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Monday, June 7, 2010

Broadcom's new 802.11n Wi-Fi chip targets home multimedia streaming - Cabling Installation & Maintenance

Broadcom's new 802.11n Wi-Fi chip targets home multimedia streaming

Jun 2, 2010

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) has announced a new single-chip 802.11n dual-band 3x3 wireless semiconductor platform for integration into the next generation of Wi-Fi devices. The newest member of the Broadcom Intensi-fi product family revolutionizes how users can experience multimedia content in their homes, says the company.

According to Broadcom, the BCM4331 Wi-Fi chip achieves 450 Mbps data rates in client devices and over 600 Mbps throughput (TCP/IP) in 3x3 AP/router configurations. By combining unprecedented wireless capacity with features to improve range, Broadcom says the new Intensi-fi chip enables several wireless multimedia applications, including high-definition (HD) video streaming, back-up, storage, multiplayer gaming, audio streaming, wireless printing, and photo sharing.

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The BCM4331 802.11n solution delivers full 3x3 performance with three transmitting and three receiving streams of data in either the 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz frequency bands. An increased number of data streams and antennas results in faster speeds, longer range, fewer dropped connections, and better overall wireless coverage. The BCM4331 is now sampling and will be demonstrated at this week's 30th annual COMPUTEX in Taipei, Taiwan.