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November 2013
Global and Chinese consumer electronic case and structural parts industry report for 2013 released
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the  "Global and Chinese Consumer Electronic Case and Structural Parts Industry Report, 2013"  report to their offering. As the homogeneity of products increases, mobile phone vendors are now  concerned about the differentiatio
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11/25/2013
Jade Sky partners with CLTC on LED replacement lamp upgrade project
Jade Sky Technologies (JST), a clean-tech start-up manufacturer of driver ICs for LED lighting applications, announced its affiliate partnership with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC). Jade Sky Technologies was chosen by the CLTC to collaborate on its LED-adoption project based on JST’s unique d
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11/25/2013
DSP Group and CODICO publish white papers on ULE technology
DSP Group, a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions  for converged communications, announced the release of a series  of white papers focusing on Ultra Low Energy (ULE) technology. These  three papers have been developed in conjunction with CODICO, a  design-in distributo
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11/25/2013
Smallscale wind power market to reach $3Billion by 2020, with China leading
With growing incentives announced by various governments and larger end-user awareness, the small-wind power market is expected to increase massively, from $609m in 2012 to $3 billion by 2020, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22%, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. According to the compa
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11/25/2013
Envision Solar trials mobile & autonomous electric vehicle charging station at San Diego International Airport
Envision Solar trials mobile & autonomous electric vehicle charging station at San Diego International Airport
Envision Solar International, a leading renewable energy company, announced the successful trial deployment of the EV ARCâ„¢ Electric Vehicle Charging station free to all customers who visit the cell phone lot of the San Diego International Airport. Engineered and manufactured in the United States, the EV A
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11/22/2013
NREL releases renewable-energy data book detailing industry growth in 2012
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has released the 2012 Renewable Energy Data Book on behalf of the Energy Department's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The annual report is an important assessment of U.S. energy statistics for 2012, including renewable electricity, worldwide renewable energy deve
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11/22/2013
IDTechEx Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013 award winners announced
The 5th IDTechEx Energy Harvesting & Storage and Internet of Things & Wireless Sensor Networks awards ceremony was held on Wednesday, 20 November, during the opening keynote session of the annual conference that brings together developers, integrators and end-users of these emerging technologies. Four aw
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11/21/2013
Holistic cell design leads to high-performance, long cycle-life lithium-sulfur battery

A schematic of a lithium-sulfur battery with SEM photo of silicon-graphene oxide material.

Holistic cell design leads to high-performance, long cycle-life lithium-sulfur battery
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have demonstrated in the laboratory a lithium-sulfur (Li/S) battery that has more than twice the specific energy of lithium-ion batteries, and that lasts for more than 1,500 cycles of charge-discharge with minimal
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11/21/2013
Paultre on Power - David Loconto of Linear on how energy harvesting can extend battery lifetime (Podcast)
Paultre on Power - David Loconto of Linear on how energy harvesting can extend battery lifetime (Podcast)
In this popdcast David Loconto, Design Center Manager at Linear Technology, talks about the paper he recently presented at the IDTechEx Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013 with Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design. Linear Technology makes ultra-low power ICs targeted for energy harvesting applications in sys
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11/21/2013
IBC SOLAR hybrid systems supply solar energy in Mallorca
IBC SOLAR hybrid systems supply solar energy in Mallorca
The most recent assignment of IBC SOLAR Premium Partner swiptec from Leipzig, Gemany (a company specializing in independent power systems) in the summer of 2013 took workers to one of the most popular holiday destinations: they were tasked with installing a grid-independent power supply at two newly built, private
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11/19/2013
LED lighting system technology trend report released by Research and Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the  "LED Lighting System Technology: Trends & Market Forecast (2012 - 2020)"  report to their offering. The LED lighting system market is expected to kick into high gear  around 2013 and start to grow rapidly from 2015. In terms
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11/19/2013
China continues to lead the global switchgear market through 2020
Holding the largest share in the world, the Chinese switchgear market is expected to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.8% between 2013 and 2020, reaching a share of 19.2% by 2020, forecasts research and consulting firm GlobalData. According to the company’s latest report*, the globa
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11/19/2013
STMicroelectronics to unveil its latest solutions at Embedded Technology 2013
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will be exhibiting its latest solutions for embedded systems at the Embedded Technology 2013 in Yokohama. Embedded systems are used everywhere to make our lives better. Today, with predictions of rapidly
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11/18/2013
Microsoft to become a leading chip buyer on Nokia acquisition
With its upcoming acquisition of Nokia, Microsoft is set to become one of the world’s Top 10 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) semiconductor buyers, and will rank among the leading purchasers of microchips for wireless applications. Microsoft in 2014 is expected to become the eighth-largest OEM chi
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11/18/2013
EMerge Alliance launches residential DC power initiative
The EMerge Alliance – an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe direct-current (DC) power distribution standards for buildings – announced the launch of a residential DC power standards initiative to advance the use of DC power in homes and small businesses. The Alliance is the only
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11/18/2013
Americas retain lead in industrial chip purchases, but emerging countries gain ground
Despite years of outsourcing and offshoring, the Americas region continues to lead the world in terms of spending on semiconductors for industrial electronics, although emerging economies are gaining share. Led by the United States, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the Americas region accounted for 3
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11/18/2013
The US power sector: big concerns and big opportunity (Infographic)
The US power sector: big concerns and big opportunity (Infographic)
The US Power Sector is facing a crossroads - an aging demographic and a decreasing number of graduates are shrinking the workforce dramatically. A set of proposed solutions have been made including development of new training programs, national marketing campaign to improve the industry's image, and sponsor stud
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11/15/2013
IDTechEx finds industrial and commercial EVs are market winners
IDTechEx finds industrial and commercial EVs are market winners
Dr Peter Harrop

