Qualcomm has explored acquiring pieces of Intel chip design business, sources say

Intel’s client PC design business is of significant interest to Qualcomm executives, one of the sources said, but they are looking at all of the company’s design units

Intel reported a disastrous second quarter last month, which included a 15% reduction in its staff and a pause on paying dividends.

Qualcomm has explored the possibility of acquiring portions of Intel's design business to boost the company's product portfolio, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

The mobile chipmaker has examined acquiring different pieces of Intel, which is struggling to generate cash and looking to shed business units and sell off other assets, the people said.