Broadcom Develops Wi-Fi subsystem for New Class of Connected Devices
Broadcom introduced a self-contained Wi-Fi subsystem with embedded processor aimed at a new class of connected appliances, smart energy systems ...
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Broadcom Profile
Broadcom develops semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions spanning AI networking, custom AI accelerators, data center switching, optical interconnects, broadband access, cybersecurity, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure.
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California |
| CEO | Hock E. Tan |
| Founded | 1961 (heritage), Broadcom Inc. formed in 2016 through the Avago-Broadcom combination |
| Ticker | NASDAQ: AVGO |
| Primary Focus | Semiconductors, AI Infrastructure, Networking, Infrastructure Software |
Coverage Areas:
AI Infrastructure • Ethernet Switching • Custom AI Accelerators • Tomahawk • Jericho • PCIe Connectivity • Optical Interconnects • VMware
AI Infrastructure • Ethernet Switching • Custom AI Accelerators • Tomahawk • Jericho • PCIe Connectivity • Optical Interconnects • VMware
Converge Digest tracks Broadcom’s semiconductor portfolio, AI infrastructure initiatives, custom AI accelerator deployments, Ethernet switching innovations, optical networking technologies, infrastructure software strategy, acquisitions, earnings, and ecosystem partnerships.
Broadcom Spins New EPON OLT System-On-Chip
Broadcom introduced its BCM55524 Quad Port Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) Optical Line Terminal (OLT), packing twice the density and ...
Broadcom Combines Baseband Modem+ Net Processor for 4G Microwave Backhaul
Broadcom introduced a system-on-a-chip to address the need for higher bandwidth in 4G mobile backhaul. The new BCM85620 chip is ...
Broadcom Debuts Central Office VDSL2 Chipset with G.Vector
Broadcom introduced a Central Office (CO) VDSL2 SoC that integrates vectoring technology for increasing broadband reach and performance by removing ...
Broadcom Introduces NFC Chips in 40nm
Broadcom introduced its family of NFC chips implemented in 40nm silicon and designed for consumer electronics. Broadcom said it is ...
Broadcom Samples Next Gen Carrier Ethernet Aggregation Silicon
Broadcom introduced its next generation StrataXGS switching silicon for next-generation, high-density Carrier Ethernet aggregation platforms, including packet transport-oriented (PTN) and ...
Major Telecom and Networking Acquisitions in 2011 So Far (some pending)
2011 Major Networking Acquisitions (some pending) Buyer Target Broadcom NetLogic Multi-core embedded processors 9/12/2011 Cisco Versly collaboration plug-ins 8/29/2011 Verizon ...
Broadcom Announces Full-Band Capture Digital Tuning for Satellite STBs
Broadcom introduced its Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology replaces multiple discrete tuners with one system-on-a-chip (SoC) for simpler, smaller, faster ...
Ethernet Alliance Hosts Energy Efficient Ethernet Plugfest
The Ethernet Alliance hosted six companies during an Energy Efficient Ethernet subcommittee interoperability plugfest held earlier this month: Broadcom, Intel, ...
Alcatel-Lucent Unleashes its FP3 400G Network Processor
Alcatel-Lucent unveiled its 400 Gbps, "FP3" network processor for enabling the full stack of services over IP routers. The FP3 ...
Broadcom's 3rd Gen DOCSIS 3.0 Chips Optimize 1GHz Downstream Spectrum
Broadcom introduced its third generation DOCSIS 3.0 system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution featuring Full-Band Capture (FBC) technology, dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi and a ...
Ethernet Alliance Completes 40 & 100 GigE Interoperability Event
The Ethernet Alliance reported substantial success for a Higher Speed Ethernet (HSE) subcommittee interoperability plugfest for products designed to support ...
Broadcom Develops 1G-EPON SoC
Broadcom unveiled a system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution for the Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) market – China's fastest growing broadband technology. ...
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