Flash Memory Technologies and Global Markets

The global market for flash memory was valued at $28.4 billion in 2012 and $30.1 billion in 2013. This market is expected to grow to $43.9 billion by 2018, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% for the five-year period, 2013 to 2018.. This report investigates different technologies used in solid-state flash memory. It compares and contrasts flash memory with current hard-disk-based storage technology. The report examines the total available market for flash memory according to various application areas and discusses how flash memories are customized for each. A complete analysis of servers and the storage market is also included, taking into account where the flash memory is expected to lead to major change. The report also focuses on a summary of key players in different segments along with market share information. A forecast of the total market in each category by dollar, downloads and geography over the next five years is provided. The report also includes an analysis of patents filed in this market by various companies. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Flash Memory Technologies and Global Markets.

Advanced Solid-State Memory Systems

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Advanced Solid-State Memory Systems in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, South Korea, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2018. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. The report profiles 58 companies including many key and niche players such as -

4DS, Inc.
Adesto Technologies Corporation, Inc.
Crocus Technology SA
Everspin Technologies, Inc.
Grandis, Inc.
Intel Corporation

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Advanced Solid-State Memory Systems - Global Strategic Business Report.

SOFC - Solid Oxide Fuel Cells - Fuel Cell Markets

The global solid oxide fuel cell market is estimated to reach $3.32 billion by 2018, with a projected CAGR of 8.7%, signifying an increase in demand for a clean and emission free power source that is fuel cells. Solid oxide fuel cells are emission free power sources, which run on electrochemical conversion reactions. SOFC use ceramic electrolytes that are hard and non-porous in nature. As the electrolyte is a solid, the cells are not necessarily constructed in a plate-like configuration as seen in other fuel cell types. Electrical efficiency provided is around 50% to 60%. In applications designed to capture and utilize the system’s waste heat (cogeneration), the overall fuel use efficiency could top 80% to 85% and operate at very high temperatures of around 1,000°C (1,830°F). The unique properties of solid oxide fuel cell such as portability, long-term stability, easy fuel selection, and emission-free power serve this requirement. These cells have vast applications, with military applications expecting the highest growth. Planar SOFC has been identified to be the dominating fuel cell in the market for its versatility. Asia-Pacific is the leading market for SOFC with Japan and South Korea dominating the region.

Variety of fuels can be used with high electrical efficiency: Driver of SOFC Market

The global solid oxide fuel cell market has witnessed decent growth, owing to an increase in the demand for clean and alternative energy sources. These fuel cells provide better and efficient alternative as they can work on almost any type of fuel, whether fossil, hydrogen or bio-fuels, resulting in better fuel efficiency than the burning of the same fuel. Along with better fuel efficiency, there is minimal emission, thereby providing clean and green energy. These properties drive the market for these cells.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC): Market Share, by Geography, 2013

Source:  M&M,  Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market Report

FuelCell Energy (U.S.), Bloom Energy (U.S.), Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. (Japan), Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. (Japan), Kyocera (Japan), and Ceramic Fuel Cell Ltd. (Australia) are the major players globally in the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) market.

Agreements and Collaborations: Key Strategy

Most of these companies mainly rely on growth strategies such as new product launches, joint ventures & contracts, mergers & acquisitions, and investments & expansions in diversified geographic areas. The risk of failure involved in the industry is more due to the new and innovative technologies that are being introduced. Therefore, to enhance market penetration and share the expenditure along with the risks, the companies have opted for agreements & collaborations.

The major solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) types include Planar, Tubular, and other. The Planar SOFCs have the largest share in the market.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report:  Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market by Type (Planar, Tubular, Others), Application (Large Stationary, Small Stationary, Transportation, Portable & Military), Geography – Global Trends & Forecast to 2018.

 

 

SOFC - Solid Oxide Fuel Cells - Fuel Cell Markets

Smart Lighting Market Report

The growth of the smart lighting market in the coming years is expected to be very important, with the revenue growth estimated to reach $56.05 billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 15.8% from 2014 to 2020. The major players in thismarket include: Acuity Brands, Inc. (U.S.), Legrand S.A (France), Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. (U.S) and Zumtobel AG (Austria). Several other acquisitions, mergers, new product launch, agreements and so on, have taken place recently and are discussed in the report. The report covers the market by lighting type, lighting control components, connectivity technologies, application and geography of the market. It provides detailed analysis of the current market scenario and its estimation till the year 2020. The report profiles companies which are active in the field of smart lighting technology. It highlights the winning imperatives and burning issues related to the this industry. It also analyzes the market with the help of Porter’s five-force model. The report provides the competitive landscape of the players, which covers key growth strategies followed by all the major players. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Smart Lighting Market by Component, Lighting Type, Connectivity Technology, Application & Geography - Global Forecast & Analysis to 2014-2020.

How to Recognize Fraudulent and Counterfeit Electronic Parts

Counterfeit electronic parts and components have become a serious issue for the electronics industry. Counterfeit components are devices that are intentionally misrepresented as authentic. They are marked or re- marked as something they are not. The counterfeit category also includes components that have been previously used and are sold as new devices. A more precise definition goes like this: A counterfeit component is a device made or altered to resemble an authentic part with the intent to mislead or defraud by presenting the imitation as original or genuine.

These unreliable and fraudulent parts not only can cause significant inconveniences when an electronic part fails, but they can also have a negative economic impact on the companies that produce the products. Since counterfeit components often have inferior specifications and quality, they represent a serious hazard if they are incorporated into critical systems such as aircraft navigation, military equipment, space vehicles or life support. This video will introduce you to counterfeit components ­ and explain how they make their way into the supply chain and why they have become a major problem for the electronics industry.

Dealing with the risks of counterfeit components fall into four categories ­ avoidance, mitigation, detection and disposition. We’ve described how avoidance and mitigation can be largely achieved only by purchasing components from the authorized market. In other words, devices that are produced by the OCM. Since that is not always possible, companies need to have systems in place to detect substandard and counterfeit parts. That means awareness and detection training for every technician.

Mitigation involves analyzing and creating a plan on how to reduce the risk of having substandard or counterfeit components in the assemblies and equipment that your company produces. The last category is disposition ­ which has to do with reporting substandard components that have been identified so that other companies can be on the lookout for them. It is also about flagging those open market distributors who supplied the components.

Finally, it’s about disposing of these fraudulent components. It’s better to destroy the counterfeit components, rather than send them back to the supplier where they can be sold again on the open market. The point is to ensure that the counterfeit parts DO NOT re-enter the supply line.

Counterfeit electronic parts detection

The following IPC  training video DVD-166C  presents many of the details and techniques involved in detecting counterfeit parts that find their way into the electronics assembly supply chain. You will be introduced to the economic realities that have resulted in the growth of counterfeit components in our industry ­ and why it’s important to catch these substandard components before they’re assembled into your customer’s equipment. This video discusses the most common methods for detecting counterfeit components ­ including visual indicators and high-tech machine analysis. It also explains the importance of a technician detecting and documenting the characteristics of a suspicious component ­ coupled with a referee’s disposition of the substandard part. Putting this knowledge to use can make a huge difference in the reliability of your company’s product and your company’s reputation and profitability.

Details of the new DVD and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site: DVD-166C Counterfeit Components.

 

 

 

 

How to Recognize Fraudulent and Counterfeit Electronic Parts

Digital Power Management ICs Market Report

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Digital Power Management ICs markets.  Global market for Digital Power Management ICs is forecast to reach US$4.5 billion by 2020, driven by rising use of digital power solutions across various power system designs. Digital power management ICs (DPMIC) are capable of performing several functions including power management, power conversion, and communication by using a digital feedback loop.

Power management is carried out within and on-board the converter. Select on-board functions performed by digital power management ICs include power system configuration, voltage sequencing, and fault monitoring. Functions within power converter include digital implementation of PWM (pulse width modulator) for controlling energy flow for each cycle. DPMIC’s significant advantages over their analog counterparts in terms of level of performance and efficiency in adapting, controlling and rectifying power current are helping drive the market’s strong evolution.

