Date: 28/10/2011

NFC Forum leverages Broadcom's new NFC chips for validation

Broadcom Corporation has partnered with the NFC Forum to develop a new NFC certification test suite based on Broadcom technology. NFC Forum's official certified test tools to leverage Broadcom's recently introduced BCM2079x NFC family of products as the benchmark for validation.

Koichi Tagawa, Chairman, NFC Forum said, "Broadcom has been a driving force behind the evolution of NFC. As we build out our Certification Program, the NFC Forum is relying on Broadcom and other member companies to provide the reference samples we need to make sure that our test bed is of the highest possible quality. By using Broadcom's newest family of chips with the industry's most advanced capabilities, we're ensuring that NFC solutions will be based on high standards for compliant and interoperable future products."

Mohamed Awad, Associate Product Line Director, Wireless Personal Area Networks, Broadcom said, "As the leader in wireless connectivity, we understand the importance of standards-based technologies for widespread market adoption. By partnering with the NFC Forum and test tool providers in validation, we're continuing to drive the next evolution of NFC innovation. With the test bed certification process based on Broadcom's NFC technology, our customers are assured that their products will pass the NFC Forum's certification test."