Avago is a supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. CyOptics is a leader in Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chip and component technologies ...

SINGAPORE and IRVINE, Calif., May 28, 2015 -- Avago Technologies Limited (Nasdaq:AVGO) and Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq:BRCM) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under ...

In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Broadcom options trades today is 2808.76 with a total volume ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. and SINGAPORE, --Dec. 16, 2013 -- Avago Technologies Limited (Nasdaq:AVGO) and LSI Corporation (Nasdaq:LSI) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under ...

Even Broadcom wasn’t always just "Broadcom." It merged with Avago Technologies in 2016, and the combined company took the Broadcom name. Avago itself was a spin-off from HP's semiconductor division.

Recognized for the performance, efficiency and reliability of its LEDs. Its portfolio addresses electronic signs and signals, automotive, solid state lighting, LCD display backlighting and more.

The San Diego, Calif.-based company's acquisition of NXP marks the largest semiconductor deal ever, surpassing Avago Technologies' acquisition of Broadcom Corp. earlier this year for $37 billion.

The stock rose 24% to $224.80 in New York on Friday, its biggest one-day rally since August 2009 — the month when precursor company Avago Technologies Ltd. held its initial public offering.

Broadcom is one of the many companies impacted by the semiconductor industry’s high levels of merger and acquisition activity. In May, chipmaker Avago Technologies unveiled its plans to acquire ...