Broadcom BCM4918 Quad-Core Armv8® APU Network Processors
Broadcom BCM4918 Quad-Core Armv8® Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) Network Processors are next-gen system-on-chips (SoCs) that unify high-performance computing, networking, and artificial intelligence (AI) acceleration in a single, tightly integrated chip. The BCM4918 SoC dramatically expands upon the capabilities of previous generations by integrating a powerful Broadcom Neural Engine (BNE) for on-device AI/ML inference and acceleration. This integration transforms the access point into an intelligent edge computing platform. The integrated quad-core Armv8 CPU complex provides robust performance for dedicated customer applications, while the advanced networking engines offload wired and wireless data paths.
Features
- Quad-Core Armv8-compatible CPU
- Integrated BNE AI/ML core
- Dual Issue Runner Packet processor
- Offload of both wired and wireless data paths
- Integrated cryptographic protocol acceleration
- Integrated Multi-Gig Ethernet PHY interfaces
- Advanced memory interfaces
- Quad PCIe Gen3 ports
- Dual USB ports
- Secure Boot and enhanced encryption support
Applications
- Residential
- Wi-Fi® access points
- Routers
- Extenders
Block Diagram
Wi-Fi 8 Access Point Application Circuit
Publicerad: 2026-01-08
| Uppdaterad: 2026-01-14