Broadcom announces Wi-Fi 8 chips, laying the foundation for smart wireless networks
By ForGeeks 
Broadcom has unveiled a new family of Wi-Fi 8 chips that the vendor says will be a key element of the next generation of wireless technology. Wi-Fi 8 represents a new direction in wireless technology, as previous standards chased ever-higher peak speeds, while Wi-Fi 8 is more focused on reliability, latency and the ability to maintain performance even under heavy loads.
Modern networks are no longer limited to simple data transfer – they are designed to handle a variety of workloads, including voice, video, sensor data, and machine learning tasks that require two-way communication with minimal latency.
The new chips include the BCM6718 for home networking, as well as the BCM43840 and BCM43820 for enterprise solutions, and the BCM43109 for peripherals such as smartphones, laptops and cars. The technology is built on a telemetry engine that continuously monitors network parameters and helps the network adapt in real time to moving devices and changing signal conditions.
Mark Gonickberg, senior vice president and general manager of Broadcom’s Wireless and Connectivity Division, said:
Wi-Fi 8 represents a fundamental shift in our approach to wireless broadband. The transition to the “age of artificial intelligence” requires networks that are fast, intelligent, adaptive and extremely reliable. Broadcom Wi-Fi 8 products are carefully designed to deliver the AI-readiness, high performance, low latency, and predictability that today’s AI-powered technologies demand.
Broadcom Wi-Fi 8 products are carefully engineered to deliver the AI-readiness, high performance, low latency, and predictability that today’s AI-powered technologies demand.
The company also announced flexible licensing options for its smart product to the broader industry, which should facilitate the rapid development of an ecosystem of Wi-Fi 8 and AI-powered devices. The chips are currently in the process of being made available as samples to select partners around the world.
Broadcom’s early innovations, experts say, will help accelerate the development of next-generation Wi-Fi networks, further cementing its position as a reliable platform for connecting the devices of the future.
