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BroadLight is a leading provider of highly integrated networking and fiber access Passive Optical Network
processors. The addition of BroadLight extends Broadcom's industry leading broadband access product line,
enabling Broadcom to offer a complete, end-to-end Gigabit Passive Optical Network solution for customers —
from the optical line terminal at the central office to the optical network unit at the home.
April 2012
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Santa Clara, CA
Broadcom acquired a world leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions powering next-generation Internet networks. NetLogic's
engineering expertise in multi-core embedded and knowledge-based processors enables Broadcom to deliver a complete, end-to-end network infrastructure
solution for customers.
February 2012
NetLogic Microsystems products have been integrated into the Infrastructure section of Broadcom.com in the following markets and categories:
NetLogic Microsystems customers can find product support information by visiting the Broadcom Customer Support Portal.
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Tel Aviv, Israel
Broadcom acquired an expert team of engineers focused on security, an essential ingredient across
Broadcom platforms. This acquisition is part of Broadcom's strategy to acquire innovative technologies
and the highest quality engineering teams with a solid track record of execution.
May 2011
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Herzliya, Israel
A leading provider of highly integrated, high performance, mixed signal semiconductors
for microwave backhaul systems. Provigent's engineering expertise in microwave radio products
rounds out Broadcom's broad portfolio of Ethernet networking solutions for service providers
and taps the fast-growing microwave backhaul equipment business, which is seen as reaching
an estimated $5 billion per year amid the exponential rise in wireless traffic and transition
to 4G networking.
April 2011
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Barcelona, Spain
A developer of system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for home networking over
power lines. Powerline networking uses existing electrical wiring to create an
in-home network, enabling a cost-effective and efficient method to connect
multiple devices and distribute digital content throughout the home. When
combined with Broadcom's world-class portfolio of wired and wireless solutions
for the home, powerline networking enables the design of more highly integrated
SoCs that allow whole-home network coverage.
December 2010
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Santa Clara, CA
A leading provider of fourth generation (4G) wireless platform solutions. Beceem has announced the industry's
first 4G multimode platform that can support both LTE and WiMAX 4G networks. The acquisition of Beceem is expected
to enable Broadcom to accelerate the market availability of integrated, low-cost 4G smartphones, mobile computing,
consumer electronics products and wireless gateways.
November 2010
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Ra´anana, Israel
A leading supplier of system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for femtocells. Femtocells communicate with a
service provider's network through a broadband connection, allowing users to continue using their mobile devices
without losing connectivity. The acquisition of Percello is expected to enable Broadcom to lower overall bill
of material cost and accelerate the time to market for best-in-class and energy-efficient femtocell technology.
November 2010
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United Kingdom
A leading fabless developer of Short-Range Data Communication semiconductor and system solutions focusing on
near field communication (NFC). By combining Innovision's NFC technology with Broadcom's advanced combo chips
and wireless connectivity portfolio, Broadcom expects to accelerate the market transition to NFC in smart phones
and other mobile devices.
July 2010
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Petaluma, CA
A leading supplier of Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) chipsets and software. By combining Teknovus'
EPON technology with Broadcom's switching, home gateway, Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) and cable
solutions, Broadcom will enable leading carrier and service providers to deliver their residential, enterprise,
and cellular customers higher performance multimedia, data, and voice services.
March 2010
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Yakum, Israel
A developer of switch fabric solutions for data center networking equipment. Dune's scalable interconnect fabric plus
Broadcom's Ethernet products will enable Broadcom to meet the emerging requirements for large-scale data center and cloud
computing networks.
December 2009
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Markham, Canada
A leading provider of DTV solutions, interactive platforms and panel processors. With this acquisition, Broadcom
expands its tier one customer base while enhancing and strengthening its existing portfolio of innovative DTV system
solutions, resulting in a complete product line that covers all segments of the DTV market while delivering the scale
and focus needed to forge a market-leading DTV business.
August 2008
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Sunnyvale, CA
A leading provider of optical drive technologies. With this acquisition, Broadcom is able to integrate Sunext
Design's single-chip front-end technology with Broadcom's industry leading system-on-a-chip (SoC) back-end Blu-ray
Disc® platform, resulting in a strengthened integration roadmap that will drive the cost of these devices down
to levels that enable widespread consumer adoption of high definition optical disc players and recorders.
March 2008
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San Jose, CA
A leading provider of GPS semiconductor products and
software for mobile phones, personal navigation devices
and networks. By combining Global Locate's GPS
technology with Broadcom's leading Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi®, cellular and other mobile technologies will
provide leading handset makers with wireless
connectivity solutions that add significant value to
feature and smart phone products.