As the electric vehicle EV industry grows more than five-fold to well over $300 billion in 2024, those e-vehicles not bought primarily on up-front price will continue to dominate. These are the large vehicles such as buses and military vehicles and the heavy lifting or pushing vehicles such as forklifts and earth
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11/15/2013
DBT-CEV launches a universal fast recharge solution
DBT-CEV launches a universal fast recharge solution
DBT-CEV, a leader in the charging solution field for electrical vehicles, has recently released a COMBO-compatible fast charging station. This station allows to charge all types of electric vehicles in less than 20 minutes ( against 4 to 8 hours on the less powerful stations ). Elaborated together with the
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11/15/2013
Valeo Innovation Challenge: just 3 months to go!
Engineering students around the world have just three months to take part in the global Valeo Innovation Challenge. Projects must be submitted to the contest’s dedicated website by February 14, 2014. The goal of the Valeo Innovation Challenge is to design equipment that, between now and 2030, will make cars m
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11/14/2013
MDV Glass and Research Frontiers bring SPD-SmartGlass to Brazil
Research Frontiers and Brazilian architectural glass  fabricator Mecanica de Vidros Industria E Comercio ("MDV Glass")  announced that MDV Glass has been licensed by Research Frontiers  to offer SPD-Smart architectural products such as SPD-Smart windows,  doors, partitions and skyl
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11/14/2013
German Nanosolar becomes Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland with new management
Nanosolar, which was acquired by Smartenergy Renewables, has been renamed and operates under the corporate name of Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland GmbH since November 1, 2013. The company will continue to support existing customers with exchange modules, technical support, and service. To support the rampin
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11/14/2013
Jim Kaplan of Cornell Dubilier earns ECIA Top Honor
Jim Kaplan of Cornell Dubilier earns ECIA Top Honor
The Gail S. Carter Award recognizes individuals who have made giant contributions to the industry over the course of their long careers. Each recipient is known for their consummate leadership, their long service, and their active role in the association. Past honorees include Brian McNally, Frank Flynn, Jim Bruor
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11/14/2013
STMicroelectronics receives two 2014 CES Design and Engineering Innovations Awards
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has received two International 2014 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards. The STLUX385A digital controller IC for lighting and power management and the STM32F429/439 microcontroller product line wer
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11/13/2013
Plug Power gets NYSERDA funding to evaluate use of fuel cells for perishables delivery
Plug Power has received funding from the New York State Energy  Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to demonstrate the  viability of replacing diesel generators with hydrogen fuel cells for  powering transport refrigeration units (TRUs) on trailers hauled by  trucks that deliver pe
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11/13/2013
IHS boosts forecast for solar capital spending as market continues to improve
Amid new signs that solar market conditions are improving and major suppliers are increasing production, IHS is raising its forecast of photovoltaic (PV) capital spending. Global capital spending in 2014 by producers of photovoltaic (PV) modules, cells, ingots, wafers and polysilicon will rise by a robust 42 pe
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11/13/2013
FARSENS launches website with information on active and battery-free wireless sensor solutions
Farsens has launched a new website to help customers find more information about their active and battery free wireless sensor solutions. This website is divided in two main areas: battery free sensor solutions and wireless sensor solutions. The first area includes wireless battery-less sensor products, covering di
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11/13/2013
EMerge Alliance to host webinar on NEC updates for low-voltage DC systems
The EMerge Alliance – an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe direct-current (DC) power distribution standards for commercial buildings – announced that it will be conducting a webinar on Feb. 7, 2014, to explain the new 2014 National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for suspended ce
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11/12/2013
Mouser expands its applications & technologies sites for engineers
Mouser Electronics, a leading design engineering resource and global authorized distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, announced that it has added a new site for Computing Applications to its expanding library of Applications & Technologies sites on Mouser.com. This new Computing Applic
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11/12/2013
ABB modernizes Lakewood Cogeneration consoles with Symphony Plus in New Jersey
ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, announced it has successfully commissioned a Symphony Plus control upgrade for the Lakewood Cogeneration Plant of Essential Power™ (formerly known as North America Energy Alliance) in Lakewood, New Jersey. This announcement was made in advance of th
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11/12/2013
Eltek leads in telecom solar power within Africa
Eltek leads in telecom solar power within Africa
Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects has established leadership in telecom solar power within Africa, with more than 430 successfully deployed solar projects in 17 countries. These solar installations help to expand a
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11/11/2013
Molex showcases advanced interconnect tech at Supercomputing 2013
Molex Incorporated will present leading edge technologies for high-speed, high-density applications at the 25th annual Supercomputing 2013 (SC13) international conference, November 18-21, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. The Molex SC13 exhibition booth 1141 will feature the latest high performance I/O solut
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11/11/2013
Global research effort to measure nanoscale strain in pursuit of 10x faster computer processing
An international research collaboration aims to deliver highly accurate measurements of strain in materials at the nano-scale to drive innovation in next generation electronic devices. The European Metrology Research Program’s Nanostrain project brings together public institutions from across Europe supported by
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11/11/2013
Novel technology developed by 42 Technology for low-cost polyphase metering

