Broadcom Establishes $50 Million Foundation to Support Math and Science Education Programs and a Range of Community Services

IRVINE, Calif., April 27, 2009 — Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM) , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that the company has established a $50 million foundation to support math and science programs, as well as a range of community services.

The Broadcom Foundation intends to make charitable grants in excess of $2 million annually, the majority of which is anticipated to support math and science education programs. Additionally, a portion of the Foundation's annual funds will support a broad range of community services focused on the more than 100 communities where Broadcom employees live and work.