Broadcom Showcases Innovations for Internet of Things, Ultra HD, HEVC, 5G WiFi, Connected Car and More at 2014 CES

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 2014 CES International

News Highlights:

• New WICED™ SDK enables HD audio streaming over Wi-Fi
• Enhanced 5G WiFi solutions simplify streaming content throughout the home
• HEVC satellite set-top box solutions enable delivery of more HD channels
• Satellite chip portfolio expands availability of satellite services around the globe
• Residential gateway chips deliver advanced DSL speeds to emerging markets

At the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, unveiled a range of mobile and home networking innovations to enhance and expand the delivery of HD content to consumers around the globe; enable more connections between consumer devices and smart appliances; and expand the 5G WiFi ecosystem. Visit Broadcom's 2014 CES site to learn more at www.connectingeverything.com.

"The breakthroughs we demonstrate at CES are driving disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics market today and many years into the future," Scott McGregor, Broadcom's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Broadcom's advanced communications technologies continue to inspire companies large and small in the creation and development of ground-breaking consumer electronic products."

At CES, Broadcom will showcase its advanced communications technology that delivers the speed, range and bandwidth requirements needed for today's digital and wearable lifestyle. All of these offerings demonstrate how Broadcom is providing the engineering innovation to support the evolving connected environment at home, work and on the go.

Broadcom's top CES announcements include:

New Broadcom WICED SDK Supports High-definition Audio Streaming over Wi-Fi

• Extends Internet of Things Platform to Wireless Audio Market

Broadcom Launches Enhanced 5G WiFi Video Streaming for the Home

• Amplifies Quality of HD Video Streaming in Routers, Gateways, Set-top Boxes, Digital TVs and Gaming Platforms

Broadcom Expands HEVC Portfolio with Entry-level Satellite Set-top Box SoCs

• New Digital Video Broadcasting Chips Enable Global Operators to Deliver More HD Channels to Broader Subscriber Base on Existing Infrastructure

Broadcom Expands Satellite Device Portfolio for Operators

• Targets Growing Global Consumer Demand for Satellite Content Delivery 

Broadcom Introduces New Cost-efficient Routers with ADSL and VDSL2

• Single-chip Device Delivers Advanced DSL Speeds to Emerging Markets

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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.

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