Apple has tapped Broadcom to build 5G radio frequency equipment in the US under a “multi-billion” dollar deal announced on Tuesday.
The venture will see Silicon Valley-based biz Broadcom develop a variety of 5G components for the iGiant, including film bulk acoustic resonators (FBAR) filters. These components are used in most 4G and 5G smartphones as well as in a variety of GPS and wireless applications.
Under the deal, Broadcom will manufacture these FBAR filters and other “cutting-edge wireless connectivity components” at their site in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The manufacture of these components in the US is a major piece of this deal. As you may recall, back in 2021, Apple committed to investing $430 billion into home-grown tech business over the next five years.
