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.
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Connectivity Products Division
Past deals in Wireless
MagnaCom
Acquisition in 2016
MagnaCom, Ltd. is a technology company specializing in advanced modulation technology known as WAM, which addresses global spectrum congestion and the increasing demand for bandwidth. Founded in 2013 and based in Petach-Tikvah, Israel, with operations in the United States, MagnaCom offers WAM-RX, an ultra-sensitive Wi-Fi receiver that enhances the power, range, and speed of Wi-Fi devices. The WAM technology is versatile and applicable across various wired and wireless systems, including cellular networks, satellite communications, cable television, DSL modems, and fiber infrastructure. The company has gathered a team of experts from notable firms such as Broadcom and Motorola Mobility, focusing on providing solutions for carriers, handset manufacturers, and communication IC vendors seeking to optimize bandwidth usage and improve performance in their products.
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 an innovator of high performance, mixed-signal ICs for wireless communications. Developed by a world-class engineering team, Javelin's products are implemented in a standard CMOS process technology. Javelin was founded in 2007 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Provigent
Acquisition in 2011
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for the fixed wireless and cellular infrastructure markets. Founded in 2000, the company develops products such as the PVG610 and PVG610X SoCs, which facilitate broadband wireless transmission and support the transmission of orthogonally polarized signals at the same frequency. Additionally, Provigent offers the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point wireless systems, alongside development kits like the PVG9610 and PVG350MDK to aid in the development of wireless solutions. The company's offerings are designed for applications including cellular backhaul networks, fixed wireless transmission, and private wireless networks, aiming to simplify operations and enhance internet connectivity.
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 that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera offers a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which provides high-performance computing for various embedded applications. The company also develops multicore software development tools and production boards, such as TILExpress PCIe cards, to support its processors. Tilera's innovations aim to meet the processing and power needs of modern digital and wireless infrastructures.
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 designer and manufacturer of semiconductors, focusing on the development of CMOS radio transceiver integrated circuit (IC) products. The company operates as a fabless IC firm, targeting the rapidly expanding markets of wireless broadband communications and convergence, which encompass video, audio, and data transmission. Utilizing a patented CMOS radio technology platform, Athena Semiconductors delivers products characterized by high integration, cost-effectiveness, and superior performance, catering to the increasing demands of modern communication technologies.
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 offers a range of semiconductor and software products designed specifically for stereo wireless headsets, enabling enhanced connectivity and performance in audio devices. Through its innovative technology, Zeevo aims to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable wireless communication solutions in the consumer electronics market.
Agere Systems
Acquisition in 2004
Agere Systems is a manufacturer of integrated circuit components specializing in telecommunications and data communication technologies. The company develops and commercializes advanced solutions for complex processing needs, focusing on Layer 2 through 7 applications. Agere provides powerful multi-protocol network processors that enable equipment manufacturers to build wire-speed programmable routers, switches, and network management systems. With a strong emphasis on serving carriers, service providers, and enterprises, Agere's products support a range of services, including OC-12, OC-48, and Gigabit Ethernet. Its offerings extend across two primary segments: Consumer Enterprise, which includes integrated circuits for mobile and wireless communications, and Telecommunications, which caters to enterprise networking 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 is known for its SPINNER™ family of WCDMA semiconductor products, which includes the SPINNERchip, an add-on WCDMA baseband processor. This technology allows handset manufacturers to efficiently create a range of mobile devices, including single-mode WCDMA, dual-mode GPRS/GSM, and tri-mode EDGE/GPRS/GSM products. Zyray Wireless aims to facilitate the transition to dual-mode WCDMA devices, providing solutions that are cost-effective and reduce the risks and time associated with product development in the wireless industry.
WIDCOMM
Acquisition in 2004
WIDCOMM specializes in Bluetooth software, systems, and designs that facilitate communication between intelligent devices over short-range wireless connections. The company aims to enhance accessibility in communication by providing its services to semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, as well as computing device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its technology supports a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, cell phones, keyboards, and headphones, ensuring seamless wireless connectivity for users.
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.
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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