BRCM Profile
Broadcom
Corporation is a global technology company that specializes in
designing and developing semiconductors and software solutions for
wired and wireless communications, enterprise storage, and industrial
markets. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in San
Jose, California.
Some key products and services offered by
Broadcom include:
Semiconductors: Broadcom designs and develops
a wide range of semiconductors, including chips for data center
networking, broadband access, wireless communications, and other
applications. The company's semiconductors are used in a variety of
devices, including smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, modems, and
routers.
Software: Broadcom offers a range of software
solutions that complement its semiconductor products, including
network software, storage software, and enterprise software.
Wireless connectivity: Broadcom is a leader in wireless connectivity,
providing chips for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS technologies.
Optical networking: Broadcom is a leading provider of optical
networking components, including optical transceivers and modules.
Broadcom operates in multiple geographic regions, including the
Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company is committed to
sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce
its environmental impact, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and minimizing waste.
In 2016, Broadcom announced its intention
to acquire Brocade Communications Systems, a provider of networking
solutions for data centers, in a deal valued at approximately $5.5
billion. The acquisition was completed in 2017.
In 2018,
Broadcom announced its intention to acquire CA Technologies, an
enterprise software company, for $18.9 billion. The acquisition was
completed later that year.
As of March 2023, Broadcom
Corporation is a subsidiary of Avago Technologies, a semiconductor
company based in
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