Andrew Viterbi is an American electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist best known for co-founding Qualcomm, a global technology company specializing in wireless communications, and for his invention of the Viterbi algorithm, which has had a significant impact on digital communication systems. Born on March 9, 1935, in Bergamo, Italy, Viterbi and his family emigrated to the United States in 1939 to escape the growing persecution of Jews in Italy.
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Irwin M. Jacobs is an American electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who co-founded Qualcomm, a global technology company known for its innovations in wireless communications. Born on October 18, 1933, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Jacobs earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University in 1956 and his Master's and Doctorate degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1957 and 1959, respectively.
Qualcomm Incorporated is a leading global semiconductor and telecommunications company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing wireless communication products and services. Founded in 1985 by a group of seven engineers, including Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs and Dr. Andrew Viterbi, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States.