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???????Dialog Semiconductor selected by AST & Science as the Preferred 
Supplier for Advanced Communication Custom ICs 
 
2020-11-30 / 08:00 
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_Custom designed chipset extending network coverage through Low Earth Orbit 
(LEO) satellite connectivity, helping to enable the first space-based 
network for smartphones_ 
 
*London, United Kingdom and Midland, Texas - November 30, 2020 - *Dialog 
Semiconductor plc [1] (XETRA:DLG [2]), a leading provider of battery and 
power management, Wi-Fi(R), Bluetooth(R) low energy (BLE) and Industrial 
edge computing solutions today announced that AST & Science [3], LLC ("AST 
SpaceMobile") a satellite company that is disruptively transforming 
satellite broadband access, has selected Dialog to develop four custom 
mixed-signal & RF ASICs for their SpaceMobile network. 
 
AST SpaceMobile is the first and only space-based cellular broadband network 
that will be accessible by a standard smartphone and deliver connectivity 
from urban areas to the most remote global locations. Within Dialog's 
recently established Industrial IoT Business Group, Dialog will develop four 
custom advanced RF chips that are part of the satellite electronics payload 
for SpaceMobile and this chipset enables a secure radio communications link. 
Dialog currently is the leading supplier of custom RF ICs for advanced 
satellite communication systems. 
 
"We deliver measurable business benefits to customers like AST SpaceMobile 
by providing an advanced RF ASIC chipset that satisfies the most challenging 
technical and commercial requirements. Custom ASICs are part of Dialog's 
DNA, with customers benefiting from our high-performance mixed-signal and 
advanced RF IP portfolio specifically in this case helping to provide the 
first space-based cellular broadband network for smartphones," said Dermot 
Barry, VP Industrial ASIC Business Unit at Dialog Semiconductor. 
 
"AST SpaceMobile's decision to select Dialog was based on Dialog's 
successful track record in servicing the satellite communications market. 
They have been key suppliers to satellite communications customers and have 
the range of IP across both mixed-signal and RF needed to meet the 
requirements of the AST SpaceMobile program," said Tom Severson, COO and CFO 
at AST SpaceMobile. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with 
Dialog as they join our network of suppliers and support us through the 
design, development and lifetime supply of these mission-critical chips, 
filling cellular coverage gaps for over 5 billion people to enable AST 
SpaceMobile to bring seamless Internet connectivity to the world. 
 
ENDS 
 
*NOTES:* 
 
Dialog and the Dialog logo are trademarks of Dialog Semiconductor plc or its 
subsidiaries. All other product or service names are the property of their 
respective owners. (c) Copyright 2020 Dialog Semiconductor. All rights 
reserved. 
 
*Media Contacts:* 
_For Dialog Semiconductor_ 
Mark Tyndall 
SVP Corporate Development & Strategy 
Dialog Semiconductor 
Phone: [phone] 
[e-mail] 
Web: www.dialog-semiconductor.com [1] 
Twitter: @DialogSemi [4] 
 
_For AST SpaceMobile_ 
Scott Cianciulli 
The Plunkett Group 
[phone] 
[e-mail] 
 
*About Dialog Semiconductor* 
 
Dialog Semiconductor is a leading provider of standard and custom integrated 
circuits (ICs) that drive the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 
applications. Dialog's proven expertise propels the next generation of 
today's devices by providing Battery Management, Bluetooth(R) low energy, 
Wi-Fi, Flash memory, Configurable Mixed-signal ICs, Advanced Communication 
ICs, and Industrial edge computing improving power efficiency, reducing 
charge times, while increasing performance, connectivity and productivity. 
 
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. With decades of experience 
and world-class innovation, we help manufacturers get to what's next. Our 
passion for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit ensures we remain at the 
forefront of high-performance semiconductor technology for the IoT, mobile, 
industrial, communications, enterprise, connected medical, and automotive 
markets. Dialog is headquartered near London with a global sales, R&D and 
marketing organization. In 2019, it had approximately $1.4 billion in 
revenue and is consistently one of the fastest growing European public 
semiconductor companies. It currently has approximately 2,300 employees 
worldwide. The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange 
(Regulated Market, Prime Standard, ISIN GB0059822006). 
 
For more information, visit www.dialog-semiconductor.com [1]. 
 
About AST SpaceMobile 
 
AST SpaceMobile is building the first, and only, broadband cellular network 
in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based 
on our extensive IP and patent portfolio. Our team of engineers and space 
scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by 
today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the 
billions who remain unconnected. 
 
For more information, visit www.ast-science.com/ [5] 
 
Contact: 
Jose Cano 
Director, Investor Relations 
[e-mail] 
[phone] 
 
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