- Next-gen Wi-Fi 8 prioritizes predictability and reliability over raw speed
- Broadcom announced Wi-Fi 8 chips for home, business and edge uses.
- Chipmaker also opens its Wi-Fi 8 platform to drive edge AI adoption
Broadcom has unveiled a new family of Wi-Fi 8 chips that it says will support the next generation of intelligent wireless connectivity.
The chipmaker is building an ecosystem that supports AI-powered devices at the network edge, covering everything from residential gateways to enterprise hotspots and connected vehicles.
As we’ve written previously, Wi-Fi 8 represents a new direction for wireless technology, because where previous standards sought ever-faster peak speeds, Wi-Fi 8 is more about reliability, latency, and the ability to maintain performance even in the face of high demands.
Modern networks are no longer just about downloading data, but rather managing a mix of voice, video, sensor data and machine learning workloads that need to travel in both directions and with minimal delay.
Broadcom’s new Wi-Fi 8 chips – BCM6718 for home networks, BCM43840 and BCM43820 for enterprise use, and BCM43109 for edge wireless clients such as smartphones, laptops and automobiles – are built around a telemetry engine that continuously measures network behavior.
This engine will make Wi-Fi more responsive, helping networks adapt in real time as devices move or signal conditions change.
Mark Gonikberg, senior vice president and general manager of Broadcom’s Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division, said: “Wi-Fi 8 represents a fundamental shift in the way we approach wireless broadband. The transition to the ‘age of AI’ demands networks that are fast, intelligent, adaptive and highly reliable. Broadcom’s Wi-Fi 8 products are meticulously designed to providing AI-ready, high-performance, low-latency technologies and the predictability that modern AI demands.
The company seeks to make its offers even more attractive to its partners.
“We’re going one step further by bringing our industry-best Wi-Fi 8 solutions to the entire industry with flexible licensing options to accelerate the proliferation of Edge AI,” Gonikberg said.
By licensing its intellectual property, Broadcom seeks to drive an open, AI-aware platform that will scale more quickly through a broader base of compatible devices.
As Kevin Robinson, president and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance, says, “Wi-Fi 8 will usher in the next era of high-performance connectivity, enabling more advanced applications, immersive experiences and ultra-reliable multi-gigabit connectivity for users around the world. Broadcom’s early innovations help accelerate the ecosystem and ensure Wi-Fi continues to be a solid and reliable basis for connectivity. »
Broadcom’s Wi-Fi 8 chips are currently being sampled with select partners.
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