Qualcomm
Public
Global semiconductor innovator powering wireless technology.
Founded
1985Founded in July 1985 by Irwin Jacobs, Andrew Viterbi, and Franklin P. Antonio, Qualcomm Incorporated is a global semiconductor innovator headquartered in San Diego, California. The company's core mission is to develop and commercialize foundational technologies for the wireless industry. Qualcomm operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). It offers a range of products including CDMA/WCDMA chipsets, Snapdragon processors, and various wireless communication technologies, focusing on enhancing connectivity and mobile computing worldwide.
Notable figures affiliated with Qualcomm include CEO Cristiano Amon and Chairman Mark D. McLaughlin. The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol QCOM and is a component of the Nasdaq-100, S&P 100, and S&P 500 indices. Qualcomm's key achievements include pioneering developments in 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, significantly impacting the telecom and semiconductor industries. Its innovations have propelled advancements in mobile communications, networking, and multimedia, solidifying its position as a leader in wireless technology globally.
Qualcomm - M & A Snapshot
Qualcomm - Products & Services
Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor uses ultrasonic sound waves to capture fingerprint images beneath smartphone displays.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride is an autonomous driving compute platform.
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Qualcomm Dragonwing is a platform for robotics, industrial, and embedded AI applications.
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Qualcomm system-on-chip platform for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality devices.
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Qualcomm automotive system-on-chip platform suite for software-defined vehicles.
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Qualcomm system-on-chip platform for smartphones, PCs, automotive, and connected devices.
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Qualcomm 5G modem and radio frequency system for mobile devices and infrastructure.
Qualcomm - Similar Companies
Qualcomm - Quick Facts
Who are Qualcomm's competitors?
Companies similar to Qualcomm include Goodix, NXP Semiconductors, NVIDIA and Arm.
When was Qualcomm founded?
Qualcomm was founded in 1985.
Where is Qualcomm's headquarters located?
Qualcomm's headquarters is located in San Diego, CA, US.
How many employees does Qualcomm have?
Qualcomm has 51,721 employees as of Sep 28, 2025.
Qualcomm - Classification
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- NAICS
- 334400Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 330000Manufacturing
- 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- 334410Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- SIC
- 3674Semiconductors And Related Devices
- 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
- 3670Electronic Components And Accessories
- ISIC
- 2610Manufacture of electronic components and boards
- 2651Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment
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- 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- 334200Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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- 510000Information
- 335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
- 513000Publishing Industries
- 517000Telecommunications
- 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
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- 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
- 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- 334419Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
- SIC
- 3660Communications Equipment
- 3663Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
- 5060Electrical Goods
- 5065Electronic Parts and Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
- 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
- 4000Railroad Transportation
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- 7300Business Services
- 3570Computer And Office Equipment
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- 7310Advertising
- 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
- 3679Electronic Components, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
- 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
- 7372Prepackaged Software