Broadcom Gains Momentum in Draft-802.11n Market as Intensi-fi(TM) Technology Expands into Notebook PCs19 July 2006
Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its Intensi-fi(TM) family of draft-802.11n silicon solutions is gaining momentum as more manufacturers and consumers adopt next generation Wi-Fi(R) technology. In less than four months, Broadcom has shipped over one million Intensi-fi chipsets, providing superior performance and robust wireless connectivity for use in several leading brands of wireless networking gear.
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With the introduction of the Dell Wireless 1500 draft-802.11n dual-band wireless card, Broadcom(R) Intensi-fi technology is now penetrating the PC notebook segment. Dell notebook users can now take advantage of increased wireless coverage and throughput made possible by Intensi-fi technology. The endorsement by a leading notebook manufacturer marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of Intensi-fi technology and expands the ecosystem of high-performance, interoperable Wi-Fi products that can handle bandwidth-hungry applications.
"Intensi-fi solutions deliver the standards-based technology and proven performance that are critical to our notebook partners," said Michael Hurlston, Vice President and General Manager of Broadcom's Wireless LAN Business Unit. "By providing cutting edge connectivity options, Dell is enabling notebook users to enjoy the un-tethered experience of high-definition multimedia access, online gaming, and music streaming from far corners of their home or office."
"Wi-Fi is featured in over 85 percent of notebook PCs, representing over 57 million WLAN chipset units shipped in 2005, which demonstrates strong demand for wireless connectivity in home and business networks," said Celeste Crystal, Senior Analyst from IDC. "By offering draft-802.11n, notebook manufacturers underscore the technology's promise by delivering an end-to-end connectivity solution that provides a new level of wireless performance and range."
Broadcom Intensi-fi technology complies with the current IEEE 802.11n draft specification and is available in a variety of draft-802.11n routers, including those from Linksys, NETGEAR and Buffalo. Intensi-fi solutions are also interoperable with draft-802.11n technology from other chipmakers. As more consumers demand high-performance, interoperable Wi-Fi products that support multimedia applications, Intensi-fi solutions are expected to extend beyond PCs and networking equipment into a variety of consumer devices -- including Wi-Fi phones, storage drives, set-top boxes, broadband modems, TV and stereo equipment, gaming systems and digital cameras.
Broadcom's Wireless LAN Product Family
Broadcom's high performance AirForce(TM) wireless LAN product line includes 54g(R) (the world's most popular Wi-Fi technology), and Intensi-fi (the industry's first IEEE draft-802.11n compliant chipsets). In addition to transceiver solutions that provide single- and dual-band wireless connectivity, Broadcom integrates wireless network processors, communications technologies and its OneDriver software solutions into reference designs that speed customer time-to-market.
OneDriver software also supports WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA (WMM(R)), which provides important quality of service features by prioritizing audio, video and voice traffic on a Wi-Fi network. Broadcom also offers SecureEasySetup(TM) software, which enables users to configure their Wi-Fi networks and activate WPA(TM) security with the push of a button. The industry's leading manufacturers are developing computers, routers, peripherals, phones, broadband modems and a variety of consumer electronics devices connected by Broadcom technologies.
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Our products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. Broadcom provides the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything(R).
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