Bloomberg Talks Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon Snapdragon Ride Pilot, Chips
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Sep 5, 2025 Cristiano Amon discusses Qualcomm's game-changing partnership with BMW on the Snapdragon Ride Pilot, focusing on automated driving safety and performance. The conversation highlights the development of advanced driver-assistance systems certified across 60 countries. Amon shares insights on Qualcomm's impressive $45 billion expansion within the automotive sector and the importance of a resilient supply chain in the face of new chip tariffs. Exciting future collaborations with tech giants like Intel are also on the horizon, promising further innovation.
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Server-Class Compute With Car-Friendly Efficiency
- Qualcomm built Snapdragon Ride Pilot to deliver server-class compute in cars while preserving energy efficiency and range.
- The stack emphasizes thermal and power-efficient architecture to enable high performance without compromising vehicle range.
A Scalable Stack From Entry ADAS To Full Autonomy
- The Snapdragon Ride architecture is scalable from basic ADAS to full urban autonavigation with multiple sensors.
- Qualcomm positioned the system for industry-wide adoption beyond the BMW launch to let OEMs compare performance.
Mobile Chip DNA Drives Automotive Advantage
- Qualcomm's edge comes from decades of designing chips for battery-constrained devices, translating to automotive power advantages.
- Efficient compute enables complex driving features without excessive thermal or energy costs.