Qualcomm Incorporated is a U.S.-based fabless semiconductor and wireless technology company headquartered in San Diego, California. It develops foundational cellular technologies and designs integrated circuits, software, and systems for mobile and connected devices. Its business combines chip design and sales with the licensing of a large patent portfolio that underpins 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G standards. Product families include Snapdragon application processors and platforms, cellular modems, RF front-end components, and Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth connectivity solutions.
Qualcomm’s technologies are used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, networking equipment, automotive connectivity and cockpit systems, and a wide range of consumer and industrial IoT devices. The company invests in R&D across 5G/6G, edge AI, positioning, and low‑power computing. As a fabless designer, it outsources manufacturing and assembly to third‑party foundries and packaging providers, serving a global customer base of device makers, module suppliers, and infrastructure vendors.