Demand for digital power management IC’s is intrinsically linked to the level of semiconductor device manufacturing activity, which in turn is largely influenced by the health of the electronic devices manufacturing sector. The market as a result remains vulnerable to fast-changing technology, short product life cycles, and rapid obsolescence of semiconductor devices. Periods of economic slowdown such as the 2007-2009 economic recession slowed down demand for electronic devices, which in turn impacted market prospects for semiconductor devices and digital power management IC’s. The market however made a strong rebound in the year 2010 and current growth is driven by increasing demand for and production of electronic devices.

The market is also expected to be driven by robust growth in numerous application areas such as computer networks, telecommunications and data communications all of which require management of multiple voltage rails and high power. Technology developments aimed at enhancing cost-effectiveness and product performance will benefit market prospects in the coming years. Auto tuning and auto compensation are significant developments in digital control technology. Load shedding, dimming and developing lighting automation are all likely to propel the implementation of digital control methods in ballast technology. New digital product architectures and designs are likely to be developed that emphasize on more accurate current and voltage regulation. Growing acceptance in the mainstream desktop, graphic and server markets is also expected to push adoption.

As stated by the new market research report on Digital Power Management ICs, Asia-Pacific represents the largest market worldwide. The region also represents the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 34.1% over the analysis period. Large population base, rising levels of disposable income, rapidly growing semiconductor manufacturing industry and favorable government initiatives have established Asia as the world’s largest supplier as well as consumer of electronic products. China is a major contributor to the consumption as well as supply of power management ICs supported by low production costs, rising levels of literacy, and presence of efficient infrastructure facilities.

Key players covered in the report include Analog Devices Inc., Ericsson Power Modules AB, Exar Corporation, Fairchild Semiconductor Inc., Freescale Semiconductor Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, International Rectifier Corporation, Intersil Corporation, Linear Technology Corporation, Maxim Integrated Products Inc., Micrel Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., Power-One Inc., Silicon Laboratories Inc., Skyworks Solutions Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, and Texas Instruments Incorporated, among others.

The research report titled “Digital Power Management ICs – Global Strategic Business Report”, provides a comprehensive review of market trends, growth drivers, technological trends, major challenges, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections for major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific) and Rest of World. Key end-use markets analyzed in the report include Electronics; Data Communications, Computer Networks & Telecommunications; and Other Application Types.

Digital Power Management ICs Market Report

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Digital Power Management ICs – Global Strategic Business Report.

 

Digital Power Management ICs Market Report

Small Cell Backhaul Worldwide Market Analysis and Forecasts

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Small Cell Backhaul Market by Access Technology Generation, by Backhaul Technology – Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis 2014 – 2019″.   According to this report, the Small Cell Backhaul Market to grow from $587.5 million in 2014 to $2.08 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 28.8% during the forecast period. In terms of regions, NA is expected to be the biggest market in terms of revenue contribution, while MEA and APAC are expected to experience increased market traction during the forecast period.

This study defines and segments the Small Cell Backhaul Market into various sub-segments with an in-depth analysis and forecasting of revenues. The report also identifies the factors driving this market, various challenges, and opportunities impacting it along with the technology roadmap and adoption trends.

This report broadly segments the Small Cell Backhaul Market on the basis of access technology generation, transmission medium, backhaul technology, services, and regions. The market is segmented by type of access technology generation: 2G, 3G, and 4G/LTE; by type of transmission medium: wired and wireless; by type of backhaul technology: copper, fiber, millimeter wave, microwave, Sub-6 GHz, and satellite. The Small Cell Backhaul Market is also segmented by type of services: network services, integration services, and professional services; and by regions: North America (NA), Europe (EU),Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Latin America (LA).

Major forces driving this market are the rapid uptake of smart phones, increasing data traffic, deployment of small cell base stations, and the continuous up-gradations in communication network infrastructure technologies to provide innovative product offerings for flexibility, power efficiency, cost effectiveness, and deployment ease. As mobile operators consider deployment of small cells to complement the existing macrocells network infrastructure to enhance the coverage and capacity, they are strategically analyzing the small cell backhaul solutions. While operators look forward to availing customized and cost-effective solutions, the small cell backhaul solution providers are designing and developing agile solutions with robust capabilities to extend support for large deployments and offer an end-to-end solution to mobile operators. The small cell backhaul ecosystem players are consolidating their position in the highly competitive market through mergers and technology acquisitions, partnerships, to build good-for-all-requirements solutions and attain better market visibility.

The changing user behavior and capacity evolution, along with the inclusion of quality of experience attributes to quality of service are propelling the growth in the Small Cell Backhaul Market. Though the adoption of these solutions is gradual, due to concerns about total cost of ownership, small cell deployment location, trained labor, and spectrum availability, these solutions are destined to witness wide acceptance across the globe. The convenience of small form factor, street level coverage, increased capacity provisioning, and the support for efficient spectrum utilization that backhaul solutions provide is expected to bring more demand for these solutions. To serve an audience with different solution requirements, the small cell backhaul solution providers and their industry partners are understanding the small cell deployment scenarios to develop a range of solutions that suit the set of requirements encompassing network topology and architecture, coverage and capacity, and cost and power consumption. The amalgamation of backhaul solutions with the small cell network infrastructure will improve the spectrum utilization, enhance delivery of information and communication services, and enrich the user experience.

Small Cell Backhaul Market Report

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: “Small Cell Backhaul Market by Access Technology Generation, by Backhaul Technology – Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis 2014 – 2019“.

 

Small Cell Backhaul Worldwide Market Analysis and Forecasts

Head Mounted Display (HMD) Market Report

The range of electronic components used in commercial aircrafts for various electronic applications and power systems includes motors, compressors, valves, power controllers, power switches, power conversion systems, generators, and more. It also includes digital components such as FPGAs, ICs, potentiometers, sensors, This device improves the overall display experience of the user because of immersive and non-immersive displays. Various navigation and communication technologies like Global Positioning System (GPS) and Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) are used in HMD to improve the guidance and monitoring system. Increasing developments in the components have positively influenced the investments in the head mounted display market. Decreased cost of components such as micro display makes this industry lucrative to invest. The HMD market covered in the report includes applications like Defense and Aviation, Industrial and Business, Healthcare, Video Gaming, Firefighting, Sports, and others. The various components used in this device are Micro-Display, Camera, Combined Mirror, Control Unit, Helmet, Goggles, Head Tracker, Battery, Accessibility Device, and Controller and Accessories. The advancement in this sector increases the efficiency in HMD instrument. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Head Mounted Display (HMD) Market Report.

Actuator & Electronic Components Market in Commercial Aviation

The range of electronic components used in commercial aircrafts for various electronic applications and power systems includes motors, compressors, valves, power controllers, power switches, power conversion systems, generators, and more. It also includes digital components such as FPGAs, ICs, potentiometers, sensors, MOSFETS, IGBTs, diodes, thyristors, bipolar junction transistors, and others. The Actuators market is one of the emerging technology markets due to the increase in R&D expenditure by the manufacturers. This has led to the introduction of actuators with advanced control systems, increased reliability, and operational effectiveness. The new era of actuators systems will be compact, require lower voltage, deliver higher torque, generate less heat, and reduce power consumption. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Actuator & Electronic Components Market in Commercial Aviation.

Automotive Sensor Market by Product, Application and Geography - Forecast & Analysis to 2013 - 2022

In this research report, the global automotive sensor market is majorly segmented into four major categories, namely, by product/sensor types, applications and geography. Increasing demand for automotive sensors in the various applications such assafety and control,Powertrain, body electronics, alternative fuel, and telematics is due to rise of new technologies worldwide, government interventions (regulations and support), and customer preference. The companies are realizing the potential of this market and are trying to answer the automotive OEMs’ needs to by better solution at an affordable cost. Significant upgradation and development of the new sensors for the automotive market have been the main strategies followed by the key players including Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Sensata Technologies (U.S.), Analog Devices (U.S.), Infineon Technologies (Germany), Denso Corporation (Japan), Measurement Specialties (U.S.), Texas Instruments (U.S.), and Tekscan (U.S.). Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Automotive Sensor Market by Product, Application and Geography .