June 2007
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Newton Centre, MA
A leading developer of networking technologies
based on the MoCA™ (Multimedia over Coax
Alliance) standard, which enables distribution of high
quality digital multimedia content throughout the home
over existing coaxial cable. With this acquisition,
Broadcom is adding MoCA to the multiple other
technologies it offers to address end users'
connectivity needs worldwide for the distribution of
digital content throughout the home, supplementing its
industry leading Wi-Fi®, Ethernet, and
Bluetooth® products, among others.
May 2007
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Morrisville, NC
A leading developer of production-ready networking software
that enables communication system manufacturers to reduce development
costs and deliver IP/Ethernet products to market faster. By combining
LVL7's software expertise with Broadcom's industry-leading networking
products, Broadcom will be able to satisfy the growing demand for
integrated hardware and software solutions and enable customers to
accelerate time to market and reduce system cost
November 2006
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Andover, MA
A leading provider of semiconductor solutions for
scalable packet switching and routing systems-on-a-chip
(SoCs) that are deployed in enterprise core and metropolitan
Ethernet networks. By combining Broadcom's industry-leading
StrataXGS® III Ethernet switch silicon solutions with
Sandburst's innovative technology and engineering teams,
Broadcom will be able to offer a complete portfolio of
end-to-end Ethernet switch solutions.
January 2006
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Fremont, CA
A leading developer of mobile digital television tuner
and low-power Wi-Fi® technologies. By combining Athena's
DVB-H tuner and Wi-Fi design capabilities with Broadcom's
mobile multimedia technology for H.264 decoding and broad
portfolio of wireless solutions, Broadcom is now uniquely
suited to provide all the pieces required by developers
of next generation mobile devices.
October 2005
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Mountain View, CA
A developer of 10 Gigabit Ethernet network interface
controllers with advanced Ethernet processing technology
for server networking, network storage and clustering
applications. By pairing Siliquent's technology with
Broadcom's proven expertise in Gigabit Ethernet and Fast
Ethernet transceivers and switching solutions, Broadcom
accelerates the delivery of 10GbE converged-NICs (C-NICs)
for server LAN-on-motherboard applications.
July 2005
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Santa Clara, CA
A leading provider of semiconductor solutions for
Bluetooth® wireless headset products. By combining
Broadcom's existing strengths, customer relationships,
presence in complementary markets, and proven Bluetooth
solutions with Zeevo's technology and innovative
solutions, Broadcom's customers will benefit from a
stronger product portfolio, optimized total solutions,
enhanced support and a more comprehensive roadmap.
March 2005
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Sunnyvale, CA
A provider of cellular gateway products that enable both
wireless networking and internet connectivity over local
cellular networks. By combining Alliant's expertise in
wireless technologies with our already diverse product
portfolio, Broadcom has further strengthened its technology
expertise in the mobile and wireless market.
February 2005
Cambridge, UK
A leading developer of advanced mobile imaging,
multimedia and 3D graphics technology optimized for use
in cellphones and other mobile devices. Through this
acquisition of Alphamosaic and its VideoCore®
technology, Broadcom has added an expertise and
technology to provide complete reference designs for
next generation, feature-rich multimedia mobile phone
platforms.
September 2004
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San Diego, CA
A leading developer of baseband co-processors
addressing WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple
Access) mobile devices. Pairing Zyray's technology with
Broadcom's EDGE/GPRS/GSM and GPRS/GSM baseband
processors will enable two-chip WCDMA multi-mode
phones in the near term and provides the potential for
future solutions with enhanced integration.
June 2004
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San Diego, CA
A leading provider of software solutions for
Bluetooth® wireless products. The combination of
WIDCOMM's industry-leading software and Broadcom's
leading Bluetooth semiconductor portfolio enables
Broadcom to provide the industry's most complete and
optimized system solutions for cable-free communications
between mobile phones, headsets, handheld computers,
mice and keyboards, and multiple other products.
April 2004
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Andover, MA
A leader in advanced video compression technology
for a broad range of consumer digital video applications.
The combination of technologies and products from Broadcom
and Sand Video will enable Broadcom's customers to bring
to market next-generation video solutions for a range of
products, including digital TVs, enhanced cable and
satellite TV set-top boxes, personal video recorders
(PVRs), high definition DVD recorders and players,
Internet Protocol (IP) set-top boxes, and video
conferencing.
