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qualcomm 2006 19
qualcomm cdma technologies (qct)
QCT creates advanced wireless chipsets,
system software, development tools and
related products to drive technology advance-
ments and innovation around the world. These
technology solutions power many of the world’s
handsets and wireless devices, providing
powerful features such as multimedia, position
location, data connectivity, security and
content-rich applications based on our BREW
system and Java®-based technologies.
a year of progress and planning
There were a number of milestones this year at
QCT. These include innovations that strengthen
our technology roadmap, as well as alliances
and investments that enhance our supply
chain capabilities.
QCT continued to make progress in enabling
feature-rich, slimmer, and more power-ef-
cient devices. We introduced our Snapdragon™
platform, which will drive innovation in elec-
tronic devices and personal computing by
delivering ubiquitous connectivity to mobile
broadband with unsurpassed mobile processing
power and battery life. We also sampled our
rst-generation QSC solutions, introduced
the world’s rst universal mobile TV chip, and
announced advanced chipsets that enable
global roaming between CDMA2000 and GSM/
GPRS networks.
We launched a collaboration with Microsoft
that will enable device manufacturers to
develop a wider range of affordable, compelling
Windows Mobile-powered Smartphones. We
entered into an agreement to launch a new
company (called TechSoft) in China to focus
on the development of application software
for wireless devices, and acquired Berkana
Wireless, a Silicon Valley-based fabless
semiconductor company.
We also shipped a record number of
CDMA2000 cell site modem (CSM) voice-
equivalent channel elements this year.
Historically, CSM shipments have been a
strong leading indicator of future demand
in data usage and quantity of handsets.
The right products, for the right market,
at the right time.
business units: qct
“Partnering with manufacturers and operators worldwide,
we develop systems that provide the foundation for
tomorrow’s wireless services, while delivering what the
market needs today.”
dr. sanjay k. jha, chief operating officer and group president,
qualcomm cdma technologies