Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on Snapdragon Ride Pilot and Auto Industry Growth

Snapdragon Ride Pilot with BMW

• 🚀 The Snapdragon Ride Pilot is a new automated driving platform developed in collaboration with BMW, debuting in the BMW i3.
• 💡 The system is designed to enhance safety and driver assistance by providing significant computing power without compromising power consumption efficiency, enabling impressive vehicle range.
• 🧩 It's highlighted as a scalable solution that can be implemented across various car tiers, from entry-level ADAS to advanced autonomous driving systems.

Technology and Architecture

• 🧠 The platform's architecture is scalable, supporting configurations from basic ADAS to complex systems with multiple cameras and sensors for urban and highway navigation.
• 🌐 It has been certified in 60 countries and is launching soon, with Qualcomm eager for the public to experience its performance.
• 🤝 While developed with BMW, the technology is available to the entire automotive industry, allowing other OEMs to adopt and compare it.
• ⚡ Qualcomm's core DNA in efficient computing is applied, designing chips with battery-powered devices in mind, leading to superior thermal and power management.

Qualcomm's Automotive Growth Strategy

• 📈 Qualcomm sees significant growth potential in the auto sector, with a pipeline of $45 billion in automotive, which is steadily converting into revenue.
• 🎯 The Snapdragon Ride Pilot is viewed as an opportunity to expand this pipeline, with ADAS representing one-third of the total automotive backlog.
• 🌎 The company aims for diversification of manufacturing and increased capacity in America, welcoming investments from suppliers like TSMC and Samsung.

Chip Manufacturing and Future Options

• 🇺🇸 Qualcomm is supportive of investments in domestic chip manufacturing, emphasizing the need for a resilient supply chain in America.
• ⚠️ Intel is not currently an option as a supplier due to its process technology not meeting Qualcomm's requirements for efficient power consumption.
• 🤝 Qualcomm's primary suppliers for advanced chip manufacturing remain TSMC and Samsung.