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Broadcasters Show Daily Monday, April 24, 2017 3 2 DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP & INVESTMENT WITH ENERGOUS CORP Dialog Semiconductor plc (XETRA:DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth ® low energy (LE) technology, announced a strategic invest- ment in Energous Corporation (NAS- DAQ: WATT), the developer of WattUp ® , a revolutionary wire-free charging technology that provides over- the-air power at a distance. Dialog has agreed to make a $10 million investment in Energous and become the exclusive component supplier of the WattUp inte- grated circuits (ICs), while Energous is able to leverage Dialog's broad sales and distribution channels to accelerate mar- ket adoption. Energous' WattUp technology pro- vides a unique and more extensive wire- less charging experience compared to tra- ditional coil-based technologies. By sending energy safely through the air using radio frequencies, WattUp is able to deliver intelligent, scalable power in a similar way to a Wi-Fi router. WattUp differs from inductive or resonant wire- less charging systems in that it delivers power at a distance, to multiple devices, in any orientation, resulting in a wire-free experience that has the ability to trans- form the way consumers and industries charge and power electronic devices at home, in the office, in the car and beyond. The partnership combines Energous' uncoupled wireless charging technology and Dialog's power saving technologies to drive market expansion. Energous' WattUp technology uses Dialog's SmartBond ® Bluetooth low energy solu- tion as the out-of-band communications channel between the wireless transmitter and receiver. Dialog's power manage- ment technology is then used to distribute power from the WattUp receiver IC to the rest of the device while Dialog's AC/DC Rapid Charge™ power conversion tech- nology efficiently delivers power to the wireless transmitter. WattUp uses small form factor antennas that are formed using the exist- ing device's printed circuit board, remov- ing the need for larger, more expensive coils used in competing solutions today. This enables broader adoption of wire- less charging in a larger range of battery- powered devices, such as smartphones, tablets, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, small form factor wearables and Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR) devices. Accelerated sales growth will be achieved by leveraging Dialog's strength in delivering volume and tier one cus- tomer access. "This partnership brings two very complementary companies closer togeth- er, creating numerous benefits," said Stephen R. Rizzone, President and Chief Executive Officer, Energous. "Energous is pleased to be able to leverage Dialog's decades of experience in power-saving technologies as well as its robust sales channel, long-term strategic relationships and world-class fab and backend opera- tions. Working together, we will be able to accelerate the adoption of the WattUp technology and reshape the way electron- ic devices are charged." "Partnering with a top tier semicon- ductor company like Dialog also repre- sents a strong validation for Energous as we prepare to launch WattUp-enabled consumer products with our licensees in early 2017," added Rizzone. "Energous' WattUp technology can be thought of as wireless charging 2.0, and delivers a wireless charging experi- ence that is much closer to what con- sumers desire by charging devices close up and at a distance, while in use and without compromising product design or adding excessive cost," said Mark Tyndall, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy, Dialog Semiconductor. "This alliance means that Dialog is able to more closely align our complementary technologies, supply chain and global sales resources to accel- erate the deployment of Energous' WattUp wireless transmitter and receiver technology while expanding our innova- tive use cases and market share." The strategic investment includes positive tactical and strategic implica- tions that will aggressively speed up cus- tomer adoption of WattUp-enabled prod- ucts and streamline chip production. Benefits of the agreement include joint marketing and sales operations, including access to Dialog's channel partners and access to Dialog's customer base to accelerate the adoption of WattUp in smartphone, automotive and emerging IoT applications. About Dialog Semiconductor Dialog Semiconductor is a leading provider of integrated circuits (ICs) that power the Internet of Things. Dialog solu- tions are integral to some of today's lead- ing mobile devices and the enabling ele- ment for increasing performance and pro- ductivity on the go. From making smart- phones more power efficient, enabling home appliances to be controlled from anywhere, to connecting the next genera- tion of wearable devices, Dialog's decades of experience and world-class innovation help manufacturers get to what's next. Dialog operates a fabless business model and is a socially responsible employer pursuing many programs to benefit the employees, community, other stakeholders and the environment it oper- ates in. Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered in London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organization. In 2015, it had approximately $1.35 bil- lion in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It currently has approximate- ly 1,680 employees worldwide. The com- pany is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard, ISIN GB0059822006) and is a member of the German TecDax index. About Energous Corporation Energous Corporation is the developer of WattUp – an award-winning, wire-free charging technology that will transform the way consumers and industries charge and power electronic devices at home, in the office, in the car and beyond. WattUp is a revolutionary radio frequency (RF) based charging solution that delivers intelligent, scalable power via radio bands, similar to a Wi-Fi router. WattUp differs from current wireless charging systems in that it delivers contained power, at a distance, to multiple devices, thus resulting in a wire-free experience that saves users from having to remember to plug in their devices. For more information, visit www .energous.com or www.dialog- semiconductor.com. 5G WILL TAKE THE CHECKERED FLAG By Glenn Laxdal, Head of Strategy and Technology, Ericsson North America Race promoters are seeking ways to enhance the fan experience through inter- active video, improve the speed and accuracy of race team communications, provide real-time vehicle telemetry for pit analytics and dramatically lower the installation and operating costs of these temporary networks. While initial efforts will focus on LTE-based networks that provide a faster and lower cost solution, future solutions will leverage 5G net- works to improve the racing experience for fans, drivers, pit crews and sponsors. Currently, race communications can require a team of more than 70 workers spending three days on average to run 25 to 30 miles of fiber to multiple access points around a track. There are separate networks created for functions such as race timing, team communications and live video inside the car. The latency in most cases can average 12 seconds. After the race, the network team then spends a day tearing down these temporary communica- tions networks. This is not only costly, but requires considerable effort for a weekend event with little tolerance for delays. A wireless (LTE and media) solution allows a small team to set up an advanced communications network that delivers broadband for multiple voice, video and data networks, with an average latency of less than one second. Using specially- equipped trailers, the network "infrastruc- ture" can be set up and torn down in hours, not days, and the size of the installation crew can be as small as a half-dozen work- ers. This will result in tremendous savings per event, and reduce the venue operators' investment in communications infrastruc- ture to accommodate races. 5G wireless technology will revo- lutionize the racing experience for drivers, pit crews, racing fans and sponsors. Here are some examples of what could be done. Race Fans Attendees and remote viewers will watch live video from any/multiple vehicles in a major race from multiple angles inside and outside the vehicles, as well as from around the track. There will also be video feeds from pit crews, garages, etc. for full fan experience. Fans also will get enhanced immersive solutions that provide authorized driver health and select vehicle performance statistics to provide a much deeper understanding of the action happening on the track. Drivers Advanced communications and analytics will provide drivers with robust analysis of vehicle performance, track conditions, driver bio/health status and real-time insights to augment driver decisions. Pit Crews Advanced communications and teleme- try will allow race teams to constantly monitor the entire performance of the vehicle, detecting any potential vehicle problems and take correc- tive action while the vehicle is in motion. This not only optimizes vehicle performance, but potential- ly saves lives and reduces damage to the vehicles. Sponsors Advanced communications and analytics will give sponsors a highly customized and accurate picture of fan interest and preferences, along with real-time offer management. Whether it's sponsorship of video feeds, optimized ad insertion or real-time fan feedback, sponsors will clearly elevate their engagements with their target audience(s). As a global leader in 5G and IoT net- works, Ericsson is working with racing organizations around the world to take the fan experience across the finish line. For more information, go to www .ericsson.com/5g.