Broadcom Inc launches BCM68850 broadband chip with integrated neural processing unit and Wi-Fi 8 support

On May 26, Broadcom Inc announced the BCM68850, a 50G PON home gateway system-on-chip designed to support AI applications and next-generation home networks. The chip includes an integrated neural processing unit and Wi-Fi 8 support.

The system is designed to process large amounts of data in short bursts to reduce congestion and support edge computing tasks, predictive network management, and enhanced security features. It completes Broadcom's end-to-end 50G broadband offering alongside existing products like the BCM68660 optical line terminal chip and BCM55050 optical network terminal platform.

The platform is intended to help network operators manage growing broadband traffic and AI workloads at the network edge by supporting applications that require high bandwidth and low latency.