Wifi, Bluetooth and FM on one chip

Broadcom claims to be first company to offer a single chip supporting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and FM technologies.

Targeted at mobile devices like phones and PDAs, the BCM4325 chip classed as an ultra-low power communications device that won't hog battery power.

Broadcom says the fact that it is made on a 65nm process means it uses 40percent per cent less power when idle than competing solutions.

Broadcom said that it has overcome the interference problems suffered by other products that try to integrate numerous radio technologies in a single chip.

It cites Stuart Carlaw, wireless research director at ABI Research, sa saying the chip is a " landmark achievement that will be welcomed by mobile device manufacturers due to the inherent cost, space and power savings it will enable. "

Robert A. Rango, group vice president of Broadcom's wireless connectivity group, added: "Mobile handsets are rapidly evolving into the central point of personal communications, entertainment and information for large numbers of consumers.

"Our new Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/FM transceiver will help to drive this evolution by dramatically reducing the cost and complexity of these key wireless technologies in innovative mobile and handheld devices."