Broadcom

Broadcom is a leading designer, developer, and global supplier of a diverse array of analog and digital semiconductor solutions. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers an extensive product portfolio that includes over 6,500 items targeted at various key markets such as wireless communications, wired infrastructure, industrial and automotive electronics, and consumer computing peripherals. Its products are integral to a wide range of applications, including cellular phones, data networking, telecommunications, enterprise storage, renewable energy, and factory automation. Broadcom's offerings range from simple discrete devices to complex subsystems that incorporate multiple device types and firmware, as well as mechanical hardware for optoelectronic and capacitive sensors, contributing to the scalability, agility, and security of business operations.

Haitao Xia Ph.D

Director of Data Storage System Architecture

Past deals in Wireless

MagnaCom

Acquisition in 2016
MagnaCom, Ltd. is a technology company based in Petach-Tikvah, Israel, with operations in the United States, focused on developing innovative modulation technologies to address the growing demand for bandwidth and alleviate spectrum congestion. Founded in 2013, the company has created a patented modulation platform known as WAM, which is applicable across various communication systems, including cellular networks, Wi-Fi, satellite and cable television, and fiber infrastructure. Its flagship product, WAM-RX, enhances the performance of Wi-Fi devices by improving power efficiency, range, and speed. MagnaCom collaborates with a team of experts drawn from leading technology firms, and its solutions cater to carriers, handset manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers seeking to optimize spectrum usage and enhance communication capabilities.

Broadcom

Acquisition in 2015
Broadcom is a leading designer, developer, and global supplier of a diverse array of analog and digital semiconductor solutions. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers an extensive product portfolio that includes over 6,500 items targeted at various key markets such as wireless communications, wired infrastructure, industrial and automotive electronics, and consumer computing peripherals. Its products are integral to a wide range of applications, including cellular phones, data networking, telecommunications, enterprise storage, renewable energy, and factory automation. Broadcom's offerings range from simple discrete devices to complex subsystems that incorporate multiple device types and firmware, as well as mechanical hardware for optoelectronic and capacitive sensors, contributing to the scalability, agility, and security of business operations.

Javelin Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2013
Javelin Semiconductor is a developer of high-performance mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for wireless communications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company specializes in complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. Javelin's product offerings include 3G band I CMOS power amplifiers specifically designed for mobile handsets and various 3G applications, such as datacards and modems. Additionally, their technology is utilized in a range of wireless devices, including network PCs, e-books, and tablets, showcasing their commitment to advancing wireless communication capabilities.

Provigent

Acquisition in 2011
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for fixed wireless networks, private wireless networks, and cellular infrastructure markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company develops a range of products, including the PVG610 SoC for broadband wireless transmission systems and the PVG610X SoC, which enables the transmission and reception of two orthogonally polarized signals at the same RF carrier frequency. Additionally, Provigent offers the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point broadband wireless systems. The company also provides development kits, such as the PVG9610, to support the creation of systems based on its SoCs, as well as the PVG350MDK modem development kit for wireless point-to-point applications. Provigent's products are utilized in various applications, including cellular/WiMAX backhaul networks and fixed wireless transmission, contributing to enhanced internet connectivity solutions.

Gigle Networks

Acquisition in 2010
Gigle Networks, established in 2005 with headquarters in Barcelona, Spain, and an additional office in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing system-on-chip integrated circuits tailored for home networking applications. The company offers comprehensive solutions that enable multimedia connectivity throughout homes via wired and wireless Ethernet without requiring new wiring installations.

Percello

Acquisition in 2010
Percello is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2007, specializing in digital baseband solutions for the femtocell market, which addresses the challenges of 3G/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+/LTE networks. The company's products are designed to enhance indoor coverage in areas with weak signals, thereby increasing capacity and enabling new services without the significant expense of traditional fixed infrastructure. Percello's team possesses extensive expertise in silicon design, software, and communication systems, allowing them to develop complex system-on-chip (SoC) solutions from standard to mass production. Through innovative technology, Percello aims to provide flexible and efficient connectivity solutions for both residential and enterprise applications.

Beceem Communications

Acquisition in 2010
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

Innovision Research & Technology

Acquisition in 2010
Innovision R&T delivers innovative and market leading ICs for wireless connectivity solutions. Their primary focus is on short-range data communication from one device to another, passive and/or active, with a special emphasis on Near Field Communications (NFC) and RFID solutions.

