Broadcom Drives Future Growth of China's Next Generation Broadband Initiative

Demonstrating its commitment to innovating cable networks in China, Broadcom combines a consistent home software platform, key home networking standards support and Chinese security standard integration to deliver an Internet-based, connected home environment in China.



Broadcom will be hosting a press conference at this week's ICTC show in Hangzhou and will also be demonstrating its connected home cable solutions in booth #A6.



Key Features



With highly integrated, scalable and cost-effective solutions, Broadcom's connected home cable platforms are tailored to meet the next phase of China's NGB initiative. Key integrated features include:



•Combined Internet & TV Delivery: Broadcom enables cable operators in China to deliver broadcast, broadband and over-the-top content to their subscribers



•Connected Home: Broadcom supports a full range of connected home standards including 5G WiFi (based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard), MoCA and Powerline Communications to connect devices and content throughout the home



•OTT Content Simplified: Broadcom is the only company with a consistent home software platform that delivers rich Internet experiences in the home



•Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology: offers more flexible front-end design to support the growing need for multiple TV, video and Internet streams to multiple screens



•FBC Remote Diagnostics: reduces total cost of ownership by offering operators real-time management and upgrade capabilities to improve customer service



•Secure Content Delivery: Broadcom supports the China DCAS standard for advanced security across the network



•Key consumer benefits: Broadcom enables fast channel change and constant volume levels.



Broadcom's connected home cable platforms tailored for China are now shipping.



Dan Marotta, Broadcom's Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group commented: With consistent software and advanced security platforms, Broadcom is setting the stage for the next evolution in NGB — an Internet-based connected home experience. By partnering with the top cable manufacturers, operators and middleware providers, we look forward to delivering a new way to experience TV and broadband in China.