Brand: Broadcom | Category: Wireless Access Points
SKU: BCM4908 | Part #: BCM4908 | MPN: BCM4908
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The integrated 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch and PCIe Gen 3 interface establish the BCM4908 as a high-throughput network processor capable of serving wired backhaul and multi-service connectivity demands in enterprise deployments. Built on Broadcom's proven architecture, the BCM4908 combines a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor running at up to 1.8 GHz with a 28nm process node, delivering efficient performance across access point and gateway platforms. Hardware acceleration features—including NAT offload, IPsec offload, QoS classification, and a dedicated hardware packet processor—reduce CPU load and enable line-rate packet handling without software bottlenecks. The system-on-chip supports DDR4 memory and NAND/NOR Flash storage interfaces, with USB 3.0 connectivity for peripheral expansion. Operating across a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C, the BCM4908 is housed in an FCBGA package designed for reliable deployment in controlled data center and enterprise network closet environments.
Enterprise network engineers and IT procurement teams standardize on the Broadcom BCM4908 for Wi-Fi 7 access points and multi-service edge nodes where throughput, security offload, and deterministic QoS are non-negotiable. The integrated Ethernet switch eliminates external switching silicon, reducing bill of materials cost and power consumption while the hardware acceleration engines ensure that IPsec encryption, NAT translation, and traffic classification do not degrade user experience. Organizations deploying residential gateways or mixed-use edge compute platforms benefit from the BCM4908's balanced feature set—sufficient processing headroom for management and control plane tasks, yet specialized enough to handle carrier-grade traffic steering without introducing latency.
Omnixon Global carries the BCM4908 as a strategic component for OEMs and system integrators planning next-generation wireless infrastructure rollouts across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. To discuss volume pricing, lead times, and design support for your Wi-Fi 7 access point or edge gateway platform, please submit a request for quotation through our enterprise sales team.
| Brand | Broadcom |
| Category | Wireless Access Points |
| SKU | BCM4908 |
| Part Number | BCM4908 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BCM4908 |
| SoC Architecture | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| CPU Clock Speed | Up to 1.8 GHz |
| Process Node | 28nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Integrated Ethernet Switch | 5-port Gigabit Ethernet (integrated switch core) |
| PCIe Interface | PCIe Gen 3 |
| USB Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Memory Interface | DDR4 |
| Storage Interface | NAND Flash / NOR Flash |
| Hardware Acceleration | NAT offload, IPsec offload, QoS classification, hardware packet processor |
| Product Type | Network Processor / Access Point Host SoC |
| Target Platform | Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Points, Residential Gateways, Multi-Service Edge Nodes |
| Package | FCBGA |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (commercial range) |
The Broadcom BCM4908 Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 Access Point SoC is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
The Broadcom BCM4908 Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 Access Point SoC interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.