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Broadcom launches 5nm digital front-end SoC for 6G massive MIMO infrastructure
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Broadcom has launched a 6G digital front-end system-on-chip designed for massive MIMO infrastructure. The chip is manufactured using a 5nm CMOS process and integrates DFE and ADC/DAC blocks on a single die.
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Broadcom has launched BroadPeak, the industry’s first 5nm digital front-end SoC designed for 6G and 5G Advanced massive MIMO infrastructure. Announced on February 19, 2026, this single-chip solution integrates CMOS DFE and high-linearity data converters to deliver a 40% power reduction compared to existing solutions. By consolidating these blocks onto one chip, Broadcom addresses the critical energy and thermal constraints of the dense radio networks required to support high-capacity AI applications.
The device supports an industry-leading frequency range from 400 MHz to 8.5 GHz, covering both the latest 5G Advanced bands and future 6G mid-band spectrum. It also features digital predistortion learning speeds up to 100x faster than previous generations, significantly improving network efficiency. Early samples are currently shipping to lead partners, positioning Broadcom to capitalize on a projected $40 billion revenue surge in custom silicon and infrastructure demand by fiscal 2026.
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