How Suppliers Rank in Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes

Weak Japanese yen hits major optoelectronics and discretes companies in Japan and lowers overall O-S-D dollar sales growth in 2013.

Companies selling optoelectronics continue to dominate the top 30 sales ranking of suppliers serving semiconductor markets outside of traditional integrated circuit products, according to IC Insights’ 2014 O-S-D Report—A Market Analysis and Forecast for Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes.  The new 350-page report shows 26 of the top 30 O-S-D suppliers selling optoelectronics, and among those companies, 16 are shipping light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for high-growth applications in solid-state lighting.  The 2014 report also shows 16 of the top 30 O-S-D suppliers selling sensor and actuator products—including those made with microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology—and 18 companies offering discrete semiconductors.

The 30 largest O-S-D suppliers accounted for 66% of the total $58.6 billion in worldwide revenues generated by optoelectronics, sensor/actuator devices, and discretes in 2013, based on IC Insights’ estimates and company reports. The new 2014 O-S-D Report says worldwide optoelectronics sales grew 5% in 2013 to $29.2 billion, while the sensors/actuators segment was uncharacteristically flat with no growth last year at $8.7 billion, and the discretes market dropped 5% to $20.7 billion.  In 2013, the top 10 suppliers accounted for 34% of combined O-S-D sales (see Figure 1), but it is also worth noting that these companies collectively lost marketshare in 2013 with the sum of their revenues dropping 2%.  Suppliers ranked 11-30th in IC Insights’ new report saw combined dollar sales grow 2% in 2013, while the rest of the smaller O-S-D companies collectively gained marketshare last year with a 2% increase in combined sales.

Combined revenues of the top 30 O-S-D companies were flat in 2013 compared to 2012 because of the weak Japanese yen-exchange rate that significantly lowered the dollar-sales value of products sold by semiconductor suppliers based in Japan.  The average exchange rate in 2013 was 97.6 yen per U.S. dollar in 2013 versus 79.8 yen/dollar in 2012.  Because Japanese companies continue to be major suppliers of O S D products worldwide—especially in optoelectronics and discretes—the 18% decline in the 2013 yen exchange rate significantly held down the growth of the entire O-S-D marketplace, when sales are measured in U.S. dollars.  If the stronger 2012 yen exchange rate were used, total O-S-D dollar sales in 2013 would have grown 8% to nearly $52.6 billion instead of the 1% increase to $58.6 billion when the weaker 2013 yen value is applied.

Figure 1

If the stronger 2012 79.8 yen/dollar exchange rate was used in 2013, O-S-D leader Sony—who is the top image sensor supplier—would have recorded a 16% increase in sales to $4.4 billion (versus a 5% decline to about $3.6 billion shown in the table above).  Other top 10 O-S-D suppliers headquartered in Japan would have seen these improvements in growth using the stronger 2012 exchange rate: LED-leader and major laser maker Nichia (+19% versus -2%); Toshiba (+18% versus -3%); Renesas (+5% versus  14%); Mitsubishi (+9% versus -10%); and Sharp (+15% versus -6%).   Figure 2 shows these changes in the top 10 ranking, based on the analysis in the 2014 O-S-D report, which also provides separate top 10 sales rankings for optoelectronics, sensors/actuators, and discrete semiconductors.

Figure 2

In a one-of-a-kind study, IC Insights expands its coverage of the semiconductor industry with detailed analysis of trends and growth rates in the optoelectronics, sensors/actuators, and discretes market segments in its newly revised 350-page O-S-D Report—A Market Analysis and Forecast for Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes.

Now in its ninth annual edition, the 2014 O-S-D Report contains a detailed forecast of sales, unit shipments, and selling prices for more than 30 individual product types and categories through 2018. Also included is a review of technology trends for each of the segments.  The 2014 O-S-D Report, with more than 230 charts and figures, is attractively priced at $3,190 for an individual-user license and $6,290 for a multi-user corporate license.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report:  O-S-D Report—A Market Analysis and Forecast for Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes.

 

 

How Suppliers Rank in Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes

Wireless M2M & IoT Market Opportunities Report

Global spending on wireless M2M technology is expected to reach nearly $200 Billion by the end of 2014. Despite its low ARPU, the wireless M2M market has become a key focus of many mobile network operators as their traditional voice and data markets become saturated. Likewise, government and regulatory initiatives such as the EU initiatives to have a smart meter penetration level of 80% by 2020 and the mandatory inclusion of automotive safety systems such as eCall in all new car models, have also helped to drive overall wireless M2M connections and revenue.

By enabling network connectivity among physical objects, M2M has initiated the vision of the Internet of Things (IoT) – a global network of sensors, equipment, appliances, computing devices, and other objects that can communicate in real time. This gives rise of a multitude of application possibilities including but not limited to location tracking, diagnostics, process automation, remote monitoring/control and even entertainment. Given the vast array of M2M and IoT applications, the industry has attracted attention from a multitude of vertical market segments.

Consequently we expect the wireless M2M market to account for $196 Billion in revenue by the end of 2020, following a CAGR of 21% during the six year period between 2014 and 2020. Eyeing this lucrative opportunity, vendors and service providers across the highly fragmented M2M value chain have become increasing innovative in their strategies and technology offerings which have given rise to a number of submarkets such as M2M network security, Connected Device Platforms (CDP) and M2M application platforms.

The “The Wireless M2M & IoT Bible: 2014 – 2020″ report presents an in-depth assessment of the global wireless M2M market.  In addition to covering the business case, the challenges, the industry’€™s roadmap, value chain analysis, deployment case studies, and the vertical market ecosystem, vendor service/product strategies and strategic recommendations, the report also presents comprehensive forecasts for the wireless M2M market from 2014 till 2020, including an individual assessment of the following submarkets: Network Connectivity, Application Services, Embedded Cellular M2M Modules, Network Security, Connected Device Platforms (CDP), Application Platforms (Application Enablement Platforms, AEP and Application Development Platforms, ADP), Integration Services and Enabling Technologies. The forecasts and historical revenue figures are individually segmented for eight vertical markets, Eight air interface technologies, six geographical regions and 53 countries.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: The Wireless M2M & IoT Bible: 2014-2020 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies, Industry Verticals and Forecasts.

 

Wireless M2M & IoT Market Opportunities Report

MEMS and Sensors Market for Mobile Phones and Tablets

STMicroelectronics remains the global leader for MEMS in cellphones and tablets, but Knowles, Bosch Sensortec and InvenSense all grew in 2013. In 2012, Knowles lost market share in the MEMS microphone business due to strong competition from Analog Devices, AAC Technologies and Goertek. Still, it managed to regain market share in 2013 by supplying two microphones in the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. However, it is hard to predict what its market share in 2014 will be after recently losing its dispute against Goertek. The top four players own more than 50% market share in different MEMS & Sensors markets. Leading companies are trying to enlarge their MEMS products portfolio in order to supply a bundle of products to their customers. STMicroelectronics provides inertial sensors, microphones and pressure sensors. Bosch Sensortec is also focused on these products. And in 2013, InvenSense joined in by acquiring Analog Devices’ MEMS microphone business line, and signed a collaboration agreement with Sonion. InvenSense also released a 7-axis combo that integrates pressure sensors inside of a 6-axis IMU. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications' web site. View the report: MEMS & Sensors for Mobile Phones and Tablets.

Worldwide LTE Subscribers and Share

Worldwide LTE Subscribers to Hit 205 Million in 2Q 2014 as US, South Korea and Japan Account for 78% of Total Subscribers

Growth momentum is expected to shift to China market.

According to MIC Worldwide Mobile Subscriber database, worldwide LTE subscribers will reach the 205-million milestone in 2Q 2014. There are 238 operators in 101 countries with LTE networks up and running, according to Taiwan’s MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), an ICT industry research institute based in Taipei.

Highlights of MIC Worldwide Mobile Subscriber database’s latest LTE research findings include:

Europe:

• 101 commercial LTE networks deployed in 41 countries.


