Broadcom has expanded its Wi-Fi 8 portfolio with the launch of three systems-on-chip (SoC) solutions – BCM6772, BCM6774, and BCM6776 – targeting the high-performance Ethernet router and mesh networking market.
Broadcom said the new chips are designed to deliver multi-gigabit residential connectivity while reducing power consumption, hardware complexity, and manufacturing costs for next-generation home broadband equipment.
The latest Wi-Fi 8 SoCs from Broadcom consolidate multiple networking functions into a single chip, integrating the application processor, network processor, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 8 radios, and multi-gigabit Ethernet PHY.
Broadcom said this single-die integration enables router and mesh system manufacturers to design more compact, energy-efficient, and cost-effective networking products for consumers upgrading to fiber broadband and multi-gigabit internet services.
Broadcom’s latest portfolio expansion comes as broadband operators and consumers increasingly demand higher wireless throughput to match fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) speeds. Traditional modular networking architectures often require multiple chips, increasing heat generation, board complexity, and overall bill of materials costs. Broadcom’s integrated BCM677x family addresses these challenges through simplified hardware architecture and optimized power efficiency.
The company said the new SoCs are particularly suited for two major applications – high-performance mesh networking systems and multi-gigabit Ethernet routers. For mesh systems, the reduced component count and lower thermal footprint allow OEMs to design smaller and visually appealing Wi-Fi nodes that can be placed throughout homes without compromising wireless performance. In multi-gigabit routers, the integrated architecture ensures that high-speed wired broadband connections are fully utilized without wireless bottlenecks.
Mark Gonikberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Broadcom’s Wireless and Broadband Communications Division, said the company is enabling partners to deliver affordable, reliable, and easier-to-deploy Wi-Fi 8 mesh systems by condensing complex multi-chip designs into a power-efficient single SoC platform.
Broadcom said SoCs feature a high-performance quad-core CPU complex alongside a dedicated Network Processing Engine that offloads intensive networking tasks to improve performance in bandwidth-heavy home environments.
The BCM677x family integrates on-chip 2.4 GHz power amplifiers and third-generation digital pre-distortion technology, helping reduce total bill of materials costs while lowering power consumption in the 5 GHz band.
The BCM6772 is designed as the entry platform for mass-market Ethernet routers, extenders, and repeaters. It integrates 2×2 2.4 GHz and 2×2 5 GHz radios, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and uses an ultra-compact 15×15 mm FCBGA package.
The BCM6774 targets high-volume Ethernet routers and extenders with integrated 2×2 2.4 GHz and 4×4 5 GHz radios, along with DDR4 and DDR5 memory support in the same compact 15×15 mm package.
Broadcom said the BCM6776 is aimed at premium tri-band Ethernet routers and extenders when paired with Broadcom’s BCM6718 chipset. It integrates 2×2 2.4 GHz and 4×4 5 GHz radios, dual PCIe Gen3 controllers, and support for DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, and LPDDR5 memory configurations within a compact 19×19 mm FCBGA package.
