WCDMA (UMTS) Chipset Solutions

Overview

QCT has emerged as a leader in WCDMA (UMTS) technology with industry-leading solutions delivering significant time-to-market advantages. Continually raising the bar in technological innovations, QCT works closely with the entire wireless ecosystem to bring the benefits of UMTS to consumers around the world.
QCT began its work in the UMTS market with innovative solutions for WCDMA. It then led the industry with the first HSDPA, HSUPA and HSPA+ chipsets on the market. These technologies enable new and advanced applications, allowing operators to differentiate their service offerings and empowering device manufacturers to develop compelling next generation devices. Users can experience the best that wireless has to offer.
QCT is also committed to pushing these advanced wireless capabilities to all market tiers by making it easier for operators to roll out services and expand coverage areas. The QSC family of integrated single-chip solutions is an example of that, bringing cost and time-to-market advantages that have spurred growth in wireless broadband and 3G adoption in mass markets across the globe.

Benefits

High-speed data services.
QCT's WCDMA technology and its extensions, such as HSPA and HSPA+, provide broadband data rates to enable feature-rich applications such as multimedia streaming, photo sharing, location-based services, 3D graphics, multiplayer gaming, and social networking capabilities.
Single-source, cost-effective solutions.
QCT's WCDMA chipset solutions integrate high-performance technologies, such as advanced multimedia, peripheral connectivity, user interface frameworks, storage and Assisted-GPS solutions. Our integrated designs eliminate the need for separate multimedia companion processors and memory subsystems, so manufacturers can reduce costs and time to market, while developing smaller devices with increased functionality.
A proven track record.
QCT's WCDMA solutions are built on established CDMA experience. We deliver fully tested, completely integrated technologies supported by our expert team of engineers. QCT products are designed from the ground up to help operators minimize development costs and optimize product performance.
Driving advanced wireless technology adoption.
QCT is committed to ensuring more wireless users across the globe can access the most advanced mobile technologies. QCT's close relationships with all our partners-from OEMs and developers to carriers and operators-underscore that commitment. We work hard to create integrated, efficient solutions that reduce manufacturing time and costs while accelerating the migration of 2G users to 3G and then to more advanced technologies.