• More than 20.3 million LTE subscribers (May 2014)


• UK EE’s subscribers exceeded 2.9 million and UK Hutchison 3G’s reached 1.7 million in May 2014

America:

• 54 commercial LTE networks deployed in 17 countries.


• 94.5 million LTE subscribers with 46.1% of worldwide share. (May 2014)


• Verizon’s LTE subscriber surpassed 47.9 million and AT&T’s reached 30.2 million in 1Q 2014.

Asia:

• 58 commercial LTE networks deployed in 24 countries.


• 82.7 million LTE subscribers with 40.3% of worldwide share. (May 2014)


• LTE subscribers in Japan reached 40 million while Korea’s hit 30 million in May 2014.

Worldwide LTE Subscribers and Share, Q2 2014 (Units in Thousands)
Region	Europe	America	Asia	Oceania	Africa	Total
2Q2014 Subscribers	20,331	94,578	82,748	7,598	12	205,267
2Q2014 Share	9.9%	46.1%	40.3%	3.7%	0.0%	100%
Source: MIC Worldwide Mobile Subscriber Database, May 2014

 

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: Current Development of the Global LTE Subscriber Market.

 

 

 

Companies and organizations analyzed or mentioned in the report include:

3 Denmark, 3 Hong Kong, 3 Italia, 3 Sweden, 8ta, A1, Aero2, Airspan, Alaska Communications, Alcatel-Lucent, Altel, Altel Communications, Ambit Microsystems, Antel, Asia Pacific Telecom, AT&T, AT&T Mobility, Azercell, Babilon-Mobile, BASE, Batelco, Bell Mobility, Bend broadband, Bharti Airtel, Bluegrass Cellular, B-Mobile, Bouygues Telecom, BTC, BTL, C Spire Wireless, Celcom Axiata, Cellcom, China Mobile, China Mobile Hong Kong, China Telecom, China Unicom, CHT, Cisco, Claro, CNT, Cosmote, COTA, CSL, Deutsche Telekom (DT), Dialog Axiata, Digicel, DiGi Telecommunications, Digitel, DNA, DOCOMO Pacific, Du, eAccess, Eastlink, Econet Wireless, EE, Elisa, EMT, Entel Movil, Ericsson, Etisalat, Far Eastone, Fjarskipti, Free Mobile, Fujitsu, Global, GTA, Huawei, Hutchison 3, Hutchison 3G, iConnect, IDC, IT&E, Juniper, KDDI, KT, K?Telecom /VivaCell?MTS, Lanka Bell, Leap /Cricket, LG Uplus, LIME, LMT/ TeliaSonera, M1, Manx Telecom, Max Telecom, Maxis, MegaFon, Meteor Mobile, MetroPCS, MiSpot, Mobily, Mobitel, Moldcell, Monaco Telecom, Motorola, Movicel, Movistar, MTC, MTN, MTS, Nawras, NBN, NEC, Neotel South Africa, Nepal Telecom, Nova, NSN, NTT DOCOMO, O2, Oi, Omantel, Omnitel/ TeliaSonera, Ooredoo, Open Mobile, Optimus/ Sonaecom, Optus ,Orange, P4, Panhandle, Panasonic, PCCW, Peoples Telephone, Pioneer cellular, Polkomtel /Plus, Post Luxembourg, Proximus, PT Internux/BOLT, Qtel, Regional Telecom, Rogers, Rostelecom, Safaricom, Samsung, Sasktel, SFR, Siminn, Si.mobil, SingTel, SK Telecom, Sky Telecom, Slovak Telekom, Smart, Smartone, Smile, Softbank, Spectranet, Sprint, Sprocket Wireless, StarHub, STC, Stoke, Sunrise, Surfline, SWIFT Networks, Swisscom, Taiwan Mobile, Taiwan Star Cellular, Tango, TDC, Telcel, Tele2, Telecom Italia, Telecom Namibia, Telecom NZ, Telefonica Movistar, Telefonica O2, Telenor, Tele-Post Greenland, TeliaSonera, TeliaSonera/Netcom, Telstra, Telus, T-Hrvatski, Thumb Cellular, Tigo, TIM, Tishknet, TMN/ Portugal Telecom, T-Mobile, Tricom, True Move, Ucell, UK broadband, U Mobile, UNE-EMP, Unitel, US Cellular, Vainakh Telecom, Verizon, Videocon, Vimpelcom (Beeline), VIPNet, Viva Bahrain, Viva, Vivo, Vodacom, Vodafone, Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA), Wataniya Telecom, Yoigo, YooMee, Yota/ Scartel, Zain, Zamtel, Ziggo, ZTE

 

Worldwide LTE Subscribers and Share

Worldwide Mobile Phone Semiconductor 2014–2018 Forecast

his study includes market forecast data and analysis on a worldwide basis for the mobile phone semiconductor market for 2014–2018. This document provides segmentation by various air interface standards in 2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G, and 4G technologies; by major semiconductor device type; and by geographic region. It also provides comprehensive data on semiconductor BOM costs by air interface standard. Key forecast assumptions are identified, and their potential impact on the mobile phone semiconductor market is discussed. A comparison of the current forecast with the prior forecast is also noted. Worldwide mobile phone semiconductor revenue grew by 13% in 2013 to reach $75.3 billion. By 2018, that revenue will reach $89.3 billion at a 2013–2018 CAGR of 3.5%. The transition to LTE in the United States, the migration from 2G to 3G technologies in China and other emerging markets, and the increasing mix of low-end smartphones versus feature phones will be key drivers of growth over the next five years. At a functional level, LTE basebands, powerful application processors, increasing memory content, and increasing RF front end content will drive the high-end smartphone market. The low-end smartphone market will be driven by increasing levels of integration in baseband, application processors, and connectivity. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Worldwide Mobile Phone Semiconductor 2014–2018 Forecast.

Flash Memory: Technologies and Global Markets

The global market for flash memory was valued at $28.4 billion in 2012 and $30.1 billion in 2013. This market is expected to grow to $43.9 billion by 2018, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% for the five-year period, 2013 to 2018. This report provides: An overview of the global market for solid-state flash memory and related technologies; Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012 and 2013, and projections of CAGRs through 2018; A compare and contrast analysis of flash memory to current hard-disc based storage; Information on market drivers, trends, and the future outlook for flash memory technology. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Flash Memory: Technologies and Global Markets.

Worldwide Digital TV Subscriber and STB Shipment Forecasts

This report presents worldwide digital TV STB shipment volume and value per year for the period 2014-2018, with volume and value breakdowns by product mix. Also included are forecasts of worldwide digital TV subscriber base and share by system technology per year for the period 2014 - 2018. The report finds that subscriber base of digital TV services - consisting of IP, cable, satellite, and terrestrial TV - are expected to grow steadily during the period 2014 – 2018. It is forecast that digital TV subscriber base will have a CAGR of 6% during the period 2014 - 2018. Worldwide digital TV STB shipment volume is expected to still achieve around 10.2% year-on-year growth in 2014. However, as most digital switchover process around the world is heading toward the end in 2014, digital satellite STB shipment volume and value is anticipated to decline, beginning in 2015 and continuing through 2018. In 2014, it is forecast that shipment volume of global digital cable TV STBs will overtake digital satellite TV STBs with the lion"s market share of 29.5%, followed by digital satellite TV STBs, terrestrial TV STBs, IPTV STBs, and OTT (Over The Top) STBs. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Worldwide Digital TV Subscriber and STB Shipment Forecasts.

Global Quantum Dots Market to Reach Nearly $3.1 Billion by 2018

Quantum dots (QDs) are a unique subset of nanomaterials characterized by their extraordinary quantum confinement behavior. Most notably, this manifests itself in nanocrystalline semiconductor materials, which can exhibit a remarkable transformation in their optical, electronic, magnetic, or even chemical properties. Increased R&D spending, technical advances and significant cost reductions will drive phenomenal growth in this market for the foreseeable future. Quantum dots market was valued at $121 million in 2013 and is expected to reach $1.1 billion in 2016. BCC Research projects the market to grow to nearly $3.1 billion by 2018, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate of 90.8% from 2013 to 2018. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Quantum Dots: Global Market Growth and Future Commercial Prospects.

