Acquisition of Broadcom by Avago for $37bn ‘will create new semiconductor powerhouse’

Merger activity in the semiconductor industry  has reached a new level with the announcement of the agreement for Avago Technologies to acquire Broadcom, says IHS. The deal, which is valued at US$37 billion in cash and stock, will create a new company valued at $77 billion.

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Device lets Wimax coexist with other radios

Avago Technologies has introduced a linear power amplifier module for mobile and fixed wireless data Wimax applications that include Wifi and other cellular radios.

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