Apple to replace Broadcom chips with in-house designs for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Custom chips from Apple, including Proxima, are set to replace Broadcom components in future devices.
Apple plans to introduce its own chips for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in devices starting in 2025, phasing out components currently supplied by Broadcom. The custom chip, code-named Proxima, has been in development for years and will debut in iPhones and smart home devices. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will handle production.
The shift aligns with Apple‘s broader strategy to reduce reliance on third-party suppliers. Alongside Proxima, Apple is also developing cellular modem chips to replace Qualcomm components, with plans to integrate both systems in the future.
In parallel, Apple is working on a server chip, internally called Baltra, to support AI processing. This move highlights the company’s efforts to reduce dependence on Nvidia‘s costly processors, which remain in high demand for AI applications.
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