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Qualcomm Incorporated is a titan in the global semiconductor and telecommunications industry. Founded in 1985 by [[irwin-m-jacobs|Irwin M. Jacobs]] and six co-founders, the company initially focused on satellite communications with its [[omnitracs|Omnitracs]] system before pioneering [[cdma|Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA)]] technology. This foundational work in [[wireless-communication-standards|wireless communication standards]], including patents crucial for [[5g|5G]], [[4g|4G]], and earlier mobile generations, has positioned Qualcomm as a key player in shaping how the world connects. Operating largely under a [[fabless-manufacturing-model|fabless manufacturing model]], Qualcomm designs chips and technologies that are integrated into billions of devices worldwide, most notably its ubiquitous [[qualcomm-snapdragon|Snapdragon]] mobile processors.