Qualcomm Inc. announced that it has acquired Summit Microelectronics. Qualcomm’s power management roadmap will be significantly enhanced with the addition of Summit’s expertise and products. As a result of the acquisition, Qualcomm says it will be able to offer a robust portfolio which will address a broader set of customers and complex design challenges. All employees of Summit Microelectronics have joined Qualcomm’s CDMA Technologies division.
The demand for more sophisticated battery management is critical in a world of increasingly smart devices with advanced computing capabilities, large high-resolution screens, and advanced modem technologies (e.g. 4G LTE). Summit Microelectronics is described as a leader in providing flexible, highly integrated power management solutions combining precision power regulation with sophisticated digital control in a single chip. In particular, the Company’s fast charging solutions are found in a variety of leading mobile phones, tablets, and e-readers.
"Summit Microelectronics brings key expertise, technology, products, and design wins in battery charging and dc-dc converters," said Steve Mollenkopf, president and COO of Qualcomm. "This acquisition enhances the competitiveness of Qualcomm’s chipset solutions and enables us to provide our customers with industry leading power management and charging performance."
