Credit: Shutterstock photoLeading semiconductor solutions provider Broadcom CorporationBRCM recently introduced BCM82780, the first 28 nanometer (nm) electronic dispersion compensation (EDC) physical layer transceiver (PHY), in the market.
BCM82780 enables 10/40GbE data transmission, which handles short range, long range and extended range optical interfaces. Demand for higher bandwidths across data center, enterprise and core networks is increasing exponentially to seamlessly handle network traffic. With the new product line, Broadcom aims to deliver the highest level of performance and integration facilities, while significantly reducing power consumption. This new PHY is expected to provide a 30% reduction in power consumption. It has a flexible footprint-compatible migration path with advanced feature sets, which help the service provider networks boost performance.
Broadcom is well placed in the fast-growing wired and wireless communications markets, with other cutting-edge solutions for a growing number of connected users, who are demanding more content and bandwidth.
Based in Irvine, CA Broadcom is engaged in designing and marketing semiconductor components of network voice, video, and data traffic for various applications. The company continues to drive innovation and engineering excellence across a broad range of communication end markets to help its customers enhance device performance and overall efficiency. Broadcom is well placed in the fast-growing wired and wireless communications markets, with cutting-edge solutions for a growing number of connected users, who are demanding more content and bandwidth.
Broadcom currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Other stocks that look promising and are worth a look include NeoPhotonics Corporation NPTN and Nitto Denko Corporation NDEKY , both carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Cypress Semiconductor Corporation CY , carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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