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Irwin Mark Jacobs (born October 18, 1933) is an American electrical engineer and businessman. He is a co-founder and former chairman of Qualcomm, and chair of the board of trustees of the Salk Institute. As of 2019, Jacobs has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.
Learn how Irwin Jacobs changed the world with his vision, intuition, and courage. From his early career as a professor and entrepreneur to his role as Qualcomm's leader and philanthropist, he has made a lasting impact on the wireless industry and San Diego.
It's Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) has been adopted as one of two digital standards for the next generation of cellular telephones in North America. Dr. Jacobs is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the IEEE. He was named as an Eminent Member of Eta Kappa Nu in 2003.
Irwin Jacobs is a self-made billionaire who cofounded mobile chipmaker Qualcomm in 1985 and retired from its board in 2012. He is a generous donor to various causes, including the San Diego Symphony, UC-San Diego and the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute.
Learn about Irwin M. Jacobs, the founder of Qualcomm and a pioneer in wireless technology. He developed CDMA, the industry standard for cellular telecommunications, and led the company to become a global leader in the field.
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Irwin M. Jacobs is a wireless communications pioneer and the co-founder of Qualcomm Inc. He received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 1994 for his development of CDMA, a digital cellular standard that enhanced the U.S. position in the telecommunications market.
Nov 12, 2021 · Irwin M. Jacobs, the founding chairman and CEO Emeritus of Qualcomm, and his wife Joan Jacobs, pose for a portrait in their San Diego home in 2019. (Sam Hodgson/The San Diego Union-Tribune)...
