Broadcom announces merchant silicon 50G PON devices
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- Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) said it has launched the BCM68660 and BCM55050, which are the industry’s first merchant silicon 50G PON Optical Line Terminal-Optical Network Unit devices with an embedded neural processing unit.
- The devices are designed to boost artificial intelligence and machine learning, and also enable telecom operators to drive new applications on 50G fiber broadband networks.
- The company said its 50G PON solution gives 40x speed and lower latency than current gigabit solutions, which will boost consumer broadband experience and lead to better live-streaming, faster gaming experience and smoother video calls.
- The embedded NPU will help operators increase operational efficiency and improve network security and reliability.
- The company is currently sampling the BCM68660 and BCM55050 devices to its early access customers and partners.