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  Broadcom Inc. Broadcom has grown from its beginnings in semiconductors. (more) Broadcom Inc. American company Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Broadcom-Inc Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Avago Technologies Written by Allie Grace Garnett Allie Grace Garnett is a content marketing professional with a lifelong passion for the written word. She is a Harvard Business School graduate with a professional background in investment finance and... Allie Grace Garnett Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 9, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question (Show more) Broadcom Inc., like many computer chipmakers, has benefited from the increasing use and demand for artificial intelligence (AI) tools and programs. From its roots in Hewlett-Packard’s labs to its dominance in semiconductors and software for corporate customers, Broadcom has both influenced and been shaped by the evolution of modern technology. The Palo Alto, California–based company plays a critical role in industries ranging from data centers to cybersecurity. But Broadcom’s story is more than one of innovation: It’s a narrative of bold acquisitions, regulatory scrutiny, and efforts to shape the technologies of tomorrow. Broadcom structures its commercial offerings into two categories—products ...(100 of 1018 words)

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