2017-01-19 - Rick Merritt

FTC sues Qualcomm for unfair licensing deals

Qualcomm described the U.S. complaint as a politically opportunistic move that got the facts wrong and is based on flawed…

2017-01-06 - Maximilian Teodorescu

Snapdragon 835 adds gigabit-class LTE connectivity

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 sports a 35% decrease in package size with 25% better power efficiency compared to the existing 821.

2017-01-05 - Qualcomm

Snapdragon-based LTE module boosts car connectivity

The Gigabit class Snapdragon X16 LTE modem helps car makers deliver high-speed and reliable connectivity with peak download speed up…

2016-11-02 - Junko Yoshida

After NXP takeover, what’s next for Qualcomm?

When the transaction is completed in 2017, one thing is crystal clear: Qualcomm will be a genuine powerhouse in the…

2016-11-02 - Junko Yoshida

Processor overlaps may bring tension to Qualcomm-NXP

Qualcomm is attempting to repurpose Snapdragon processors for in-vehicle infotainment systems, where NXP has the older i.MX6 parts.

2016-11-02 - Junko Yoshida

How deep learning plays a role in Qualcomm-NXP deal

NXP has Freescale's S32V234 processor, which integrates the Cognivue’s computer-vision IP core, while Qualcomm has its Zeroth deep learning platform.

2016-10-31 - Christoph Hammerschmidt

Why Qualcomm’s NXP takeover is ‘absolutely right’

The move enables the combined NXP-Qualcomm company to make a big leap forward in areas like ADAS and automotive connectivity.

2016-10-31 - Christoph Hammerschmidt

NXP deal propels Qualcomm into automotive chip world league

NXP, which only relatively recently had concluded the takeover of its rival Freescale, has now itself been swallowed by a…

2016-10-28 - Vivek Nanda

Qualcomm to buy NXP for $47 billion

Qualcomm aims to "realise all the benefits of the intelligently connected world" with the acquisition.

2016-10-24 - Rick Merritt, Junko Yoshida

Cat M1, NB1 standards prep for 2017 rollout

The Cat M1 standard delivers up to 380Kbits/second over a 1.4MHz channel. NB-1 handles up to 40Kbits/s over 200kHz channels.