Broadcom Combo Chip Part of Android OS

By Contributor Wireless and Mobile News on February 6, 2009 12:06 PM

Software that controls Braodcom'sg Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/FM combo chip is now a standard component of the latest Android operating system.

This is the first time that the Android platform includes native support for a multi-functional wireless connectivity solution (or "combo" chip) which could mean lower cost, smaller Android smartphones

The Broadcom BCM4325 is the best-selling Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo chip on the market, offering best-in-class space, power, cost and coexistence features. Adding Broadcom's BCM4325 drivers to the Android platform simplifies the integration of these connectivity technologies and accelerates platform development cycles.

"Two of the most exciting trends in the handset industry are the growing popularity of Android and the transition to combo chips for connectivity," said Chris Bergey, Director of Broadcom's Embedded WLAN line of business. "As a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance, we are committed to advancing the Android platform by contributing our software and facilitating greater access to our combination chips in the open source community. We expect a plethora of products and applications to evolve from the connected Android platform in the not-so-distant future."