Specialty Displays Market Research

The medical imaging display market, including those used in clinical review, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, is showing strong growth, according to the Specialty Displays Report. Between 2013 and 2017, global surgical display revenues and clinical-review display revenues are each expected to grow at a compound average rate of 9%, and diagnostic displays are forecast to increase 5% per year. Specialty Displays Report takes the industry’s most comprehensive look at the size and market potential of the medical imaging, broadcasting/production and professional graphics display markets through data and analysis of historical shipments, revenues and forecast projections. Make better planning decisions with specialty displays market research. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Specialty Displays Market Research.

Smart Machines Market Research

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Smart Machines: Technologies and Global Markets”. The global smart machines market was valued at $5.3 billion in 2013. This market is expected to increase to over $6.2 billion in 2014 and nearly $15.3 billion in 2019, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.7% for the five-year period 2014 to 2019.

The possibilities and challenges created by smart machines replacing humans have been a staple of science fiction for nearly 150 years, beginning with Samuel Butler’s novel Erewhon. Since then, the theme of smart machines has been developed in numerous books and films, most of which portray smart machines either as mankind’s helpers (e.g., Isaac Asimov’s Robot books), its equal partners (Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Lt. Commander Data) or its implacable enemies (The Terminator’s Skynet).

As a result, it is difficult not to feel a sense of déjà vu at the recent Gartner Research report, “Surviving the Rise of ‘Smart Machines’, the Loss of ‘Dream Jobs’ and ‘90% Unemployment’ ”, published in late 2013. The report’s authors warn that by 2020, labor reductions caused by smart machines could cause social unrest in some advanced economies (i.e., smart machines as the enemy). Smart machines may also help to retrain workers and help them to acquire the skills needed for new jobs (smart machines as helpers), but in the end, smart machines should be recognized as part of the workforce (smart machines as partners).

Some critics have downplayed the Gartner report’s conclusions as overly pessimistic or at least premature, but there is no doubt the number of smart machines and their role in the modern economy and society are expanding rapidly. Not only that, the rate of progress in smart machines is set to increase dramatically thanks to a combination of Moore’s law and the melding of various enabling technologies, e.g., machine learning, voice recognition and nanotechnology.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report:  “Smart Machines: Technologies and Global Markets”

Smart Machines Market  - List of Tables

Summary Table : GLOBAL MARKET FOR SMART MACHINES, THROUGH 2024

Table 1 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR SMART MACHINES, THROUGH 2024

Table 2 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR EXPERT SYSTEMS, THROUGH 2024

Table 3 : REPORTED APPLICATIONS OF ANNs IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Table 4 : REPORTED APPLICATIONS OF ANNs IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Table 5 : REPORTED APPLICATIONS OF ANNs IN MARKETING AND SALES

Table 6 : REPORTED APPLICATIONS OF ANNS IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY

Table 7 : REPORTED APPLICATIONS OF ANNs IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Table 8 : REPORTED APPLICATIONS OF ANNs IN HEALTH CARE

Table 9 : MARKET FOR NEURAL COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES, 2013-2024

Table 10 : PROJECTED MARKET FOR MEMRISTOR NEUROMORPHIC CHIPS, THROUGH 2024

Table 11 : PROJECTED MARKET FOR SOFTWARE ANNs, THROUGH 2024

Table 12 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS, THROUGH 2024

Table 13 : MARKET FOR SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES, THROUGH 2024

Table 14 : MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS, THROUGH 2024

Table 15 : MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS MILITARY ROBOTS, THROUGH 2024

Table 16 : MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS UNDERSEA WARFARE ROBOTS, THROUGH 2024

Table 17 : MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS AGRICULTURAL ROBOTS, THROUGH 2024

Table 18 : MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS CLEANING ROBOTS, THROUGH 2024

Table 19 : MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS IN HEALTH CARE APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2024

Table 20 : MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS IN MINING AND ENERGY PRODUCTION, THROUGH 2024

Table 21 : MARKET FOR AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS IN RESEARCH APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2024

Table 22 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR SMART EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, THROUGH 2024

Table 23 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR INTELLIGENT ASSISTANTS, THROUGH 2024

Table 24 : LARGEST SMART MACHINE U.S. PATENT PORTFOLIOS

Smart Machines Market Research

Global Wireless Sensor Networks Market

The wireless sensor networks market is in the growth stage of its life cycle. The networks are used in a large number of end-user industries. The adoption of wireless sensor networks is increasing. Monitoring applications dominate the market and generate the largest revenue with higher growth prospects. Large multinational companies compete strongly in the market, which is highly fragmented. The automation and process control companies lead the market with higher shares. The convergence of various wireless sensor networks is a key challenge faced by this market. In the long run, it is expected that proprietary wireless networks will be limited to certain niches. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Global Wireless Sensor Networks Market.

Automotive Sensors Market and Technology Report

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Global Markets for Automotive Sensor Technologies”.  New research estimates that the global market for automobile sensors will grow from $22.1 billion in 2015 to reach nearly $35.2 billion in 2020, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% for the five year period.

Modern automobiles rely on many electronic systems to meet efficiency and security standards as well as environmental regulations. Automotive electronics systems per vehicle is on the rise, to satisfy the U.S. government regulations of safety and emissions and the consumer demand for safety, comfort, infotainment applications and fuel efficiency. As the electronics systems increase in automobiles, the number of automotive sensors used in vehicles is also increasing as these sensors are vital components of automotive electronic systems. Worldwide increase in vehicle production, technology developments, customer preference and the U.S. government’s mandates are increasing the market for automotive sensors.

In modern automobiles, different types of sensors are needed for many important tasks, ranging from engine performance and passenger safety to comfort and vehicle dynamic behavior. The need for sensors is continuously evolving and growing. The application market for automotive sensors covers power train, body electronics, vehicle security system, safety and control. The increasing demand of Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and hybrid and electric vehicles are the future opportunities for automotive sensors. Sensor technologies like micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor, wireless sensor, radar, etc., are the future of automotive sensors. Of these, MEMS is the most promising and is likely to emerge as a leader in the automotive world.

Increased demand for convenience, comfort, safety, efficiency and environmental protection drives the automotive sensor market. Sensors integrated with electronics, communications and computer intelligence are poised for a growth surge. “Smart sensors” or “intelligent sensors” are integrated sensors with intelligence and will be used in conjunction with all types of devices. The advent of the “smart car” has major implications for the automobile industry as well as the sensor industry. This report will study the route, which is being taken by various automobile and sensor manufacturers, in achieving the ultimate goal of the “smart car.”

The report should attract the attention of engineering technologists and make them more aware of how sensors can contribute to system control and monitoring in an automobile. This report is intended to serve as a valuable resource for all personnel involved in the design and production of automobile sensors, associated systems and automobiles; for researchers working in the development of new sensor technologies for use in various automobiles; and for manufacturers of different types of automobile sensors.

Automotive Sensors Market and Technology Report

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Automotive Sensors Market and Technology Report

CMOS Camera Module Industry Report

In Chinese mobile phone market, 8MP will be replaced by 13MP which has become the standard configuration of mobile phones priced at RMB1,000 or above in 2014. Chinese brands use 13MP more widely than foreign brands. The mobile phones made in China are always featured with high-end hardware configuration. 30% of the domestic mobile phones will be equipped with 13MP in the first half of 2014 and about 50% by the end of 2014 (exported ones are excluded). Both of rear and front cameras have higher and higher pixels. 5MP front cameras are the current mainstream, while the mobile phones with 13MP front cameras have been launched.
In 2013, the CMOS image sensor shipment reached 3.26 billion units at an increase of 15.2%, and the market size hit approximately USD8.008 billion. The shipment is expected to rise by 16% to 3.782 billion units, and the market size will be USD8.698 billion or so in 2014. Camera modules are not only applied to photographing, but also motion sensing for postural control, which will propel the market. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Global and China CMOS Camera Module Industry Report, 2013-2014.