42 Technology has developed several working prototypes of its new low cost, high performance polyphase metering technology and is now looking for commercial partners to help bring this novel approach to market.

Novel technology developed by 42 Technology for low-cost polyphase metering
42 Technology (42T) has announced a novel technology for more robust and accurate polyphase metering but with system costs estimated at up to 30% lower than currently available solutions. This breakthrough approach uses a resistive sensing topology, which is already the preferred approach for single phase mete
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11/11/2013
Altium appoints Rudolf Danzer VP Global Channel Sales and Scott Anderson Director Channel Sales Americas
Altium appoints Rudolf Danzer VP Global Channel Sales and Scott Anderson Director Channel Sales Americas
Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING) appointed Rudolf Danzer to Vice President Global Channel Sales to further expand global market reach into the electronics and mechatronics design industry, and Scott Anderson to Director Chann
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11/08/2013
Benedetto Vigna of STMicro wins European Semiconductor Award
Benedetto Vigna of STMicro wins European Semiconductor Award
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer, and the leading supplier of MEMS devices for consumer and mobile applications[1], has announced that Benedetto Vigna has won t
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11/08/2013
Rochester Electronics reduces customer lead times in Asia with Willas-Array Electronics partnership
Rochester Electronics has recently added Willas-Array Electronics (Holdings) Limited out of Hong Kong as an authorized distributor for Rochester-brand semiconductors. Established in 1981, Willas-Array Electronics has become one of the largest Hong Kong-based electronic component distributors in the Asia-PAC region, and
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11/08/2013
NJIT Researchers create flexible nanotube-based battery
NJIT Researchers create flexible nanotube-based battery
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have developed a flexible battery made with carbon nanotubes that could potentially power electronic devices with flexible displays. This is especially significant as electronic manufacturers are now making flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) dis
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11/08/2013
GaN Systems showcases GaN power semiconductors at iPower 2013
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, is exhibiting and presenting a technical paper at iPower 2013 Conference and Exhibition, Warwick University on 27 and 28 November. Organised by IMAPS-UK and NMI in conjunction with the University’s Electronics, Power and
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11/07/2013
See organic and dye-sensitized solar cells at Printed Electronics and Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013
The Printed Electronics and Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013 events bring together leading players who are developing and commercializing the third-generation of photovoltaic technologies, including organic photovoltaics and dye-sensitised solar cells. At this conference you will hear from the likes of Total, Ar
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11/07/2013
Researchers create solar cells using thermal radiation to increase output

A two-sided silicon solar cell – positioned here on aluminum cylinders – is illuminated from above by an infrared laser.
© Fraunhofer ISE

