Broadcom has launched a new accelerated processing unit that integrates dual-band Wi-Fi 8 radios, aimed at enhancing power efficiency and security for smart home devices. This chipset is designed to facilitate on-device AI inference for residential consumers.
Broadcom has introduced new WiFi8 technology, featuring the BCM4918 accelerated processing unit and two dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices, the BCM6714 and BCM6719, at CES. Samples of these chips are now available for evaluation.
Silent Data Corruption (SDC) is a significant issue in semiconductor design, especially in high-performance computing settings like AI data centers. A recent presentation by Broadcom Inc. and Siemens EDA at the 2025 TSMC OIP event addressed this challenge and proposed solutions through in-system embedded deterministic testing.
Broadcom has introduced Gen 8 Fibre Channel SAN switches equipped with quantum-safe encryption. This move aims to enhance storage security and protect against potential quantum computing threats in the future.
Broadcom has announced its Gen 8 128G Fibre Channel switch portfolio, which it claims is the first quantum-safe SAN architecture with 128G speed. The new offering features AI-powered SAN management and quantum-safe cryptography.
The article discusses the potential acquisitions of chip startups by Broadcom's customers and the subsequent impact on Broadcom itself. It raises questions about how these strategic moves will shape Broadcom's market position and innovation capabilities.