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Integration in Mixed-Signal ASICs: Why More Isn’t Always Better

Increasing integration in integrated circuits is not new, but both chip vendors and their customers are beginning to more closely evaluate the trade-offs between integration and multiple components more critically.

Cable Providers Lose TV Subscribers, But Gain Internet and Telephony Customers

Last year, U.S. and EU cable providers lost television subscribers for the sixth year in a row but managed to increase their total customer base by expanding Internet and telephony services.

Hon Hai Teams With Mozilla in Bid to Diversify Away from Apple

Both Apple and Hon Hai are diversifying with Apple farming out more of its assembly business to Pegatron and Hon Hai inking a deal with Mozilla to launch a new mobile device that runs on Firefox

ST-Ericsson Sells Connectivity Business

The shuttered joint venture between chip maker STMicroelectronics and communications giant Ericsson signed a definitive agreement to sell the assets and intellectual property rights of its Global Navigation Satellite System business to Intel.

Dish Takes the Gloves Off and Slams SoftBank-Sprint Deal

A contender for Sprint Nextel, Dish Network argues that the SoftBank offer for the U.S.-based mobile carrier is not in the country's best interest.

Lenovo Sales Rise as HP Falters

Slow demand in the PC market may be dragging down computer makers and component suppliers but Hong Kong-based Lenovo is bucking the trends.

Sprint Clears Regulatory Hurdles for SoftBank Acquisition

Sprint Nextel and SoftBank have received the necessary regulatory approvals for SoftBank’s acquisition of Sprint from the California Public Utilities Commission.

Mitsubishi, Echelon Partner on Smart Meters

Mitsubishi Electric is partnering with Echelon Corp. to include Echelon's Open Smart Grid Protocol into its lineup of smart meter products for international markets.

Cisco Services Growth Outpaces Equipment in FYQ3

Cisco reported “slow and steady” growth for the quarter thanks in part to a strategy of augmenting its hardware business with an expansion in its services offering.

Economic Activity in China and U.S. Positive For April

Economic indicators for both the U.S. and China were positive in April, said the Conference Board, implying an uptick in business activity in both nations.

Cameras in Motor Vehicles to Grow More Than Fivefold by 2020

Driven by declining prices, usage of cameras in motor vehicles is set to soar in the coming years, rising by a factor of more than five from 2012 to 2020. Shipments of cameras for cars...

PC Makers Keep Inventory Tight

Inventory in the PC supply chain is tracking component trends – meaning suppliers are keeping stock to a minimum.

Pegatron Staffs Up: Is a Low-Cost iPhone on the Way?

Suppliers to Apple are notoriously closed-mouth about their relationship with the U.S. consumer giant. So rumors about Apple expanding its business with Pegatron created a bit of stir.

The Solar Winds of Change

Hot on the heels of the first solar capacity decline in Europe in 2012, Asia this year is poised to emerge as the world’s largest region for solar installations ...

Japan Consumer Giants Dogged by Displays

All the major Japanese consumer electronics giants have been facing tough times lately, but Sharp and Panasonic continue to battle strong headwinds.

EDS News: TTI Reintroduces Sager Electronics

A year after being acquired by specialty distributor TTI Inc. parent Berkshire Hathaway, Sager Electronics reintroduced itself to the industry at the EDS trade show this week.

The Secret to Samsung’s Ascent

Samsung is now the leader in mobile handsets and recently took the lead over Apple in smartphones. Its rise to dominance in an ultra-competitive market is no fluke.

U.S. Manufacturing Expansion Continues in April

The U.S. manufacturing sector continued its streak of expansion in April, although at a slightly slower pace than March, according to the ISM’s Purchasing Manager’s Index,

C-Level Executives Say Patents are Crucial to Business

A recent survey of more than 200 executives revealed that 87 percent believe patent protection of intellectual property is crucial to American business.