Supercapacitor / Ultracapacitor Interviews, Strategies, Road Map 2014-2025

Traditionally, rechargeable batteries have been used as energy dense products and the other devices based on capacitors have been used as power dense products. There are more-power-dense versions of the favourite rechargeable batteries - lithium-ion with 70% or so of the rechargeable battery market in 2023. Unfortunately, power dense rechargeable batteries surrender a lot of energy density. It is therefore helpful that more and more energy dense supercapacitors and variants are becoming available, some even matching lead acid batteries and yet retaining excellent power density. This convergence of properties has led to the widespread combination of the two in parallel, particularly in power applications. Battery/supercapacitor combinations approach the performance of an ideal battery - something that can never be achieved with a battery alone because its chemical reactions cause movement, swelling and eventually irreversability. In some cases, things have gone further. For example, hybrid buses using supercapacitors now rarely use them across the traction battery - the supercapacitor replaces the battery, the only battery remaining in the vehicle being a small lead-acid starter battery. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Supercapacitor / Ultracapacitor Interviews, Strategies, Road Map 2014-2025.

IPC Training on Detecting Counterfeit Components

A newly released training video, DVD-166C, “Counterfeit Components” from IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, explains not only how counterfeit components find their way into the supply chain, but more important, how to detect fraudulent devices during visual inspection.

Counterfeit components are an increasing challenge for the electronics industry and a potentially life-threatening issue in military, aerospace and medical electronics. “Even the best visual inspection only catches about 80 percent of all counterfeit components. The remaining 20 percent will escape detection and when you’re dealing with substandard or counterfeit components, 20 percent is not a good number,” said Dave Torp, IPC vice president of standards and technology. “IPC’s volunteer member community has created an essential ingredient for detection and prevention of counterfeit components – and that is training.”

Companies now have a resource to help train their stockroom, production and inspection technicians on common visual indicators of counterfeit and substandard components and to effectively utilize more sophisticated detection methods such as scanning electron microscopes and X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy systems.

Available on standard definition DVD in wide-screen format or Blu-ray in hi-definition, DVD-166C, Counterfeit Components, can be purchased from Electronics.ca Publications. The standard definition DVD is $495 for IPC members and $595 for nonmembers. The Blu-ray is $545 for members and $645 for nonmembers. Online video training is also available.

Electronics.ca Knowledge Center offers access to some of the world’s most renowned specialists in academia and industry through exclusive agreements with individuals, institutions, and corporations.  Electronics.ca Publications is a member of  IPC,  the printed circuit industries trade association,  and an authorized global distributor of IPC standards.  Our courses provide a comprehensive education for new employees, cross-training for your existing workforce, or pre-employment training for students entering the electronics industry. You can train, test and certify your employees in the fundamentals of semiconductor fabrication, PCB, and electronics assembly.

 

IPC Training on Detecting Counterfeit Components

Semiconductor ATE Market Analysis

Global market for Semiconductor ATE is forecast to reach US$4.3 billion by 2020, spurred by strong chip fabrication activity against a backdrop of growing demand for electronic chips in consumer, industrial, automotive and medical electronics. Demand for Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) is intrinsically linked to the level of semiconductor fabrication activity, which in turn is largely influenced by the health of the global electronics industry.

After a major setback during the 2007-2009 recession period, the global semiconductor ATE market made a strong rebound in the year 2010. The recovery soon after was however marred by weak financial climate in Europe and natural calamities in Japan, which disrupted the global supply chain. Rising cost of production, price sensitive end-use markets and the resulting shrinking profit margins accelerated the consolidation trend among semiconductor ATE vendors. Steadily recovering global economic growth, strong gains in manufacturing and PMI performance, are however expected to drive growth in the coming years. Need for additional capacity, as a result of increased outsourcing of fabrication activity, is resulting in increased investments in new fab constructions in Asia, which in turn is expected to drive demand for semiconductor ATE.

Fabrication companies are under constant pressure to employ latest technology to design and manufacture advanced ICs to meet the complexity challenges of silicon chips as they grow in performance in parallel with the Moore’s Law. Semiconductor ATE, under this scenario is assuming increasing importance. The software centric approach to automated testing is expected to emerge as a game changer in the ATE industry, with vendors increasingly using software as a tool for differentiating product offerings. Miniaturization, digitalization and high-speed computing represent trends in the electronics industry which are benefiting the market for semiconductor ATE. Increase in demand for ASICs and NAND flash memory devices as a result of growing adoption of tablet PCs and smartphones, increase in DRAM sales in line with resurgence in demand for PCs also continues to induce strong demand for semiconductors and semiconductor production equipment including ATE.

Boundary Scan (BS) ATE, also known as BS controllers, and functional ATEs are driving growth in the PCB ATE market. The telecom industry is currently a hotbed for innovation, with demand for testing instruments anticipated to rise supported by increased R&D spending on wireless technologies for next-gen solutions. Robust demand for SoCs for use in portable communication devices is additionally anticipated to continue to spur growth in the global semiconductor ATE market. FPGA based DSPs is fast becoming a mainstay for advanced RF Test equipment with user programmable measurement algorithms on FPGA expected to take T&M instruments to the next level. PLX and other on-chip testing technologies are gaining popularity among fabricators across the globe.

As stated by the new market research report on Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Taiwan represents the single largest regional market worldwide. The country also represents one of the fastest growing markets with a CAGR of 7.2% over the analysis period.

Major players covered in the report include Advantest Corporation, Aeroflex Inc., AMC Technology LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc., Chroma ATE Inc., CREA (Collaudi Elettronici Automatizzati S.r.l.), LTX-Credence Corporation, Marvin Test Solutions Inc., National Instruments Corporation , Roos Instruments Inc., STAr Technologies Inc., and Teradyne Inc.

The research report titled “Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) – Global Strategic Business Report”, provides a comprehensive review of market trends, growth drivers, technological trends, major challenges, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections for major geographic markets including the US, Japan, Europe, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of World.

Semiconductor ATE Market Analysis

3D Bioprinting 2014-2024: Applications, Markets and Players

3D bioprinting constitutes a raft of technologies, commercial and not-yet commercial, which have the potential to significantly impact a number of major markets, including in vitro testing for more efficient drug discovery and toxicity testing of personal consumer products, as well as the clinical fields relating to implant/grafting of human tissue. Though not yet employed within its addressable markets (current bioprinter sales and products are to research and development organisations only), the potential for rapid deployment in some areas already exists, subject to adequate funding being made available. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: 3D Bioprinting 2014-2024: Applications, Markets and Players.

Internet of People: Technology 2015-2025

The new term Internet of People (IoP) encompasses internet-enabled personal electronics. It is rapidly spreading into the fabric of society giving a burst of new growth to add to the easing growth of mobile phones, tablets and other conventional personal electronics and associated networks and services. Many internet-enabled peripherals and alternatives are arriving that are worn, embedded in textiles and in products. This is thanks to new materials and ways of making electronics and more suitable human interfaces. As yet, little is written about IoP as a big picture, though reviews of such things as Google Glass and smart watches and speculation about new products abounds on the web. This report provides what is missing - forecasts for the big picture down to the materials and technologies involved that will cause disruptive change such as invisible, stretchable, woven and disposable electronics. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Internet of People: Technology 2015-2025.

Printing Equipment for Printed Electronics 2014-2025

This unique report addresses the applications and technologies of printing, curing and key integration equipment that is enabling printed electronics. The report assesses the performance of each printing and curing technology type, providing for each: Assessment of capability and suitability to printing different types of materials; Analysis of existing uses of the printing technology in printed electronics; Trends and opportunities for the printing technologies; Leading suppliers and company profiles. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Printing Equipment for Printed Electronics 2014-2025.

