Broadcom rollsout automotive ethernet switch portfolio

Broadcom’s BroadR-Reach automotive Ethernet technology is on the road today in a wide range of vehicles, including the BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, i3, i8, 6 Series and 7 Series vehicles; the Jaguar XJ and XF; and the Volkswagen Passat.

Broadcom Corporation has announced its BroadR-Reach automotive Ethernet switch portfolio with integrated PHYs for automotive central gateway, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems(ADAS), infotainment, head units and time-sensitive applications. The new 28 nm devices utilize a design that delivers 30 percent power savings.

Broadcom’s BroadR-Reach automotive Ethernet technology is on the road today in a wide range of vehicles, including the BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, i3, i8, 6 Series and 7 Series vehicles; the Jaguar XJ and XF; and the Volkswagen Passat.

“The performance, scalability and security of Ethernet technology demonstrates massive potential for the automotive market, with experts predicting up to one-half billion Ethernet ports to be deployed in cars by 2020,” said Dr. Ali Abaye, Broadcom Senior Director of Automotive. “With our next-generation highly integrated BroadR-Reach devices, Broadcom reduces power consumption by 30 percent and cuts down BOM costs, paving the road for successful mainstream adoption.”