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Broadcom extends custom chip deal with Apple through 2031

Broadcom has expanded its partnership with Apple through a new multi-year agreement that will run until 2031, according to a report by Mark Gurman for Bloomberg. Under the agreement, Broadcom will develop custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips tailored for specific applications. The chips will be used in multiple generations of Apple products, the company said in a regulatory filing. Financial terms were not disclosed. Continue reading “Broadcom extends custom chip deal with Apple through 2031”

Anthropic explores custom AI chip manufacturing partnership with Samsung: Report

Anthropic is reportedly in talks with Samsung Electronics to serve as a manufacturing partner for a custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip, according to a report by The Information. The reported move comes as AI companies look to diversify their hardware supply chains to support growing demand for AI services. Continue reading “Anthropic explores custom AI chip manufacturing partnership with Samsung: Report”

OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeño Intelligence Processor for LLM workloads

OpenAI and Broadcom have announced Jalapeño, OpenAI’s first Intelligence Processor. The AI accelerator is designed around OpenAI’s vision for the future of large language model (LLM) inference and is the first chip in a multi-generation compute platform being developed with Broadcom and Celestica. Continue reading “OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeño Intelligence Processor for LLM workloads”

Google eyeing MediaTek for AI TPU manufacturing: Report

Google is reportedly preparing to partner with Taiwan’s MediaTek to develop its next-generation AI chips, known as Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), set to launch in 2026, according to The Information. Continue reading “Google eyeing MediaTek for AI TPU manufacturing: Report”

Apple said to use in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, own 5G modem by 2025

Apple’s push to replace the semiconductors within its iPhones with domestic components would include eliminating a crucial Broadcom Inc. element in 2025, causing a blow to one of its biggest suppliers, according to a report from Bloomberg. Continue reading “Apple said to use in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, own 5G modem by 2025”

Broadcom to acquire VMware for about $61 billion

Broadcom and VMware reached a deal in which Broadcom will purchase all of VMware’s outstanding shares in a cash-and-stock new agreement that values VMware at about $61 billion, premised on the current share price of Broadcom common stock on May 25, 2022. Furthermore, Broadcom will take on $8 billion of VMware’s net debt. Continue reading “Broadcom to acquire VMware for about $61 billion”

U.S. president Trump blocks Broadcom’s acquisition of Qualcomm citing national security concerns

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Broadcom has almost reached a dead-end with its pursuits to acquire Qualcomm as Trump’s government has prohibited the take over with regards to national security. White House has ordered Broadcom immediately and permanently abandon the proposed takeover of Qualcomm. Continue reading “U.S. president Trump blocks Broadcom’s acquisition of Qualcomm citing national security concerns”

Intel reportedly exploring options to acquire Broadcom, which is trying to acquire Qualcomm

According to a latest WSJ report, Intel is exploring options to acquire Broadcom if the company is successful in taking over Qualcomm. Broadcom is so hell-bent on acquiring Qualcomm since its first bid back in November 2017. Continue reading “Intel reportedly exploring options to acquire Broadcom, which is trying to acquire Qualcomm”

Broadcom yet again bids to acquire Qualcomm at higher price

Broadcom back in November has proposed an offer to acquire Qualcomm, and the chipset maker rejected the offer saying that the proposal dramatically undervalues Qualcomm and comes with significant regulatory uncertainty. However, Broadcom today has yet again proposed an updated offer at a higher $121 billion and the all outstanding shares of Qualcomm for $60.00 per share in cash and $22.00 per share in Broadcom stock. Continue reading “Broadcom yet again bids to acquire Qualcomm at higher price”

Broadcom seeks to replace Qualcomm’s board as it escalates fight over its proposed takeover bid

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After being rejected for a proposal to acquire Qualcomm, Broadcom has now nominated a slate of 11 candidates for Election at Qualcomm’s 2018 Annual Meeting to replace the Qualcomm’s existing board of directors and propose certain other matters for the consideration. Both Broadcom and Qualcomm have confirmed the new development. Continue reading “Broadcom seeks to replace Qualcomm’s board as it escalates fight over its proposed takeover bid”

Broadcom proposes to acquire Qualcomm valued at $130 Billion

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Broadcom has finally made an offer to acquire Qualcomm at $130 Billion, which is $70 per share which consist of $60.00 in cash and $10.00 per share in Broadcom shares just as reported. Broadcom’s offer is almost 28% premium over the closing price of the Qualcomm common stock’s closing price on Nov. 2, 2017.

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Broadcom exploring options to acquire Qualcomm for over $100 billion: Report

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Broadcom is exploring options to purchase chipset maker Qualcomm according to the sources close to the matter, reports Bloomberg and Reuters. The company is considering on bidding more than $100 billion in what could be the biggest ever takeover of a chipmaker.

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Broadcom announces new 64-bit processor for smart home and IoT devices at CES 2016

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Broadcom at ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas has announced a new 64-Bit quad-core processor for high-end routers. Continue reading “Broadcom announces new 64-bit processor for smart home and IoT devices at CES 2016”

Broadcom demos new 5G WiFi 2×2 MIMO Combo Chip for smartphones, to bring 867Mbps downloads

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While the 802.11ac standard has started making its way to high end smartphones, they’ve been somewhat gimped compared to more full featured solutions. The new Broadcom BCM4354 SoC is all set to change that as it brings the first 5G 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO system on chip for smartphones. This is an improvement over the 1×1 MIMO devices used by current smartphones. As a side benefit, power efficiency will go up by 25 percent. Continue reading “Broadcom demos new 5G WiFi 2×2 MIMO Combo Chip for smartphones, to bring 867Mbps downloads”

Broadcom demonstrates LTE innovations, to bring fast mobile internet to the masses

As global smartphone shipments rise, estimates show that mobile internet traffic is poised to grow 10 times between 2013 to 2019. LTE users too will be consuming twice the amount of data. As LTE connectivity makes its way across price segments and reaches entry-mid range smartphones, it puts Broadcom in a unique position of being able to provide a complete package. Continue reading “Broadcom demonstrates LTE innovations, to bring fast mobile internet to the masses”