BROADCOM INC AVGOD

Overview

Broadcom Inc. is a leading global technology company that specializes in the design, development, and supply of a wide range of semiconductor devices. The company is renowned for its high-performance digital and mixed-signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) based devices as well as its analog III-V based products. Broadcom has an expansive global presence and operates through two main segments: Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software. Founded in 1961 with its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, Broadcom has established itself as an essential provider of semiconductor solutions for a multitude of applications across various sectors including networking, telecommunications, computing, and industrial automation.

Products and Services

• Set-top Box System-on-Chips (SoCs): Broadcom designs SoCs for set-top boxes, enabling providers to deliver high-quality video content to consumers. These SoCs are integral for the operation of satellite, cable, and IPTV set-top boxes.
• Networking SoCs: Includes solutions for cable, digital subscriber line, and passive optical networking for central office and consumer premise equipment, facilitating robust broadband access and connectivity.
• Wireless LAN SoCs: These products enable high-performance wireless local area network access points, supporting faster and more reliable Wi-Fi connections.
• Ethernet Switching and Routing: Broadcom offers custom silicon solutions for Ethernet switching and routing, critical for the infrastructure of enterprise and data center networks.
• RF Semiconductor Devices: The company provides a range of RF semiconductor devices, including front end modules and filters, catering to the needs of mobile and wireless communication devices.
• Inductive Charging: Broadcom develops inductive charging solutions, facilitating wireless power transfer to devices like smartphones, making charging more convenient.
• Storage Solutions: This includes attached small computer system interface and redundant array of independent disks controllers and adapters, essential for the reliability and efficiency of data storage and retrieval systems.
• Optical Components: Broadcom supplies a variety of fiber optic components, enhancing the performance of networks through high-speed optical communication.
• Industrial and Networking: Products such as optocouplers, industrial fiber optics, and Ethernet PHYs are essential for industrial automation, power generation, and networking applications.