Mobile Phone Camera Module: Industry, Market and Key Technology Development

Mobile phone camera module shipment volume has continued to grow, fueled by increased demand for phone cameras thanks to the rise of social networks. Due to the current mobile phone market homogeneity, phone brands have been centering on camera upgrades as a way to create product differentiation. New modules such as OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) and array modules have pushed into the mobile phone supply chain. Accompanying with increased smartphone shipments, the supply chain of Chinese smartphone components also grows in importance. This report examines in more detail the forces underlying the growing importance of mobile phone camera modules and how new module technologies are affecting the industry.. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Mobile Phone Camera Module: Industry, Market and Key Technology Development.

Worldwide Quarterly Electronics Manufacturing Services Vendor Shares

This report covers quarterly revenue by region and product segment for all electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and original design manufacturing (ODM) companies in IDC"s EMS database, from 1Q08 through 4Q13. This Pivot Table also provides updated market sizes for the two sectors of the EMS industry, the nine product segments for each sector, and the three regions for each sector. Companies Covered: Nam Tai Electronics Inc, Xyratex Ltd., Celestica Inc., JABIL CIRCUIT, INC., Flextronics International Limited, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc, Sanmina-SCI Corporation, SIIX CORPORATION, PLEXUS CORP., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Venture Corporation Ltd, Foxconn International Holdings Limited, SMTC Corporation, Benchmark Electronics, Inc. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Worldwide Quarterly Electronics Manufacturing Services Vendor Shares.

Worldwide Hard Disk Drive 2014–2018 Forecast

The HDD industry has entered a new era where revenue growth is possible without depending upon HDD unit shipment growth. Overall HDD unit demand will likely remain relatively flat through 2018, but industry revenue should grow modestly, exceeding $40 billion by 2017. Given the slow areal density growth outlook, HDD customers will need to adjust to the reality of much slower HDD price declines, especially for some enterprise products. On the surface, it may appear to be a rather dull era for the HDD industry. But in reality, HDD industry participants will have to continue to work at breakneck speed to bring new HDD technologies and nuanced product features to market to support diversifying customer storage requirements, especially by enterprise HDD customers. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Worldwide Hard Disk Drive 2014–2018 Forecast.

The Global Market for Graphene to 2020

The global market for graphene continues to grow, with weekly technology and production breakthroughs, new investment and public listings of graphene producers. Driven by demand from markets where advanced materials are required, graphene promises to outstrip all current nanomaterials, especially in electronics and energy storage applications. Other markets graphene is impacting include aerospace, automotive, coatings and paints, communications, sensors, solar, oil, and lubricants. This fully updated 185 page report (50 extra pages from previous edition) is the most comprehensive guide to graphene available. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: The Global Market for Graphene to 2020.

Plastic Optical Fiber Market & Technology Report

The plastic optical fiber (POF) data business is going through a period of extraordinary growth driven by the automotive manufacturers in Europe and by new technology development. Industrial controls and medical applications continue to be the bedrock of the industry, and they, too, are experiencing healthy growth. Unlike the telecommunications field, the POF business covers many industries and is not as vulnerable to industry downturns.

Plastic Optical Fiber Market & Technology Report

New technological developments in sources, connectors, and fibers are expanding the bandwidth-distance limits of POF into new applications. After many years of playing second fiddle to the glass optical fiber business, POF is now starting to get the recognition it deserves. Some are even saying that POF could be a disruptive technology.

Over the past three years, there has been a dramatic increase in the GI-POF technology and its availability in the market. This has resulted in increased interest by component suppliers and end users. The market for short, high-speed optical links is experiencing extraordinary growth. These links are less than 100 meters, with speeds up to 40Gbps.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: Plastic Optical Fiber Market & Technology Assessment Study – 2014 Edition.

 

 

 

 

Plastic Optical Fiber Market & Technology Report

OLED Lighting Market Forecast

This report contains detailed volume and revenue forecasts for materials used for OLEDs broken out by application, material type, functionality, and deposition method wherever possible. NanoMarkets has been providing industry analysis of the OLED materials market for seven years, and it is the leading supplier of analysis in the OLED lighting space. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: OLED Lighting Market Forecast.

CIGS Photovoltaics Markets - 2014 and Beyond

This report analyses the opportunities that are emerging for CIGS in this very new phase of the solar industry. The report takes a detailed look into the technical evolution of CIGs fabrication and encapsulation and show how this will impact CIGS market expansion and cost reduction. Much of the report is devoted to the opportunities for CIGS in building-integrated PV (BIPV market) and how CIGS flexible modules and price parity with silicon solar panels could considerably improve the revenues generated by CIGS technology in the near future.

This report also includes NanoMarkets’ eight-year forecasts of the market for CIGS PV. These forecasts are broken down by type of application—BIPV, flexible devices, etc.—and by the manufacturing technology used, including deposition technology and flexible vs. rigid manufacturing. This report is essential reading for firms that manufacture or develop CIGS PV and for everyone interested in future of the PV industry. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: CIGS Photovoltaics Markets - 2014 and Beyond.

3D NAND Cost and Investment Implications

The NAND flash industry is on the cusp of a technology inflection point.  2D NAND is reaching its scaling limits with 3D NAND its anointed successor.

In the 2D NAND era, the underlying process technology (with a few exceptions) is essentially the same amongst all the NAND flash manufacturers.

However, in the 3D NAND era, all the NAND flash manufacturers are developing different 3D NAND concepts with variations in the process implementation. The different processes will impact the investment and manufacturing cost for each of the 3D NAND technologies.

This report provides a detailed analysis of the fab and manufacturing implications of 3D floating gate and charge trap NAND concepts from Samsung, Toshiba, SK Hynix and Intel-Micron versus 16nm 2D NAND.  The analysis is based on a bottoms-up process flow analysis for each 3D NAND technology and 16nm 2D NAND.

Some of the questions addressed in this report include:

- What are the main drivers of the process complexity for 2D NAND and 3D NAND?

- What is the tool commonality between 3D NAND and 2D NAND?

- What is the cost impact of moving the CMOS under the array in 3D NAND?

- How much does it cost to build a Greenfield 3D NAND fab and how does it compare to a 2D NAND fab?  What is the equipment footprint required and the breakdown of the investment by process modules?

- What is the front end manufacturing cost of a 3D NAND wafer compared to a 2D NAND wafer?

- What is the investment required to convert an existing 2D NAND fab to 3D NAND?  What is the impact on the fab cycle time and manufacturing capacity?

- What is the incremental investment required to transition a 32 layer 3D NAND fab to 64 layers?  What is the impact on fab cycle time and manufacturing capacity?

3D NAND Cost and Investment Implications

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3D NAND Cost and Investment Implications

WSN: Support of Green Environment

This report addresses technological, marketing and applications aspects of wireless smart sensors in the WSN environment. In particular, it stresses the importance of the design “green” WSNs with environmentally “smart” technologies.

Rapid development of large WSNs made necessary utilization of:

Low-power consumption radio technologies
Power harvesting technologies.

WSNs also are supporting the Smart Grid providing bidirectional connectivity between power providers and consumers to rationally manage power consumption. The industry is developing smart energy profiles for such radio technologies as ZigBee, Bluetooth and other.

The report concentrates on a complex of issues related to the role of “green” WSNs in building environmentally-sensitive ICT. It also surveys the industry and vendors portfolios.

The report is written for a wide audience of technical and managerial staff working on the design and implementation of WSNs that support green initiatives. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report:
WSN: Support of Green Environment.

Global Home Automation Market Analysis

Global home automation market valued at USD 3.6 billion in 2012 is expected to see a strong growth at 24.5% CAGR during 2013 to 2019 period. Currently, the market is at a point of inflection and is characterized by following aspects: complexity of solutions, high level of inter and intra industry competition, large number of networking technologies, multiple and incompatible standards, and sub-sequent high priced products.

The underlying demand for a universal solution, which is easy to install, works across multiple platforms, can be integrated with other automation sub-systems in a home, and is priced competitively, is expected to help the market turn into a mass (mainstream) market from a luxury dominated market.

