods, particularly those that utilize standards such as CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, OFDMA-based 5G, and their subsequent advancements. Finally, the Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI) segment makes strategic investments in emerging companies across various fields, including 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, cloud services, and the Internet of Things. These investments aim to catalyze the creation and introduction of innovative products and services for voice and data communication, expanding into new industries and applications. Furthermore, QUALCOMM provides specialized development services and related offerings to agencies and contractors within the United States government.