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Broadcom Announces ADSL Gateway Solution for Emerging MarketsLAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- 2013 CES International - News Highlights -- Ninth generation ADSL solution with simple design and small memory enables meaningful cost efficiencies -- Supports a home LAN environment with a variety of connectivity options for emerging markets Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced its optimized, entry level ADSL gateway solution for emerging markets. With small memory support, the ninth generation Broadcom® BCM6318 ADSL2+ gateway complements Broadcom's existing xDSL product lines by offering an ultra-low cost solution for entry level products. Learn how Broadcom innovation is enabling the Connected Global Life at home, at work, and on-the-go at Broadcom@CES. "As ADSL deployments increase in emerging markets, they become more mature. Simple bridge products must be replaced by more sophisticated - yet cost-effective - gateway products," said Greg Fischer, Broadcom Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Carrier Access. "Broadcom understands that low cost solutions must perform to the unique demands of these markets and are essential to growth. We will continue our focus of combining the desired features with the performance needed in affordable, integrated solutions." Key Features Focused on the entry level ADSL router and gateway market, the BCM6318 enables service providers to leverage Broadcom's turnkey software offering across an even wider range of xDSL solutions. Broadcom's BCM6318 features multiple Ethernet ports coupled with expansion ports to enable USB 2.0, and Wi-Fi connectivity enabling a powerful home networking experience for the entry level market segment of a service provider's connectivity offering. Availability The BCM6318 is currently shipping and will be demonstrated at Broadcom's Booth at 2013 CES International. 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. 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 and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by connecting everything®. For more information, go to 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 Press Investors Dana Brzozkiewicz Chris Zegarelli Public Relations Manager Senior Director, Investor Relations 949-926-6367 949-926-7567 [email protected] [email protected] SOURCE Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Broadband |