Tilera

Series C in 2010
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China. Founded in 2004, Tilera specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. The company's product portfolio includes the TILEPro multicore processor, which is designed to deliver high-performance computing for various embedded applications such as networking, wireless infrastructure, and digital multimedia processing. Additionally, Tilera offers a multicore development environment for programming solutions and TILExpress PCIe production cards.

Wisair

Series D in 2008
Wisair is a fabless semiconductor company providing single-chip based Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions for personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices.

Global Locate

Acquisition in 2007
Global Locate offers semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. It provides GPS chips, software, and network services. The company's semiconductor solutions bring GPS technology to the mobile wireless devices, including handsets, smartphones, PDAs, and other wireless devices. It offers IndoorGPS Driver Software that runs on the handset or mobile wireless device host processor to provide interfaces to the wireless network, handle assistance data, manage chip communications and control, and provide the location APIs for application development. Global Locate, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California with offices in New Jersey; Tokyo, Japan; and Madrid, Spain. As of July 12, 2007, Global Locate, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Broadcom Corp.

Athena Semiconductors

Acquisition in 2005
Athena Semiconductors is a fabless integrated circuit company that specializes in the design and manufacture of semiconductor products, particularly CMOS radio transceiver ICs. The company focuses on addressing the needs of rapidly growing wireless broadband communications and convergence markets by delivering solutions that integrate video, audio, and data transmission. Utilizing a patent-pending CMOS radio technology platform, Athena Semiconductors offers products characterized by high levels of integration, cost-effectiveness, and superior performance, positioning itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry.

Zeevo

Acquisition in 2005
Zeevo, Inc. specializes in the development of system-on-chip solutions tailored for Bluetooth and other wireless communication applications. The company focuses on creating semiconductor and software products designed to enhance the performance of stereo wireless headsets. By integrating advanced technology into its offerings, Zeevo aims to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable wireless communication devices.

Agere Systems

Acquisition in 2004
Agere Systems is a manufacturer specializing in integrated circuit components for various applications, including telecommunications and data communications. The company, originally established as Lucent ME, focuses on providing multi-protocol solutions that facilitate complex Layer 2 through 7 processing. Agere develops and commercializes patented technologies that enable the construction of programmable routers, switches, and network management equipment. Its products cater to a wide range of clients, including carriers, service providers, and enterprises, allowing them to quickly implement advanced services such as OC-12, OC-48, and Gigabit Ethernet. Additionally, Agere operates in segments related to consumer enterprise and telecommunications, producing integrated circuits for mobile devices, wireless communications, and storage area networks.

Zyray Wireless

Acquisition in 2004
Zyray Wireless specializes in the development of wireless intellectual property and semiconductor products for mobile devices. The company focuses on its SPINNER family of WCDMA semiconductor products, which includes the SPINNERchip, an add-on baseband processor designed to facilitate the creation of various mobile device modes, including single-mode WCDMA, dual-mode GPRS/GSM, and tri-mode EDGE/GPRS/GSM. By providing these advanced solutions, Zyray Wireless enables handset manufacturers to transition to dual-mode WCDMA devices in a cost-effective and efficient manner, thereby reducing risks and accelerating product development timelines.

Widcomm

Acquisition in 2004
Widcomm is a global provider of Bluetooth technology solutions. It specializes in developing Bluetooth software, systems, and designs that enable short-range wireless communication between various intelligent devices such as computers, mobile phones, keyboards, and headphones. The company's products facilitate seamless connectivity among electronic equipment, making it easier for users to communicate and exchange data wirelessly. Widcomm serves a diverse range of clients including semiconductor manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, and computing device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

M-Stream

Series A in 2003
M-Stream develops chips for improved reception of voice, video, music and heavy multimedia for second, 2.5, and third-generation cellular communication systems. The start-up raised $1.5 million in its first round of financing in March 2003, at which time it also signed its first agreement with Broadcom. Aside from the $750,000 injection, the deal included an option to buy the company depending on its reaching certain goals.

InnovICs Wireless

Series B in 2000
InnovICs Wireless is focused on providing advanced baseband signal processing solutions to the emerging 2.5G and 3G cellular markets. The company supplies integrated circuits and licenses semiconductor intellectual property cores that deliver unprecedented improvements in data transmission to the wireless handset.

Radiata

Venture Round in 2000
Radiata is a developer of high-speed wireless networking products for the home, small office or home office, enterprise and public area environments. Radiata is a privately held company with corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. There are research and development facilities based in Sydney, Australia. Radiata, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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