Qualcomm has been claiming some time that its strength in depth spanning key technological areas will help extend its dominant position across wireless as a whole as demand for mobile connectivity proliferates further with more extensive IoT deployment. At its recent 5G Summit Masterclass in mid-August 2022, the company cited low-power CPUs, wireless chips spanning all the key protocols including cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth, and AI capabilities, as three critical areas where it was a world leader. Low-power CPUs are vital for many devices including smartphones, while coverage of the key protocols makes it a strong contender in the IoT, which embraces numerous applications and vertical sectors. The AI capabilities are increasingly required for onboard processing and analysis of data…