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Dialog expands IoT portfolio with connectivity acquisition

Dialog Semiconductor plc has a signed an agreement to acquire the mobile communication product line of Silicon Motion Technology Corp.

Verizon chooses five companies to develop 5G first responder technologies

The companies will work with Verizon to advance public safety technologies based on next-generation networks.

APEC 2019: GaN and SiC news and products from Richardson RFPD

The electronic component distributor will be highlighting components and evaluation platforms based on the two materials at the show.

Teardown: Wyze Cam Pan

Teardown-style look at the Wyze Cam Pan, a smart home camera with the ability to take in a full-circle view in less than three seconds.

Trends impacting the semiconductor industry in the next three years

Big data, 5G, and artificial intelligence will transform the electronics industry, but have yet to make a major impact in the semiconductor industry.

Vodafone will launch 5G service to 19 cities in the UK in 2019

Four trial sites have already gone live in Bristol, Cardiff, Greater Manchester and Liverpool.

APEC 2019: NAC Semi offers products from Isabellenhuette, Firecomms

NAC Semi is now an exclusive North American distributor for precision measurement devices from Isabellenhuette, as well as a distributor of new additions to the Firecomms optical transceiver line.

ITG Electronics introduces new line of flat wire common mode chokes

At high frequencies, the current penetrates and utilizes less of the volume of the flat copper wire when compared to circular wire.

Thermik presenting thermal protectors at APEC 2019

Thermal protectors feature a continuously active bimetallic disc with an additional spring disc. This design helps reduce mechanical stress, improves switching behavior and creates an arc-free thermal protector.

Fitbit expands further into healthcare market with four new wearables

The devices are targeted at kids, family and enterprise users.

The 5 coolest concept vehicles from the 2019 Geneva Motor Show

These all-electric vehicles may not be ready for production, but they give a glimpse to the future of automotive.

Honda to sell only electric cars in Europe by 2025

The move is part of the company’s plan to be all-electric by 2030.

APEC 2019: Opal-RT Technologies to demo real-time simulation systems for electronics

The company will demonstrate its newest platforms for testing and validation of electronic controls for a range of applications.

APEC 2019: Miniature low-profile power inductors from TT Electronics

TT Electronics has introduced the HA74 series of surface-mount power inductors that combine a low profile, small footprint and 3 MHz switching capability for efficient, space-saving DC/DC converters.

APEC 2019: Microchip to showcase efficient and smart power solutions

Microchip will showcase a variety of efficient and smart power solutions based on the company's products during APEC 2019.

Railway DC/DC converters for demanding environments

Recom’s railway portfolio has been extended with the new RP12-AR DC/DC converter series. These compact 12 W 1 in x 1 in modules operate with 90% efficiency and up to 88° C ambient temperature at full load.