April 2004
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Kfar-Saba, Israel
A supplier of solutions for improved cellular
receptions of voice, video, music and multimedia. With
this acquisition, Broadcom adds M-stream's performance
enhancements to its existing mobile and wireless
portfolio.
April 2004
Nashua, NH
A provider of full-featured enterprise-class RAID
software to the server storage market. The acquisition
of RAIDCore and its full-featured, enterprise-class RAID
software stack will enable Broadcom to offer a unique
and complete set of RAID solutions. By combining Broadcom
silicon and RAIDCore software we are able to develop
highly integrated RAID-on-chip (ROC) and RAID-on-motherboard
(ROM) solutions for entry-level and mid-range server
applications.
January 2004
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Santa Clara, CA
A leading provider of field proven, open-standards-based storage area
networking technology. By acquiring a substantial portion of Gadzoox
Network's assets, Broadcom broadened its product portfolio in storage
area networking with a family of standard-based 1-, 2- and 10- Gigabit
Fibre Channel chips and firmware.
March 2003
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Santa Clara, CA
A leading supplier of chipsets and reference designs for use in
cellular phones, cellular modem cards and wireless PDAs. Through
this acquisition we obtained Mobilink's single-chip baseband
processors with MCU, DSP and mixed signal functionality targeted
to the GSM and GPRS mobile phone markets, as well as its platform
solution, which integrated complete mobile phone functionality with
MMI software and multimedia features.
May 2002
Press Releases:
- 05/29/02 - Broadcom Completes Acquisition of Mobilink Telecom
- 04/08/02 - Broadcom Announces Conference Call to Discuss Acquisition of Mobilink Telecom, Inc
- 04/08/02 - Broadcom to Acquire Mobilink Telecom, Inc., A Leading Provider of Chipsets and Manufacturing-Ready Reference Designs for Cellular Phones, Wireless PDAs and Cellular Modem Cards
El Segundo, CA
A developer of integrated circuits for wireless data
communications and future mobile devices. The acquisition
of Kimalink expanded Broadcom's cellular data portfolio
and strengthened Broadcom's position within the mobile
and wireless markets.
July 2001
Quebec, B.C.
A developer of next generation mobile devices. By
combining PortaTec's mobile solutions with Broadcom's
existing family of mobile products, Broadcom's customers
will benefit from a broad product portfolio and complete
solutions for next generation mobile devices.
July 2001
Santa Clara, CA
An independent supplier of high-performance system
input/output (I/O) integrated circuits for servers,
workstations and storage platforms. ServerWorks™
SystemI/O™ silicon solutions act as the essential
conduits for delivering high-bandwidth data in and out
of servers, and coordinating all I/O transactions within
the server platform including between external I/O, the
main system memory, and the CPUs.
January 2001
Herzliya, Israel
A leading supplier of digital/audio MPEG-2
compression and decompression chips enabling personal
video recording (PVR), interactive videoconferencing,
and Internet Protocol (IP) video streaming for the
consumer electronics market. The By combining Broadcom's
family of interactive-TV video decoder devices with
VisionTech's MPEG-2 single-chip compression technology,
we have created the industry's most advanced and
comprehensive solution for next generation PVR-enabled
set-top boxes.
January 2001
Santa Clara, CA
A developer of high-performance microprocessor solutions for broadband
networking. SiByte's high-performance network processors complemented
Broadcom's Internet Protocol (IP) switches, communications digital signal
processors, IP security solutions and physical layer transmission products,
and have enabled us to create the industry's most comprehensive portfolio
of products for the networking and Internet infrastructure markets.
December 2000
San Jose, CA
A developer of high-performance enterprise and optical networking
communications chips. By adding Allayer's processor expertise to our product
portfolio, Broadcom was able to build upon its leadership in the delivery of
broadband solutions for networking services spanning, local, metropolitan and
wide area network.
December 2000
Cambridge, UK
A leading developer of high port density, low-power DSL chipsets, software
and communications processor technology. By adding a full range of DSL
expertise to Broadcom's local, metropolitan and wide area network, voice,
video and home networking capabilities, we enhanced our leadership in the
delivery of broadband solutions for all major telephony infrastructure,
enterprise and home markets.
November 2000
San Jose, CA
A developer of innovative communications processor technology, software,
and development tools for high-density voice, fax and data packet transmission
over WANs. Combined with the Broadcom xChange™ VoIP software, Silicon Spice's
technology enabled Broadcom to offer very high-density packet telephony silicon
and software solutions to equipment manufacturers of carrier gateways, access
gateways and remote access concentrators.
