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THE BIG IDEA

Changing business models and emerging technology/market segments that could impact your business

Small Cells Shaking Up Cellular Nets

Small Cells Shaking Up Cellular Nets

The relatively staid market for cellular base stations will see a disruption equivalent to the advent of the tablet computer: An emerging new wave of small-cell basestations sporting hybrid cellular/Wi-Fi radios are giving operators new ways to build out their networks.

VC WATCH

Tracking the hottest industry startups and gauging their chances for success

Startup Says Its Silicon Oscillator Beats Crystals, MEMS

Startup Says Its Silicon Oscillator Beats Crystals, MEMS

U.K. fabless-chip startup eoSemi is sampling a CMOS replacement for kilohertz crystal oscillators while disclosing details of its proprietary technology. CEO Ian Macbeth (shown) says the startup took a deliberate approach to technology development and deployment.

MARKET DATA

Crunching the numbers and discerning trends on varied segments of the global electronics industry

MEMS Fabs Expand in Europe, Middle East

MEMS Fabs Expand in Europe, Middle East

Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa are emerging as centers of MEMS R&D and fabrication.

COMPANY TEARDOWN

We identify and dissect the up-and-comers, the established firms hitting their stride, and the companies in crisis

Three Reasons To Take Silicon Labs Seriously

Three Reasons To Take Silicon Labs Seriously

The transition to a new CEO won't affect Silicon Labs' strategy for targeting the nuts and bolts of the Internet of Things.