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Document and Entity Information
Jan. 23, 2020
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001730168
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 23, 2020
Entity Registrant Name BROADCOM INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-38449
Entity Tax Identification Number 35-2617337
Entity Address, Address Line One 1320 Ridder Park Drive
Entity Address, City or Town San Jose
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 95131
City Area Code (408)
Local Phone Number 433-8000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol AVGO
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock,Series A, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol AVGOP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