Broadcom 3392 -

Broadcom 3392 typically refers to the BCM3392 chipset , a next-generation DOCSIS 3.1+

The Broadcom 3392 is widely used in various applications, including: broadcom 3392

Notable Devices Featuring the BCM3392:

• ARRIS / Surfboard SB6190: This is arguably the most famous device using the 3392. The SB6190 is a 32x8 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem. Broadcom positioned the 3392 as the application processor managing the downstream/upstream channels.
• ASUS RT-AC86U: One of the most beloved "gaming routers" of its era. The AC86U leveraged the 3392’s dual-core power to run Trend Micro’s AiProtection and adaptive QoS without tanking performance.
• Netgear R7000P (Nighthawk): An update to the classic R7000, the "P" variant used the 3392 to manage MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) traffic.
• Linksys EA8300 (Max-Stream): A tri-band router that relied on the 3392 to coordinate three separate radios simultaneously.

Compal Broadband Networks (CBN): Announced a full portfolio of 10G-capable data modems and gateways utilizing the BCM3392. Broadcom 3392 typically refers to the BCM3392 chipset

At its core, the BCM3392 is a highly integrated SoC designed to satisfy the rigorous demands of the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.1. Unlike a simple analog modem, the BCM3392 is a complete digital communications processor. It integrates a powerful packet processor, a high-speed Forward Error Correction (FEC) engine, a flexible upstream scheduler, and critical interface blocks like Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and PCI Express. ARRIS / Surfboard SB6190: This is arguably the

It is a critical component in the transition toward "Ultra-High Definition" streaming, competitive online gaming, and smart home connectivity, supporting the industry's push toward 10G broadband networks.

For cable operators (such as Comcast, Charter, and Virgin Media), the BCM3392 offered a strategic advantage. It allowed them to offer competitive “multi-gig” services over existing coaxial wiring—the same infrastructure already connected to over 90% of American homes—without the astronomical expense of running new fiber to each residence. The chip’s power efficiency and high integration level also reduced the bill of materials (BOM) for retail cable modems and gateways, fostering a healthy competitive market for consumer premises equipment (CPE).