Building on its first-to-market BCM6718 Wi-Fi 8 chipset,
“Wi-Fi 8 represents a turning point for the industry—where broadband, connectivity, compute, and intelligence truly converge,” said
BCM4918 Wi-Fi 8 APU — Accelerator for the AI Edge
At the heart of Broadcom’s new platform is the BCM4918 Wi-Fi 8 APU, a next-generation system-on-chip designed to unify high-performance computing, networking, and AI acceleration in a single, tightly integrated silicon.
Key features include:
- High-performance CPU complex for general-purpose software workloads.
- Integrated Broadcom Neural Engine (BNE) for on-device AI/ML inference and acceleration.
- Advanced networking engines to offload both wired and wireless data paths, enabling complete CPU bypass of all networking traffic.
- Integrated cryptographic protocol acceleration end-to-end data protection without performance compromise.
- Multi-gigabit Ethernet interfaces for seamless integration in high-throughput applications.
The BCM4918 combines the compute flexibility of a CPU, the intelligence of the Broadcom BNE, the efficiency of a network accelerator, and the protection of dedicated crypto engines, creating a new class of secure, AI-ready Wi-Fi 8 platform for the connected world.
BCM6714 and BCM6719 — Integrated Dual-Band Wi-Fi 8 Radios
Complementing the BCM4918 APU are two new dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices, the BCM6714 (three spatial stream 2.4 GHz radio + four spatial stream 5 GHz radio) and the BCM6719 (four spatial stream 2.4 GHz radio + four spatial stream 5 GHz radio). Each combines 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation into a single silicon, representing the world’s most highly integrated Wi-Fi 8 radio solutions.
Highlights include:
- Integrated multi-chain 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz functionality, simplifying system design and lowering cost.
- On-chip 2.4 GHz power amplifiers (PAs) for reduced external components and improved RF efficiency.
- Hardware-assisted telemetry engine, powering the capability introduced in the BCM6718, providing real-time network insights and analytics as input to edge-AI models for Quality of Experience (QoE) measurement, enhanced security, and reduced operational cost.
- Advanced eco-modes and power optimization for ultra-low energy consumption.
- Third-generation digital pre-distortion that reduces peak power by 25%.
Supercharging Wi-Fi 8 Capabilities Through a Unified Platform
The unified platform supercharges innovations, such as Seamless Roaming, Congestion Avoidance, and Inter-AP Coordination to life with secure Edge AI processing to deliver real-time telemetry that will deliver intelligent, reliable, and high-efficiency connectivity across every environment.
By combining the previously announced BCM6718 Wi-Fi 8 radio with Broadcom’s new BCM6714 and BCM6719 dual-band devices, OEMs and service providers can build a tri-band Wi-Fi 8 platform that delivers unmatched integration, adaptability, and intelligence.
When paired with the BCM4918 APU, this platform establishes a unified compute-and-connectivity architecture that enables edge-AI processing, real-time optimization, and adaptive intelligence across all frequency bands.
This next-generation platform delivers:
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 8 connectivity with coordinated performance across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands.
- AI-driven QoE measurement and optimization at the edge.
- Predictive maintenance and self-healing network behaviors
- Intelligent power and bandwidth management, delivering energy efficiency and ensuring green compliance with emerging sustainability standards
Availability
Samples of the BCM4918 APU and the two new dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices, the BCM6714 and BCM6719, are available to early access customers and partners. Contact your local
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