LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CES International
2015 --
News Highlights:
- Simplifies next-generation broadband gateway development and
deployment
- Speeds introduction of new data services to a broad subscriber
base
- Enables operators to provide customized user experiences
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global leader in
semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications,
today announced that its industry-leading portfolio of DOCSIS 3.0
and DOCSIS 3.1 silicon supports a new open source software stack
developed in collaboration with Comcast. The software under
development will serve as the foundation for a new version of the
Reference Design Kit (RDK) for broadband devices. The combined
technology will enable cable multi-system operators (MSOs) to
accelerate services for subscriber's home gateways, including
customized parental controls and firewall protection. Visit
Broadcom's 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) site to learn more
at www.connectingeverything.com.
Support for the new broadband software stack is engineered for
compatibility while retaining the advanced features in Broadcom's
cable gateway silicon, such as downstream Full-band Capture,
upstream diagnostic analysis and extensive hardware acceleration
for superior Wi-Fi and tunnel throughput.
"Leveraging our successful integration of RDK into
field-deployed cable video products, Broadcom is now expanding its
support of our cable gateway silicon for the next generation of
cable gateway products," said Jay
Kirchoff, Broadcom Vice President of Cable Modem Marketing.
"By combining our proven DOCSIS 3.0 and DOCSIS 3.1 silicon with new
RDK software for broadband devices, Broadcom is helping to create
even more flexible broadband equipment that allows operators to
introduce new data services faster."
"As we look to expand our Reference Design Kit from set-top
boxes to gateways, we are delighted to be working on integration
with top technology providers such as Broadcom," said Sree Kotay, Comcast Cable Chief Software
Architect. "With Broadcom's support, we can deliver expanded data
services to our residential customers more quickly."
Additional information about the Reference Design Kit can be
found at www.rdkcentral.com.
Availability
Broadcom's cable gateway silicon with new RDK software for
broadband devices is currently sampling.
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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 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.
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Contacts
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Flaherty
Manager,
Communications
408-922-7877
isa@broadcom.com
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Investors
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Andrew
Vice President,
Treasury & Investor Relations
949-926-6932
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Desai
Director, Investor
Relations
949-926-4425
sameerd@broadcom.com
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