IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
News Highlights:
- Continues Broadcom momentum in fast-growing connected car
market
- Highly integrated devices optimized for automotive infotainment
and telematics systems
- Enables end-to-end ecosystem support for wide range of mobile
devices and wearables
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader
in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications,
today announced two new connectivity chips in its automotive
portfolio. Broadcom's automotive-grade wireless chips, featuring
the latest in 5G WiFi and Bluetooth Smart technology, enable car
makers and tier one integrators to keep pace with the speed and
growth of consumer electronics and Internet of Things (IoT)
industry. The new solutions deliver high-speed connectivity within
and beyond the vehicle, providing Internet, cloud applications and
entertainment content via telematics or hot spot connections. For
more news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom.
Broadcom now offers the industry's first 5G WiFi/Bluetooth Smart
2X2 MIMO combo chip with Real Simultaneous Dual Band (RSDB) support
as well as a stand-alone tri-mode Bluetooth Smart (version 4.2)
system-on-a-chip (SoC). Optimized to meet the rigorous standards of
the automotive industry, all products have been tested to AECQ100
automotive environmental stress requirements, are manufactured in
TS16949 certified facilities and offer full production part
approval process (PPAP) support.
"Broadcom's new automotive-grade chips enable car makers and
tier one suppliers to keep pace with the rapidly evolving mobile
and IoT ecosystem by providing immediate access to the latest in
wireless connectivity technologies," said Richard Barrett, Broadcom Director of Automotive
Wireless Connectivity. "By tailoring our products to meet the
stringent quality and environmental demands of the automotive
industry, we can significantly expand our footprint and stay ahead
of the competition in this fast-growing market."
At the heart of the connected car are the semiconductor chips
that make connectivity possible. As the development cycle quickens,
analysts predict that the number of chips used in vehicles will
rise at a dramatic pace. According to recent analyst data from
Strategy Analytics, there could be nearly 1,000 chips per vehicle
by 2020.
"Car connectivity is becoming the new battleground for product
differentiation in the highly competitive automotive market," said
Strategy Analytics' Richard
Robinson, Automotive Communications and Multimedia Service
Director. "By combining the same technology associated with the
fast-moving mobile and IoT ecosystem with the stringent
requirements of the automotive industry, Broadcom is well
positioned to strongly compete in the rapidly growing automotive IC
market."
Key Features
- BCM89359 5G WiFi/Bluetooth Smart 2X2 MIMO Combo Chip with
RSDB Support
- Optimized for seamless interaction with enhanced wireless
applications and feature-rich systems like Apple CarPlay and Google
Auto Link, the BCM89359 device is the first WLAN combo architected
specifically for multi-band concurrent automotive infotainment and
telematics operation.
- RSDB support enables simultaneous connectivity to the 5 GHz and
2.4 GHz bands, improving throughput and latency when using multiple
applications.
- Integrated 5G WiFi technology provides the bandwidth required
for multiple high resolution in-car displays, allowing uncongested
5GHz video to coexist concurrently with Wi-Fi Internet access and
2.4GHz Bluetooth hands-free audio.
- 2x2 MIMO technology delivers twice the Wi-Fi performance
of any other solution on the market today, providing the highest
throughput in-car network possible for multiple user
experiences.
- A dedicated Bluetooth antenna enables concurrent operation of
Bluetooth and WLAN applications and employs advanced coexistence
algorithms to maximize voice quality and data access speed in
simultaneous operation.
- BCM89072 Tri-mode Bluetooth Smart v4.2 SoC
- The Broadcom BCM89072 tri-function device offers Bluetooth HCI,
Bluetooth embedded stack and Bluetooth Smart functional modes of
operation in a monolithic, single-chip design.
- Integrating a Class 1 transceiver, baseband processor, ARM
Cortex M3 and application memory on a single die allows the
replacement of function-specific devices with a single device that
offers all Bluetooth modes of operation.
- Featuring the latest in Bluetooth Smart technology (also known
as Bluetooth Low Energy), the BCM89072 SoC enables seamless
connectivity between the car and passenger wearable tech to monitor
biometric indicators including driver fatigue, blood alcohol
content and glucose levels.
- Integrated direction finding capability enables future angle of
arrival based V2X applications while supporting a wide spectrum of
existing applications including smart remotes, tire pressure
monitoring and hands free communication.
Availability
The BCM89359 and BCM89072 reference
boards are available today.
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a
FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in
semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications.
Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and
multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile
environments. With one of the industry's broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing
the world by connecting everything®. For more information, go
to www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting
everything®, the 5G WiFi logo and the
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Corporation and/or its affiliates in the
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their respective owners.
Contacts
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Press
Perrin Cox
Manager, Public
Relations
408-922-7855
pcox@broadcom.com
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Investors
T. Peter
Andrew
Vice President,
Treasury & Investor Relations
949-926-6932
andrewtp@broadcom.com
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Sameer
Desai
Director, Investor
Relations
949-926-4425
sameerd@broadcom.com
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