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5G modems more than doubled during 2020, according to GSA report
GSA President called the figures 'encouraging'
According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association’s (GSA) newest 5G chipset report, the number of discrete 5G modems more than doubled during 2020, and number of 5G processors increased ninefold.
The report indicated that 29 commercially available 5G mobile processors/platforms...
With Broadcom out of the picture, Qualcomm reportedly courting buyout
Financial Times reporting that Qualcomm director has approached SoftBank and other potential buyers
Paul Jacobs, former executive chairman of the Qualcomm Board of Directors and son of company founder Irwin Jacobs, is reportedly looking to sell the San Diego, Calif.-based silicon and R&D giant. The...
Qualcomm says Broadcom bid still to low, but is open to selling
Following Wednesday meeting with Broadcom, Qualcomm board is "focused on maximizing value" for shareholders
While Qualcomm's Board still says Broadcom's proposed acquisition price of $120 billion undervalues the San Diego-based company, company leaders for the first time have expressed a willingness to sell.
Executives from both...
Broadcom looking to oust Qualcomm board in hostile move
Broadcom today said it plans to nominate 11 board members for election to Qualcomm's board of directors at an annual shareholders meeting in March.
This move, potentially signaling a move toward a hostile takeover, comes on the heels of Qualcomm's board unanimously rejecting an unsolicited...
Qualcomm board unanimously rejects Broadcom offer
After taking a week to review Broadcom's unsolicited $130 billion buy-out offer, the Qualcomm Board of Directors today announced it has "unanimously rejected" the bid.
Qualcomm Incorporated Executive Chairman and Chairman of the company's board Paul Jacobs , noting the company won't further comment on...
Broadcom makes $103 billion bid for Qualcomm
Qualcomm is reviewing the "unsolicited" offer
Other than to say it has received Broadcom's "unsolicited" 12-figure acquisition offer, and will review with its financial and legal advisors, "Qualcomm will have no further comment until its board of directors has completed its review."
Broadcom is a silicon...
Semiconductor industry stuck in tech limbo, says Arm fellow
Arm fellow speaks about the limits the semiconductor industry is facing
Santa Clara, Cali. – Advances in silicon processing technologies has brought the semiconductor industry into a transitional, intermediate state of limbo. That is at least the view of Arm Fellow Greg Yeric who gave a...