Broadcom 5G WiFi Combo Chip Enables Superior Streaming, Gaming and Integrated Mi Box in New Xiaomi 4K Smart TV
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Posted on May 22, 2014 at 7:21:01 AM
Broadcom 5G WiFi Combo Chip Enables Superior Streaming, Gaming and Integrated Mi Box in New Xiaomi 4K Smart TV
Delivers Unparalleled Entertainment Experience to China's Fast-Growing Smart TV Market
IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its 2X2 MIMO 5G WiFi combo chip is the technology behind the latest smart 4K Mi TV2 from leading Chinese innovator Xiaomi. Broadcom(®) 5G WiFi (802.11ac) solutions with integrated beamforming technology enable manufacturers of home entertainment platforms to deliver the speed, range and bandwidth required for streaming HD-quality content, interactive online gaming and seamless connectivity with mobile devices. For more news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom.
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China's smart TV market is booming as consumer appetite for on-demand content, gaming and interaction with mobile devices continues to rise(1). Approximately 85 percent of all LCD TVs will be Smart TVs by 2018, according to a recent report from Gartner(2). Xiaomi's 4K Mi TV2 combines brilliant 4K picture quality, superior gaming features and integrated Mi Box STB with MIUI, offering access to thousands of free HD movies and on-demand over-the-top (OTT) content choices.
"Our goal with the next generation Mi TV is to deliver the extraordinary home entertainment experience our customers have come to expect," said Dai QingSong Xiaomi Vice President. "Broadcom provided a highly integrated solution with the innovative features we required to exceed consumer expectations while reducing overall bill-of-material cost and time-to-market."
Based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard, Broadcom 5G WiFi combo solutions are playing a key role in the connected home. Ideal for home entertainment platforms such as digital televisions and over-the-top media boxes, Broadcom 5G WiFi solutions dramatically increases bandwidth and reliability, delivering the robust wireless connectivity needed for today's mushrooming bandwidth demands. Up to three times faster and six times more power efficient than its 802.11n predecessor, 5G WiFi provides eight times the capacity and broader coverage.
"Our qualified 5G WiFi combo solutions provide leading innovators such as Xiaomi with the components required to get to market quickly with the latest in 11ac technology," said Alex Chou, Broadcom Senior Director, Wireless Connectivity Combos, China. "By combining our cutting edge technology with their own design expertise, Xiaomi has raised the bar for smart TV performance and delivered a remarkable new home entertainment experience to the China consumers."
Key Features of the Broadcom BCM43569 5G WiFi Combo Chip
-- Dual-band 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac combo chip (5G WiFi and Bluetooth Smart)
-- Ideal for home entertainment platforms such as digital televisions and
over-the-top media boxes
-- Integrated Bluetooth 4.0 for supporting remotes, sound bars, home
automation and other Bluetooth peripherals
-- Common USB port for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and integrated Power Amplifiers
(iPA) across both bands
-- Customized Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coexistence algorithms allow Bluetooth
gaming, audio and motion peripherals to perform in challenging
environments
Availability
The recently announced Xiaomi smart Mi TV2 will be available to China consumers on May 27, 2014. The Broadcom BCM43569 is now available.
For ongoing Broadcom news visit our Newsroom, read our B-Connected Blog, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to our RSS Feed.
Resources
(1) IDC
(2) Gartner
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500(®) company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom(®) products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything(®). For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything((®)) and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
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Press Investors
Tamara Snowden Chris Zegarelli
Senior Manager, Product Communications Senior Director, Investor Relations
408-922-6505 949-926-7567
tamaras@broadcom.com czegarel@broadcom.com
SOURCE Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Mobile & Wireless
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Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Mobile & Wireless
Web Site: http://www.broadcom.com
Delivers Unparalleled Entertainment Experience to China's Fast-Growing Smart TV Market
IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its 2X2 MIMO 5G WiFi combo chip is the technology behind the latest smart 4K Mi TV2 from leading Chinese innovator Xiaomi. Broadcom(®) 5G WiFi (802.11ac) solutions with integrated beamforming technology enable manufacturers of home entertainment platforms to deliver the speed, range and bandwidth required for streaming HD-quality content, interactive online gaming and seamless connectivity with mobile devices. For more news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20140522/90338
China's smart TV market is booming as consumer appetite for on-demand content, gaming and interaction with mobile devices continues to rise(1). Approximately 85 percent of all LCD TVs will be Smart TVs by 2018, according to a recent report from Gartner(2). Xiaomi's 4K Mi TV2 combines brilliant 4K picture quality, superior gaming features and integrated Mi Box STB with MIUI, offering access to thousands of free HD movies and on-demand over-the-top (OTT) content choices.
"Our goal with the next generation Mi TV is to deliver the extraordinary home entertainment experience our customers have come to expect," said Dai QingSong Xiaomi Vice President. "Broadcom provided a highly integrated solution with the innovative features we required to exceed consumer expectations while reducing overall bill-of-material cost and time-to-market."
Based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard, Broadcom 5G WiFi combo solutions are playing a key role in the connected home. Ideal for home entertainment platforms such as digital televisions and over-the-top media boxes, Broadcom 5G WiFi solutions dramatically increases bandwidth and reliability, delivering the robust wireless connectivity needed for today's mushrooming bandwidth demands. Up to three times faster and six times more power efficient than its 802.11n predecessor, 5G WiFi provides eight times the capacity and broader coverage.
"Our qualified 5G WiFi combo solutions provide leading innovators such as Xiaomi with the components required to get to market quickly with the latest in 11ac technology," said Alex Chou, Broadcom Senior Director, Wireless Connectivity Combos, China. "By combining our cutting edge technology with their own design expertise, Xiaomi has raised the bar for smart TV performance and delivered a remarkable new home entertainment experience to the China consumers."
Key Features of the Broadcom BCM43569 5G WiFi Combo Chip
-- Dual-band 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac combo chip (5G WiFi and Bluetooth Smart)
-- Ideal for home entertainment platforms such as digital televisions and
over-the-top media boxes
-- Integrated Bluetooth 4.0 for supporting remotes, sound bars, home
automation and other Bluetooth peripherals
-- Common USB port for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and integrated Power Amplifiers
(iPA) across both bands
-- Customized Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coexistence algorithms allow Bluetooth
gaming, audio and motion peripherals to perform in challenging
environments
Availability
The recently announced Xiaomi smart Mi TV2 will be available to China consumers on May 27, 2014. The Broadcom BCM43569 is now available.
For ongoing Broadcom news visit our Newsroom, read our B-Connected Blog, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to our RSS Feed.
Resources
(1) IDC
(2) Gartner
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500(®) company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom(®) products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything(®). For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything((®)) and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140522/90338
Press Investors
Tamara Snowden Chris Zegarelli
Senior Manager, Product Communications Senior Director, Investor Relations
408-922-6505 949-926-7567
tamaras@broadcom.com czegarel@broadcom.com
SOURCE Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Mobile & Wireless
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060609/BROADCOMLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140522/90338
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Mobile & Wireless
Web Site: http://www.broadcom.com