A Brief History of Qualcomm

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Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation founded in 1985 by Irwin M. Jacobs and six other co-founders. It started as a contract research and development company focused on wireless technology. At the time, wireless technology was still in its infancy and there was a lot of room for innovation and growth.

In 1989, Qualcomm launched its first commercial product, the OmniTRACS satellite communications system. At the time, transportation companies were using this system to track and manage their fleets. It was a huge success and helped establish Qualcomm as a major player in the wireless industry.

Over the years, Qualcomm continued to innovate and develop new technologies. In the 1990s, the company developed Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technologies, which formed the basis for many of the world's 3G and 4G networks. CDMA allowed for more efficient use of wireless spectrum and improved call quality.

In the early 2000s, Qualcomm began to focus on developing chips for mobile devices. The company's physician data Snapdragon line of processors quickly became some of the most popular chips in the industry, used in a wide range of devices, from smartphones and tablets to smartwatches and other wearables.

Today, Qualcomm is one of the largest semiconductor and telecommunications equipment companies in the world, known for its innovative technologies and its ability to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of wireless communications.