Qualcomm Inc. [1]’s subsidiary, Qualcomm Atheros Inc. [2], has introduced a new ultra-low power Near Field Communication solution that will enable mobile devices with contactless communications and data exchange, including next-generation mobile payments.
The company claims that the QCA1990 is the industry’s smallest, ultra-low power system-on-chip with an overall footprint that is 50% smaller than current NFC chips available in the market.
This follows recent news that Qualcomm Inc. has taken a $120 million equity in Sharp Corp. [3], and will collaborate on resource-efficient device screens.