October 2000
Irvine, CA
A supplier of mixed-signal integrated circuits for the high-speed
communications infrastructure market. NewPort Communications' optical
communication technology extended Broadcom's product offering into the
Synchronous Optical Network/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SONET/SDH) and
10-Gigabit Ethernet network space, enabling us to offer optical
communication OEMs and laser module suppliers with a broad portfolio of
optical and WAN infrastructure products.
October 2000
Seattle, WA
A provider of integrated circuit design including full
chip designs and embedded macro blocks for microprocessors,
system-on-a-chip and ASIC designs. Through the
acquisition of PICCO-Puyallup, Broadcom increased its
ability to offer customers custom silicon design
capabilities that integrate their own intellectual
property with Broadcom's propriety intellectual property
cores.
August 2000
El Segundo, CA
A pioneer in the development and commercial integration of radio
frequency (RF) integrated circuits for short-range wireless data
communications. Innovent's Blutonium® family of Bluetooth®
transceivers and systems helped extend Broadcom's communications leadership
position into the wireless space, specifically focused at personal area
networks (PANs) and local area networks (LANs).
July 2000
Pasadena, CA
A developer of high-performance digital visual interface (DVI) solutions
for both wired and wireless environments. By integrating Pivotal's
technology with Broadcom's cable-TV technologies, Broadcom was able to
develop silicon solutions that digitally transmit secure, high quality
graphics and video content from the set-top box or PC to digital cable TV,
HDTV, CRT and flat panel displays.
June 2000
Mountain View, CA
A developer of high-performance Internet security processors for
e-commerce and virtual private networking (VPN) applications. BlueSteel
Network's technology provided Broadcom with a scalable family of security
processors and cores, with performance up to one gigabit per second and
beyond, for VPN products and could also be integrated into Broadcom's
"system-on-a-chip" devices.
March 2000
San Jose, CA
A developer of 3D graphics technology for set-top boxes and digital TVs.
The acquisition of Stellar broadened Broadcom's graphics and video
technology offering with a patented 3D visual processing architecture that
optimizes the use of available memory while providing the highest quality
image/screen resolution for 3D gaming applications on set-top boxes and
televisions and photo-realistic imaging on handheld Internet devices.
March 2000
Atlanta, GA
A developer of communication algorithms and software for broadband
networks. Digital Furnace's Propane™ software solution enabled Broadcom
to triple the upstream bandwidth capacity of its DOCSIS™ cable modem
chipsets, which will enable cable operators to cost effectively support
new interactive services in the residential and business markets.
March 2000
Mountain View, CA
A provider of complete software data/fax modem implementations for
general purpose embedded processors, PC CPUs and digital signal
processors (DSPs). Broadcom paired AltoCom's software modem with its
home networking technology to produce an integrated V.90 and home
networking solution for seamlessly accessing and sharing Internet content
throughout the home over the existing telephone line.
August 1999
Vancouver, B.C.
A developer of OpenVoIP™ embedded communications software that
enables the transmission of digital voice, fax and data packets over
data networks, including the Internet. HotHaus' DSP software expertise
enabled Broadcom to develop silicon hardware cores with embedded DSP
software that addresses the delivery of voice over the broadband
packet-switched network.
August 1999
Bangalore, India
A developer of advanced semiconductor products for digital video
content and distribution applications. Armedia expandedBroadcom's
broadband communications expertise, enabling us to incorporate advanced
video decoding technology into "system-on-a-chip" devices for the
interactive set-top box and cable modem markets.
June 1999
Sunnyvale, CA
A developer of advanced silicon technology for high-speed home
networking applications. Through this transaction, Broadcom acquired
Epigram's advanced iLine10 family of semiconductors, which enables
consumers to use their in-home telephone wire to connect PCs,
entertainment devices and other intelligent appliances together throughout
the home for distributing and sharing broadband services and PC-based
peripheral equipment, and InsideLine™ technology, which provided
Broadcom with an end-to-end broadband silicon solution that enabled
Broadcom to develop "system-on-a-chip" gateway solutions for the delivery
of digital voice, video and data services into the home and small office.
June 1999
San Jose, CA
A developer of highly integrated silicon for multi-layer switching
equipment in enterprise networking applications. Maverick's technology
broadened our silicon product offering, enabling Broadcom to develop
multi-layer switch products that address the unification of voice, video
and data services across the LAN and WAN.
June 1999
