Broadcom Inc. is a global technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in the design, development and supply of a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Its semiconductor offerings address high-performance data center networking, enterprise storage, broadband access, wireless communications and industrial applications. In the infrastructure software domain, Broadcom provides solutions for mainframe and enterprise DevOps, security, IT operations and value stream management, serving large organizations with mission-critical workflows.
The company’s semiconductor product portfolio encompasses custom and pre-defined system-on-chip (SoC) devices, application-specific standard products (ASSPs) and radio frequency (RF) front-end components. These components are used in networking equipment, servers, storage systems, set-top boxes, smartphones, Wi-Fi routers and automotive systems. On the software side, Broadcom has integrated tools and platforms that automate, secure and optimize IT environments, drawing on acquisitions such as CA Technologies and Symantec’s enterprise security business.
Founded in 1991 by Henry Samueli and Henry Nicholas, Broadcom evolved through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In 2016, Avago Technologies completed a merger with the original Broadcom Corporation and adopted the Broadcom name. Since then, the company has expanded its global footprint with design centers and sales offices across North America, Europe and Asia, serving a diverse customer base that includes cloud service providers, telecommunications carriers and enterprise IT organizations.
Broadcom is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Hock E. Tan, who has overseen the company’s transition into a diversified technology provider. Under his leadership, Broadcom has pursued a disciplined approach to product development and merger integration, reinforcing its position in high-growth sectors such as 5G, data center infrastructure and software-defined networking.