Broadcom Launches Wi-Fi 8 Platform Targeting AI Infrastructure
Broadcom unveiled its next-generation Wi-Fi 8 chipset at Network X 2025, marking a strategic pivot from raw speed to reliability in wireless connectivity. The four-chip platform features specialized solutions for routers, enterprise networks, and mobile devices, with claimed 30% power efficiency gains over Wi-Fi 7.
The BCM6718, BCM43840, BCM43820, and BCM43109 chips incorporate telemetry engines for real-time performance optimization. Coordinated beamforming and dynamic spectrum capabilities address the critical need for stable connections in AI applications, where dropped data packets can derail machine learning processes.
Despite a 3.52% dip post-announcement, AVGO shares rebounded 2% in pre-market trading as analysts digested the long-term implications for AI infrastructure. The Ultra High Reliability standard promises 25% throughput improvements with reduced latency—key metrics for distributed AI workloads.
