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advanced wireless technologies
The increasingly widespread availability and
demand for wireline and wireless broadband
is driving a convergence of capabilities in
computing devices, including smart phones,
laptop computers and personal media players.
We continue to drive down cost and power
consumption, yet increase functionality and
processing power of our chipset solutions,
thereby enabling a broader market for
wireless broadband.
Through our robust technology roadmaps, we
are providing a wide range of choices to our
industry partners and helping drive the advance-
ment of mobile broadband, rich multimedia
services, location-enhanced applications and
embedded wireless technology.
paving the way for the
next generation
DO Multicarrier Multilink eXtensions (DMMX)
and HSDPA Multicarrier Multilink eXtensions
(HMMX) are the terms used to describe
QUALCOMM’s dual-path technology roadmap
to the year 2010 and beyond. DMMX focuses
on helping the CDMA2000 community achieve
its goals for the wireless future. HMMX is
designed to serve the WCDMA community.
Together, these roadmaps support our vision
for a world where devices can simultaneously
link with multiple networks and protocols,
ensuring the optimal solution in any given
situation. In other words, these evolving
platforms enable “smart” connections so the
right technology is used for the right service.
There are now more than 70 laptop
models in design, or commercially
available, that feature embedded
mobile broadband connectivity,
based on a QUALCOMM chipset
(either EV-DO or HSDPA).
Whether in the CDMA2000 community or in
the WCDMA community, the goal is the same.
We’re matching the optimal airlink with the
appropriate application. And we’re driving
the convergence of high-speed wireless and
personal electronics into multi-use mobile
devices…through the next decade and beyond.
QUALCOMM continues its role as the
leading enabler of the wireless value chain.
qualcomm technology
qualcomm 2006 07
Opposite page: This QUALCOMM engineer
is evaluating the antenna component of new
chipset reference designs to ensure the
most optimal over-the-air performance.