Broadcom unveils first 6G-ready radio chip for AI data surge

Broadcom unveils first 6G-ready radio chip for AI data surge

By Stock Titan
Publication Date: 2026-02-19 14:00:00





Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) launched BroadPeak BCM85021, a 0.4–8.5 GHz radio digital front-end SoC for massive MIMO and RRHs, with integrated 5nm CMOS DFE and ADC/DAC blocks.

The device delivers up to 40% power reduction, ADC/DAC sampling to 19.6 GS/s, DPD learning 100x faster, and supports n104 (6.425–7.125 GHz) and 7–8.5 GHz 6G bands; samples are shipping to early access customers.


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  • Up to 40% power reduction versus existing massive MIMO solutions

  • Supports wide RF range: 400 MHz to 8.5 GHz, including n104 and 6G upper mid-band

  • ADC/DAC sampling rates up to 19.6 GS/s

  • DPD learning 100x faster than typical…