Broadcom Corporation today announced the industry's first 100 Gbps full duplex network processor unit (NPU). Enabling the next wave of 100GbE optimized switches and routers for service provider networks, the fully programmable BCM88030 family features 64 custom processors running at 1GHz, delivering more than 2X the throughput of any NPU on the market. With the industry's highest level of integration, the BCM88030 solution eliminates costly exter...

Broadcom Corporation today announced the addition of two 10GBASE-T physical layer transceivers (PHYs) to its growing portfolio of 10GBASE-T networking solutions. Optimized for top-of-rack switches, 10GbE server adapters and LOMs (LAN on motherboard) in the data center, the highly integrated quad-port BCM84844 and dual-port BCM84846 lower operating power by more than 50 percent(1).

Broadcom Corporation today announced it has completed its acquisition of BroadLight, Inc., The addition of BroadLight extends Broadcom's industry leading broadband access product line, enabling Broadcom to offer a complete, end-to-end GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) solution for customers — from the optical line terminal (OLT) at the central office to the optical network unit (ONU) at the home.

Broadcom Corporation today announced that its BroadR-Reach automotive portfolio has been named Product of the Year by Electronic Products China (EPC). Broadcom's BroadR-Reach technology was selected among hundreds of new products from throughout the industry for its open architecture and unique ability to significantly reduce vehicle connectivity costs and cabling weight. As the world's first to deliver 100Mbps over unshielded single twisted pa...

Broadcom Corporation will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors following the release of its first quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time; 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call, which will include information regarding current and future products and technologies, end market trends, and the company's current financial prospects, will be conducted by Scott McGregor, Broadcom's Preside...

Broadcom Corporation today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BroadLight, Inc., a Delaware corporation with an Israel-based subsidiary. BroadLight is a privately held provider of highly integrated networking and fiber access PON (Passive Optical Network) processors. With the addition of BroadLight, Broadcom expands its broadband access portfolio to support customer requirements for rolling out next-generation fiber networks...

Broadcom Corporation today announced that Sumavision is deploying its DOCSIS-based Ethernet over Coax (EoC) cable architecture to Chinese cable operators.

Broadcom Corporation today announced that the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued a decision granting Broadcom's request for a permanent injunction against certain products of Emulex Corporation previously found to infringe two Broadcom patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 7,058,150 and 7,471,691.

Broadcom Corporation today introduced the BCM7435, the industry's first 40nm Dual Core Hybrid Gateway system-on-a-chip (SoC) with Web domain security. This new technology enables operators to securely deliver premium broadcast content converged with Web-based content and services to multiple screens in the connected home.

Broadcom Corporation today unveiled a new portfolio of Ethernet LOMs (LAN on motherboard) and adapters for HP's new ProLiant Generation 8 (Gen8) servers. Broadcom's latest generation of 1GbE and 10GbE NetXtreme controllers provide increased performance, efficiency and scalability for HP Gen8 servers in enterprise networks.

Broadcom Corporation today announced a new portfolio of Ethernet adapters for Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers. Featuring Broadcom's latest generation of 1GbE and 10GbE NetXtreme controllers and the industry's highest performance networking silicon, the new adapters boost performance, efficiency and scalability of enterprise servers.

Broadcom Corporation today introduced two new chipsets in its expanding line of 40 gigabit products. The two serial multiplex/demultiplex (mux/demux) chipsets are the world's first 40G CMOS-based solutions that enable tri-rate CFP (C-form pluggable) modules and VSR/DPSK applications (very short reach/differential phase shift keying). Both of the mux/demux chipsets take advantage of 40nm process nodes and are engineered to achieve best-in-class p...

Broadcom Corporation today announced it has completed its $3.7 billion acquisition of NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. The combination enables Broadcom to deliver best-in-class, seamlessly integrated network infrastructure platforms to its customers, reducing both time-to-market and development costs.

Broadcom Corporation today announced two new dual-band combo chips optimized to provide whole-home, high speed Wi-Fi for tablet computers and the benefits of concurrent dual-band connectivity for smart phones.

Broadcom Corporation today extended its leadership and momentum in 5G WiFi chips with the launch of the BCM43460, the world's first 5G WiFi system-on-chip (SoC) designed to address growing demand for Gigabit speeds in enterprise, wireless cloud networks and carrier access. Based on the new IEEE 802.11ac standard, the BCM43460 system-on-chip (SoC) is 3x faster and 6x more power efficient than previous generation 802.11n solutions and is interopera...

Are you ready for the next-generation of WiFi? At CES 2012, Broadcom introduced the first 5G WiFi chip - a technology that will shape the consumer entertainment experience of the future. Known technically as IEEE 802.11ac, 5G WiFi will enable consumer products such as smartphones, smart TVs, laptops and tablets to share content with each other wirelessly and seamlessly.

Broadcom Corporation today announced that its converged network adapters (CNAs) have earned FCoE (Fiber Channel over Ethernet) certification on VMware vSphere 5. Following other recent certifications — EMC E Lab and NetApp validation — VMware vSphere 5 marks another major industry certification milestone in Broadcom's expanding 10GbE storage and networking ecosystem.

Broadcom Corporation today announced the industry's first 10GbE eight-channel, front panel Ethernet physical layer transceiver (PHY). The new Broadcom BCM84780 Octal SFI-XFI PHY establishes a new standard for higher bandwidth data center and enterprise network performance and server virtualization while reducing chip size and power by approximately 25 percent. The addition of the BCM84780 extends Broadcom's industry-leading portfolio of single, d...

Broadcom Corporation today introduced the world's first microwave outdoor unit (ODU) on a chip. With unparalleled integration, the BCM85810 combines the functionality of up to 10 off-the-shelf chips, dramatically reducing the size, complexity, production cost and power consumption of microwave radio frequency units (RFUs).

Broadcom Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an 11 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $.10 per share ($.40 per share on an annual basis) payable to holders of the Company's Class A and Class B common stock. Today's announcement builds on the Company's strategy to return meaningful capital to shareholders.