HTC evaluating Broadcom as additional 3.5G chipset supplier, sources say

HTC (High Tech Computer) is evaluating the possibility of adding Broadcom to its supplier list of 3.5G chipset solutions to fulfill its goal of introducing more entry-level and mid-range smartphones, according to market sources.

The evaluation is also part of HTC's continuing strategy to reduce the risk of relying on a single supply source, said the sources, noting that HTC is dealing mainly with Qualcomm for the supply of 3.5G chipset solutions at present.

Although HTC has entered design-in process for the development of new handset models using Nvidia Tegra CPUs paired with 3.5G baseband chips coming from ST-Ericsson, no Tegra-based handsets have been shipped, the sources noted.

HTC is considering adopting Broadcom's dual-core CPU solutions as the offerings are cost effective and also match HTC's development strategy, said the sources.