Chip expands possibilities of wireless innovation
Broadcom
BCM43142 Inconcert combo chip
Broadcom is expanding the opportunity for OEMs to deliver wireless innovation in personal computers, notebooks and netbooks with its BCM43142 Inconcert combo chip.
The new chip combines Wi-Fi Direct connectivity with seamless proximity-based pairing, simplifying wireless connectivity in the home.
The combo chip supports a variety of platforms, including next-generation Windows and Android-based systems.
The single-die BCM43142 is said to be the industry's first 40nm Wi-Fi Bluetooth Combo Chip for notebooks and netbooks.
It features power savings and co-existence improvements over earlier Inconcert PC combo modules that Broadcom has been shipping since 2008.
With its high levels of integration, the 40nm device also provides a significant reduction in footprint, a lower bill of materials and a 40 per cent reduction in power consumption, providing a cost-effective and compact solution for the PC market.
The BCM43142 software development kit includes APIs for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Bluetooth High Speed and 802.11n Wi-Fi Direct functionality.
This allows devices to automatically recognise and communicate with each other directly, delivering applications such as proximity-based PC security, routerless collaboration and instant photo/video sharing.
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