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Technology Stocks : Qualcomm Moderated Thread - please read rules before posting
QCOM 178.29-1.6%Dec 12 9:30 AM EST
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To: DaveMG who wrote (4476)11/10/2000 11:45:19 AM
From: Cooters  Read Replies (1) of 196961
 
Dave, Yes, another ASIC manufacturer could incorporate SnapTrack in their chip under license from Q(SpinCo), but the following would result:

A) The ASIC would be even more difficult, remembering nobody seems to be able to get it right to start with.
B) A royalty due to Q(SpinCo) would increase the cost.
C) The competitor's ASIC would forever be behind future upgrades to SnapTrack.
D) Unless they plan to produce multiple versions of their chips, even ASICs destined to non-SnapTrack customers may generate a royalty to Q, depending on the license agreement.

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