Broadcom's Dual-Band 802.11n Solutions Deliver the First Real Wi-Fi(R) Multimedia...

Broadcom's Dual-Band 802.11n Solutions Deliver the First Real Wi-Fi(R)
Multimedia Experience
Cutting-Edge Routers from NETGEAR(R) and Cisco's Linksys(R) Division Expand
Network Capacity to Support Simultaneous Video, Voice and Data Applications
Throughout a Home

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 2008 International CES --
Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for
wired and wireless communications, today announced that its dual-band 802.11n
technology is enabling cutting-edge Wi-Fi(R) products to offer multimedia
capabilities that other solutions can only promise -- simultaneous voice,
video and data applications. Recently named the number one Wi-Fi chip vendor
for innovation and implementation by ABI Research, Broadcom continues to
innovate and execute with its line of dual-band Intensi-fi(tm) solutions. By
utilizing both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands simultaneously,
Broadcom(R) dual-band 802.11n products greatly expand network capacity and
enable consumers to get the most from their wireless networks.
Broadcom continues to collaborate with network equipment manufacturers to
bring the benefits of dual-band products to the consumer Wi-Fi market. Two
leading Wi-Fi vendors have selected Broadcom Intensi-fi solutions for their
latest dual-band routers. This includes the new NETGEAR(R) RangeMax Dual-Band
Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300) and the Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Wireless-N
Gigabit Router (WRT600N) from Linksys(R), a division of Cisco. The breadth of
Broadcom's Wi-Fi portfolio provides partners with a plethora of design
choices, enabling them to build dual-band products with distinct feature sets
and price points.
"The pervasiveness of HD content and emergence of IPTV services are
creating enormous demand for wireless products that allow consumers to view
video content on any screen in their home," said Rahul Patel, Senior Director
of Marketing for Broadcom's Wireless LAN business unit. "Consumer electronics
manufacturers are already implementing 802.11n in HDTVs and set-top boxes
devices. Broadcom is optimizing both the performance and cost of our dual-band
solutions to accelerate the adoption of 802.11n in many other home theater
products."
Increasing network capacity is critical as hundreds of millions of
wireless products (including 802.11b/g and Bluetooth(R) devices, cordless
phones, microwave ovens, etc.) compete for three non-overlapping channels in
the 2.4 GHz band. Broadcom's Intensi-fi technology provides 24 additional
non-overlapping channels in the 5 GHz band, which is similar to opening an
eight-lane freeway next to a crowded single-lane road. In addition to
improving "traffic flow" on both roads, the freeway's additional capacity
allows even the largest vehicles to travel at their top speeds by using lanes
without other traffic. For Wi-Fi users, these large vehicles represent video
applications, which require more throughput (10-20 Mbps for each stream) and
stronger connections to ensure a smooth video experience.
"Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N is an important technology for
consumers moving entertainment content throughout the connected home," said
Mani Dhillon, Director of Product Marketing, Linksys Consumer Business
Organization. "Using both parts of the spectrum multiplies the available
bandwidth to support high-quality video, voice over IP and gaming applications
on a Wi-Fi network."
Wireless routers with simultaneous dual-band functionality allow Wi-Fi
users to maximize performance for multimedia applications, while remaining
compatible with existing wireless devices on their network. For example,
consumers can use the 2.4 GHz band for applications such as e-mail, Internet
surfing and wireless printing, which require less bandwidth but must remain
compatible with existing 802.11b/g products. At the same time, the router can
stream flawless HD video to laptops and televisions throughout the house on
the 5 GHz band.
"Wireless networking has become so popular that home networks increasingly
overlap in the neighborhood, severely impacting network performance for video
streaming, gaming and Internet telephony," said David Henry, Director of
Product Marketing for NETGEAR's Consumer Products. "By incorporating
Broadcom's Intensi-fi technology into our new RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N
Router, we can avoid interference and maximize wireless performance and range,
delivering to our customers faster downloads, high-quality media streaming,
and better online gaming."
Intensi-fi Delivers a Better Wireless Multimedia Experience
Broadcom Intensi-fi technology enables a better multimedia experience by
boosting the performance and range of Wi-Fi products. Routers with Broadcom's
single-chip 802.11n solution (the BCM4322) and Gigabit Ethernet processor (the
BCM4705) provide ample bandwidth for several HD video streams, plus voice over
IP (VoIP) calls, gaming and other multimedia applications. To maintain high
definition video connections throughout a home, Intensi-fi chips leverage a
unique receiver architecture that provides the highest quality radio signals
of any solution on the market. As a result, manufacturers can achieve superior
performance with a 2x2 antenna configuration, without incurring additional
costs for more antennas.
Intensi-fi technology also offers more 5 GHz channel options than
competing 802.11n chipsets. Broadcom became the first 802.11n supplier to
receive FCC certification for dynamic frequency selection (DFS), a technique
used to detect and avoid incumbent radar systems, such as military and weather
radar, in the 5 GHz band. The certification of Broadcom's 802.11n reference
design (BCM94705LMP) enables partners to implement DFS and provide Wi-Fi users
with fifteen additional channels on which to transmit video, voice and data.
Lastly, Intensi-fi solutions use a number of quality of service (QoS)
techniques to enhance wireless voice and video applications. Broadcom's
OneDriver(TM) software offers certified support for Wi-Fi Multimedia
(WMM(TM)), a set of important QoS features that helps Wi-Fi routers prioritize
audio, video and voice traffic on a wireless network. These features were
critical to certifying Broadcom's 802.11n router reference design Windows
Vista(R) Premium. This designation is given to products that meet stringent
requirements and deliver a great user experience with devices based on
Microsoft's latest operating system.
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in
semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom(R) products
enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the
home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide 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).
Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies,
with 2006 revenue of $3.67 billion, and holds over 2,300 U.S. and 1,000
foreign patents, more than 7,100 additional pending patent applications, and
one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and
wireless transmission of voice, video and data.
Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research
facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at
+1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.
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