Global home automation market which till now saw revenue coming from systems considered as luxury is gradually witnessing a shift towards systems made for mass adoption. Entry of players such as telcos, broadband connectivity providers, utilities, cable operators, and others from different industrial vectors is expected to fuel this transition. This has induced trend across players who catered to luxury segment and are now developing solutions for mainstream market.

As a result, luxury segment is expected to give way to managed automation services and mainstream solutions. Both these segments are expected to collectively account for 71.0% of the global market by 2019, a rise of 27.5% from that in 2012.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Home Automation Market (Lighting, Safety and Security, Entertainment, HVAC, Energy Management) – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2013 – 2019.

 

Global Home Automation Market Analysis

3D Sensor Market by Technology, Products,Types, Applications and Geography

3D sensors technology is developing at a very high pace in the overall sensors market. Many technologies are together employed for the proper functioning of 3D sensors. It allows devices to respond to the environment in three dimensions, it can create 3D maps of a user surroundings. It is nothing but a combination of sensing element with processing capabilities that can show a particular image in 3 dimensional axes.

The market is currently witnessing a rapid growth in all its verticals. The 3D sensor market is driven by the increase in application areas due to the innovations made in the smart sensor field. Another major driving factor is the cost reduction in the maintenance of sensor hardware. This report gives an in-depth analysis of the 3D sensors market that includes market by technology, market by products, market by type, market by application, and market by geography.

The 3D sensor market has left its footprints globally; and the major market for the 3D sensor ecosystem in semiconductors lies in the APAC countries such as South Korea, Japan, India, China, and ‘others’ that include Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. The other segments such as the Americas, Europe, and ROW follow APAC in terms of the 3D sensor market. This report gives an in depth analysis of the major drivers, restraints, and opportunities for the 3D sensor market. Also, a competitive landscape of the major players in the 3D sensor ecosystem is very well illustrated. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: 3D Sensor Market by Technology, Products,Types, Applications and Geography.

Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Ultracapacitors Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2013 – 2019″. According to this report,  the global ultracapacitors market was worth USD 672.0 million in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 3,120.0 million in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 25.2% from 2013 to 2019. Asia Pacific was the largest market for ultracapacitors in 2012 due to the increasing demand and huge potential of ultracapacitors in automotive, industrial, energy, military and electronic sectors.

This market is primarily driven by decreasing price and increasing application in regenerative breaking, micro-hybrids/stop-start systems, HEVs and aerospace/military. In addition, stringent government regulations related to carbon emissions in regions such as Europe, North America and China is supporting the growth of ultracapacitors. At the same time, benefits associated with ultracapacitors such as unlimited life cycle which is higher as compared to conventional batteries is expected to increase its demand in the coming years. Although the technology of ultracapacitors is dated, the usage of ultracapacitors is still at a nascent stage. High price as compared to conventional batteries and low awareness about this product and its benefits is inhibiting ultracapacitors’ growth globally. However, the price is coming down and will have less negative impact on this market in the coming years.

By applications, automotive sector was the largest followed by electronics in 2012, and is expected to maintain its position throughout the forecast period. Increasing adoption of ultracapacitors in the start stop systems in different vehicles is expected to fuel its growth in the near future. Among different vehicles in the automotive sector, buses accounts for the highest share due to the high adoption of ultracapacitors. However, energy sector is the emerging sector for ultracapacitors offering huge potential for energy storage in solar and wind sector. It is expected to experience robust growth rate, i.e., 27.8% from 2013 to 2019.

Geographically, Asia Pacific held the largest share and accounted for 35.1% of the total market in 2012. China and Japan are the major countries supporting the growth of ultracapacitors in Asia Pacific. In addition, the leading manufacturers of ultracapacitors are focusing on these countries to increase their sales. The North America is expected to witness robust growth, i.e., 26.7% as it has been a pioneer in adoption of ultracapacitors.

Maxwell Technologies (U.S.), Nesscap Co. Ltd. Co. Ltd (South Korea), Nippon Chemi-Con Corp. (Japan), Panasonic (Japan), NEC Tokin (Japan), LS Mtron (South Korea), Ioxus (U.S.), VINATech (South Korea) and SPS (China) are the popular players in the ultracapacitors market, while Maxwell Technologies enjoyed maximum market share in 2012. The number of players in this market has increased in last few years and more number of players is expected to enter this market in the coming years. However, global players are likely to dominate the market by joining hands with local players.

The market has been segmented as follows for better understanding and to formulate winning strategies for the market players. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: Ultracapacitors Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2013 – 2019.

 

Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis

Thin-layer Deposition: CVD, Ion Implantation and Epitaxy

In recent years, the semiconductor industry has experienced a relatively positive and steady growth, primarily fueled by the demand for semiconductors, electronic components and devices for everyday items such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. The numerous processes involved in the manufacturing of semiconductors are crucial to their ability to perform per user specifications. Thin-layer deposition is an important process in the manufacturing of semiconductors and electronic components. Thin-layer deposition entails depositing a thin layer of a particular material onto a substance or substrate. The thickness of this layer varies in terms of nanometers. The global chemical vapor deposition (CVD) market is expected to increase from $5 billion in 2014 to nearly $6.8 billion by the end of 2019, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% for the five-year period, 2014 to 2019. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Thin-layer Deposition: CVD, Ion Implantation and Epitaxy.

Future Development of Mobile Network Technology as Envisioned by 5G Communications

In June 2013, Samsung claimed to have developed the next-generation 5G communications technology. The announcement has created much sensation around the world and prompted standard organizations such as 5GPPP and METIS to investigate and develop 5G standards. This new report profiles major development trends of the future 5G communications technology, and provides 5G visions from application and technology perspectives. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Future Development of Mobile Network Technology as Envisioned by 5G Communications.

Power Electronics Market worth $36.86 Billion by 2020

According to a new market research report “Power Electronics Market by Substrate Wafer Technology (GaN, SiC, and Others), Devices (Power IC, Power Module & Power Discrete), Applications, and Geography – Analysis & Forecast to 2014 – 2020″,  Power Electronics market is expected to boom in the near future. The power electronics market by geography is expected to grow from $21.66 billion that it accounted for, in 2013, to $36.86 billion in 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 7.74% from 2014 to 2020. APAC held a major share of the power electronics ecosystem, worth 42.11%,in 2013; and is expected to be at the same position across the forecast period, followed by the Americas and Europe.

The Power Electronics Market is a very dynamic market and entails a great potential across many industry verticals. The advancements in technology due to the never ending R&D in this sector, makes it one of the prominent segments in the current industrial scenario. The power electronics devices have been experiencing continuous developments right since their inception. The substrate technology has a major role to play in this sector due to the cost effective matrix, and results into a longer life cycle of devices and systems, along with greater reliability. The highlighting features of the power electronics devices include high efficiency, better properties to withstand rough environmental conditions, and a longer life that is best suited for the industrial, power, aerospace, and defense applications.

This report describes the market trends, drivers, and challenges with respect to the Power Electronics Market and forecasts the market up to 2020. This global report gives a detailed view of the market across various geographies, namely – The Americas (North America and South America), Europe (U.K., Germany, and others), the Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and others), and ROW (Middle East and others). Asia-Pacific is the largest geography in terms of the power electronics market value. Americas has been identified as the fastest growing region and a leader in the power electronics systems, with the U.S leading the way. Europe also has a very promising market, comprising Germany and the U.K., while the ROW also bestows an impetus to the growth of this market. The report profiles 10 promising players in the power electronics market ecosystem.

The competitive landscape of the market presents a very interesting picture, where a large number of small players have become forces to reckon with. The market is witnessing large scale collaborations and partnerships across the value and supply chain,among the number of tier-one players around the globe.

Major players in this field includes: Texas Instruments Inc. (U.S), Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (U.S), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), NXP Semiconductors (U.S), Fairchild Semiconductor (U.S), Microsemi Corp. (U.S), Toshiba Corp. (Japan), Hitachi Co., Ltd (Japan), and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Japan) among others.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report:  Power Electronics Market by Substrate Wafer Technology, Devices, Applications and Geography – Analysis & Forecast to 2014-2020.

 

 

Power Electronics Market worth $36.86 Billion by 2020