Broadcom
About Broadcom
Broadcom Inc. is a global technology company that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. The company operates through two primary divisions: semiconductors account for approximately 58% of revenue, while infrastructure software generates 42%. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Broadcom serves a diverse customer base spanning data centers, telecommunications networks, consumer electronics and industrial systems worldwide.
The semiconductor division produces networking application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), broadband access chips, wireless connectivity components including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, storage controllers and industrial semiconductors. These products enable core functions in cloud data centers, telecom infrastructure, smartphones, routers, storage arrays and factory automation equipment.
The infrastructure software division encompasses VMware virtualization platforms, mainframe software solutions and cybersecurity products acquired through Symantec. Customers include cloud hyperscalers, telecommunications carriers, enterprises managing private data centers and original equipment manufacturers integrating Broadcom components into their products. The company maintains operations across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions.
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The semiconductor industry provides the integrated circuits and processing chips that power modern computing, communications and automation systems. Companies in this sector range from pure-play chip designers to vertically integrated manufacturers covering design, fabrication and software. Broadcom's combined semiconductor and infrastructure software model positions it across both hardware and the virtualization layers that manage computing resources. For broader context on companies operating in this space, explore the semiconductor sector.
