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Wireless World Thursday, September 14, 2017 1 6 Dialog Semiconductor Announces Strategic Partnership & Investment 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 solution as the out-of-band com- munications channel between the wire- less transmitter and receiver. Dialog's power management 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 technology efficiently delivers power to the wire- less 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 accelerate the deployment of Energous' WattUp wireless transmitter and receiver technology while expanding our innovative 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 solutions are integral to some of today's leading mobile devices and the enabling element for increasing performance and productivity on the go. From making smartphones more power efficient, enabling home appliances to be con- trolled from anywhere, to connecting the next generation of wearable devices, Dialog's decades of experience and world-class innovation help manufactur- ers 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 operates in. Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered in London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organization. In 2015, it had approxi- mately $1.35 billion in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor com- panies. It currently has approximately 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. Steadicam Volt Three-Axis Motorized Smartphone Camera Stabilizer Steadicam, a division of The Tiffen Company, is releasing the Steadicam Volt, a three-axis motorized smart- phone camera stabilizer. As the first in its class to offer the user complete con- trol of image framing and composition, the Volt serves as a versatile tool for content creation, easily operated by a wide range of users. With the Steadicam Volt, consumers will have the opportunity to capture outstanding Steadicam quality video right from their smartphone. Product benefits include: lightweight and folding design enable easy storage and transportation; accompanying iOS app allows for precise balance and tun- ing; haptic control utilizes Simulated Inertia™ Dual operating modes for beginners and experienced users; uses long life rechargeable Lithium Ion batter- ies; accommodates phone sizes with or without case from 100-200g in weight and 58 to 80mm wide; and Bluetooth enabled. Engineered to provide the utmost precision and control, the Steadicam Volt will enable smart- phone users to capture high quality video content with ease. Additionally, the simulated feeling of inertia on the pan axis will improve the overall hand- ing of the gimbal, giving users the sta- bility they need to film with remarkable precision. About Tiffen Tiffen is a leading manufacturer of imag- ing accessories for the consumer/profes- sional imaging and the motion picture and broadcast television industries, including: Tiffen optical photographic filters and lens accessories; Steadicam camera stabilizing systems; Lowel loca- tion lighting equipment; Domke camera bags and Zing camera covers; Dfx digital effects software; Listec teleprompters; Davis & Sanford tripods and support sys- tems; and Stroboframe flash brackets. For more information, visit www.tiffen.com. Analogix & Mediatek Collaborate on DisplayPort Technology Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. announced its collaboration with MediaTek Inc., combining MediaTek's advanced, fea- ture-rich System-on-Chip (SoC) and Analogix's DisplayPort technology for best-in- class multimedia solutions. "Analogix is excited to combine our industry's most proven DisplayPort tech- nology with MediaTek's best-in-class display processing," said Michael Ching, Vice President for Analogix. "There is an ever-expanding range of products and applications that require high-perform- ance video out, best delivered using DisplayPort." Analogix offers a wide variety of integrated circuits (ICs) and intellectual property (IP) core solutions with support for VESA's DisplayPort standard up to the latest version DisplayPort 1.4 provid- ing: high-performance video and audio for resolutions up to 8K; Display Stream Compression (DSC 1.2) for interopera- ble, visually lossless compression over display links; High Definition Content Protection (HDCP 2.2) for an enhanced resolution, frame-rate and digital rights management that content providers require. The Analogix DisplayPort technology has shipped into over one billion System-on- Chip (SoC) solutions for multiple appli- cations, from mobile devices and head- mounted- displays, to monitors, HDTVs and media players. About Analogix Semiconductor Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductors for the digital multimedia market, from portable devices such as smartphones to high-end graphics cards and large, high-definition displays. Analogix is the market leader in providing end- to-end interface connec- tivity semiconductor solutions for DisplayPort, including the SlimPort branded products, and an industry leader in mobile display controllers, such as low-power, high-speed timing controller solutions. The DisplayPort standard is an innovative, packetized digital interface for high-resolution video and audio that was developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). SlimPort branded products are compliant with DisplayPort, Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP), and DisplayPort Alt Mode over the USB Type-C connector. For more information, visit www .analogix.com and www.slimport.com.