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Broadcom CEO sees copper interconnects viable through 2028

What happened

Broadcom's CEO stated that copper interconnects will remain viable through 2028, extending the technology's roadmap. This view provides clarity on the competitive timeline against emerging silicon photonics solutions. Neutral: This is a long-term technology assessment with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trading decisions.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 10/100

Affected components and suppliers

Copper InterconnectsSilicon Photonics

Broadcom

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Source and time

Source: DigiTimes Asia · 3/7/2026 · View original source

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Broadcom CEO sees copper interconnects viable through 2028

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