Broadcom Offers Security Processor

IRVINE, Calif. -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM - News), the leading provider of integrated circuits enabling broadband communications, today announced its new low-power, small footprint Internet Protocol security (IPsec) processor that provides manufacturers with security processing at speeds up to 80 Mbps (Megabits per second). The Broadcom® BCM5812 CryptoNetX(TM) IPsec Processor is designed to eliminate virtual private networking (VPN) bottlenecks and degradation across the entire network infrastructure for such equipment as residential gateways, firewalls, and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) routers and switches.VPNs allow two or more private networks to be connected over a publicly accessed network, such as the Internet, while eliminating the high costs associated with private leased lines. By utilizing crypto technology, such as the new BCM5812, VPNs are afforded the same security and encryption capabilities as a private network, while taking full advantage of the cost savings and remote accessibility that public networks provide.VPNs are quickly replacing expensive, dedicated networks for remote access to corporate Intranets and business-to-business transactions.The BCM5812 is an ideal single-chip, low-cost security solution for embedded systems and add-in modules. The new chip features built-in PCI and support for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)."With the addition of the BCM5812 to our CryptoNetX product family, we have expanded our AES-enabled PCI-based product offerings to address the low-end, cost-sensitive, 50 Mbps performance requirements," said Ford Tamer, Vice President and General Manager of Broadcom's Switching and Security Business Unit. "Our product family now covers multiple performance points that allow our customers to best match their security and performance requirements with Broadcom's cost-optimal solutions."Broadcom Corp.