Researchers create solar cells using thermal radiation to increase output
There is more to solar radiation than meets the eye: sun- burn develops from unseen UV radiation, while we sense infrared radiation as heat on our skin, though invisible to us. Solar cells also ‘see’ only a portion of solar radiation: approximately 20% of the energy contained in the solar spectrum is
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11/07/2013
SGS to exhibit at MEDICA 2013 from November 20-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany
SGS will participate as an exhibitor at MEDICA 2013, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany, from November 20 - 23, 2013. As in the previous years, SGS will exhibit in the Association of British Healthcare Industries' pavilion. MEDICA, the world's premier trade fair for the medical sector, delivered a
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11/06/2013
Only weeks left until Supercapacitors USA 2013
There are just three weeks left until IDTechEx's Supercapacitors USA event in Santa Clara California, on November 20-21. The supercapacitor industry keeps on growing every year, and this conference keeps on growing in success as well, now in its third edition. Remembering some of the speakers at our fi
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11/06/2013
France’s ‘Fracking’ ban to remain for the foreseeable future
The decision to uphold the ban on hydraulic fracturing (‘fracking’) in France by the constitutional court, preventing further exploration activities for shale gas reserves, is unlikely to change in the near future, despite the warnings of advocates that France will miss out on a significant source of
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11/06/2013
TTI to acquire Israeli hi-rel interconnect specialist Ray-Q
TTI, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, announced the acquisition of Ray-Q Interconnect. Founded in 1969 as a Raychem subsidiary based in Israel with offices in Turkey and India, Ray-Q pro
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11/06/2013
Genscape reports October 2013 gas generation down 14% from October 2012
Unable to capitalize on a high level of coal-fired power plant outages, October gas generation fell 14% compared to last year due to lower electricity demand, and a combination of increased renewables and nuclear generation. Electricity demand was back to April levels with a quicker fall of the cooling load in Cal
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11/06/2013
Mouser to help launch largest summit on energy harvesting
The event will focus on science and technology from world-leading companies and research institutes, including: energy harvesting technologies (including thermoelectric, piezoelectric, photovoltaic, electromagnetic, wireless power transfer and multi modal versions); thin film batteries and super capacitors; new manufactu
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11/05/2013
Energy Solutions Forum November research and event roundup
Last month brought a wide range of activity, from the first state-based emergency fuel reserve, to California Cap-and-Trade program expansion and the continued EPA authority debate. ESF Research examined the details and implications of the recent developments. Select ESF Research from this month:  -N
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11/05/2013
Martin Harris promoted to Chief Sales Officer for Altium
Martin Harris promoted to Chief Sales Officer for Altium
Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING), announced the promotion of Martin Harris to Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Mr. Harris has previously held the role of Senior Executive Vice President, Global Field Operations. As the CSO he i
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11/05/2013
GaN Systems appoints Vqdot as applications development partner
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, has appointed US engineering consultancy Vqdot as an Applications Development Partner. Michigan-based Vqdot specialises in the development and testing of high-performance power supplies and will partner with GaN Systems to advise c
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11/04/2013
Options for renewable-energy tax credits
Options for renewable-energy tax credits
A number of renewable energy tax credits are set to expire on December 31, 2013. Neither the House nor Senate has introduced legislation or amendments that would likely advance before the end of the year. The expirations will affect multiple industries, including wind, biofuels, and other renewable energies.
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11/04/2013
NANOvember celebration showcases New York’s growing high-tech sector
Reflecting growing interest and enthusiasm for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s innovative strategy that is driving nanotechnology-enabled educational and career opportunities across New York State, a record crowd of more than 3,000 people attended Community Day events at three SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and E
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11/04/2013
PCIM Europe 2014 exhibits strong growth
The number of exhibitors and the booked floor space for PCIM Europe 2014 is already 16% up from what it was the same time last year. The proportion of foreign exhibitors is about 50%, underscoring the event's diversity. With the strong growth in renewable energy, e-mobility and energy efficiency continuing, t
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11/04/2013
Global AC and DC drives market to reach US$24.26 Billion by 2016
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global AC and DC Drives Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is increasing demand for AC and DC drives from the APAC region. The Global AC and DC Drives market has also been witnessing i
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11/01/2013
Research project to help deliver 10x faster computer processing speeds
An international research collaboration will deliver highly accurate measurements of strain in materials at the nano-scale to drive innovation in next generation electronic devices. The European Metrology Research Program’s Nanostrain project brings together public institutions from across Europe supported
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11/01/2013
Qualcomm’s entry into set-top-box chips challenges incumbents
Mobile semiconductor giant Qualcomm is muscling its way into the set-top box (STB) chip business, a move likely to shake up the market’s competitive landscape, according to insights from the Consumer Electronics Service at IHS (NYSE: IHS). San Diego, Calif.-based Qualcomm is a serious contender to the c
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11/01/2013
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