Friday, January 30, 2015

New Electronics Assembly Standards IPC J-STD-001F and IPC-A-610F Revisions Cover More Advanced Technologies

Electronics Assembly Standards IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Updated ‘F’ Revisions Cover More Advanced Technologies


 IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released the F revisions of two of the industry’s most widely used standards,  IPC J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, and IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies. The documents have been updated to include technical advances in solder on plastic surface mount (SMT) components, new criteria for P-style and solder-charged Butt/I SMT terminations, a change to void criteria for BGAs, and enhancements to the language within the documents to provide ease of use and clarity. New photos facilitate further understanding.


The revision process involved dedicated volunteers from electronics companies in the Americas, Europe and Asia. With the mantra, “in data we trust,” IPC committee members focused major changes in areas such as the shrinking sizes of plastic packages that affect solder touching component bodies.


Dispelling past concerns that solder could not touch plastic components for fear of future failure, Teresa Rowe, IPC director of assembly technology, said “We [committee] didn’t find significant occurrences of failures when solder touched the plastic bodies.” Rowe explains that there was much discussion on this topic and expects that as research in this area continues, the committee will consider it in future revisions.


The chapter on conformal coatings also underwent significant changes. “We revised the way we look at conformal coatings, providing new information on coating thickness,” Rowe said. “We also looked at bubbles, voids and transparency, expanding our criterion for acceptance.”


The standards also cover Class 2 plated-through hole vertical solder fill requirements and Class 2 flux activity criteria.


IPC A-610 IPC A-610


Often used as companion documents, IPC J-STD-001F and IPC-A-610F each has a unique purpose. Whereas IPC J-STD-001 is a material and process requirements document and is critical for use during manufacturing, IPC-A-610 is a post-assembly acceptance standard.


Translations of the F revisions and training programs based on the revised standards will be released in the coming months. For more information on IPC J-STD-001F, visit www.ipc.org/001; for more information on IPC-A-610F, visitwww.ipc.org/610


Details of the new IPC J-STD-001F and IPC-A-610F standards, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site: IPC J-STD-001F and IPC-A-610F.



New Electronics Assembly Standards IPC J-STD-001F and IPC-A-610F Revisions Cover More Advanced Technologies

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.


Smart Machines MarketsDetails 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 Market for Biometric Technology to Reach $27.5 billion by 2019

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a comprehensive global report on  Biometric Technology and Global Markets.  New report studies the global as well as regional markets for biometric technologies and devices, with a view to locate newer markets and to expand the present application market for various types of biometric devices. A realistic forecast has been made for the future market for different types of biometric technologies and devices. These biometric technologies and products are studied, with attention to their value globally, as well as in different regions, during the last three years and forecasted for the next five years. The application for each type of biometric technology is discussed in detail with a view to establishing global as well as regional usage. A future forecast has been made for such applications.


Biometric technologies are becoming the foundation for an extensive array of highly secure identification and personal verification solutions. A rapidly evolving technology widely used in forensics for criminal identification and in prison security, biometrics is quickly finding widespread application in a range of industries, including medicine, science, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and all areas of vertical enterprise businesses. Technological advances, consumer and commercial acceptance and demand of the technology, as well as significant cost reductions across the industry will drive tremendous growth in this market for the foreseeable future.


According to the report, global biometric technologies market was estimated at $8.7 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach nearly $11.2 billion by 2014.   The market is projected to grow to nearly $27.5 billion by 2019, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate of 19.8% from 2014 to 2019.


Use this report to:


  • Gain an overview of the market for biometric technologies, including fingerprint, face, iris, vein, and voice technologies

  • Analyze market trends, with data from 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of CAGRs through 2019

  • Assess variations in the growth of the industry in certain regions

  • Evaluate coverage of the competitive landscape, including mergers and acquisitions, collaborations and agreements, and new product development

  • Review comprehensive company profiles of major players in 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: Biometrics:Technologies and Global Markets.


Partial List of Tables


Summary Table : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES, THROUGH 2019

Table 1 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES, THROUGH 2019

Table 2 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES, THROUGH 2019

Table 3 : DISTRIBUTION OF NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES BY COUNTRY, THROUGH 2019

Table 4 : DISTRIBUTION OF EUROPEAN MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES BY COUNTRY, THROUGH 2019

Table 5 : DISTRIBUTION OF ASIA-PACIFIC MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES BY COUNTRY, THROUGH 2019

Table 6 : DISTRIBUTION OF REST OF THE WORLD MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES BY COUNTRY, THROUGH 2019

Table 7 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2019

Table 8 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AFIS)/LIVE SCAN TECHNOLOGIES, THROUGH 2019

Table 9 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR FACE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2019

Table 10 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR IRIS RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2019

Table 11 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR VEIN RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2019

Table 12 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR VOICE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2019

Table 13 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR HAND GEOMETRY TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2019

Table 14 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR SIGNATURE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2019

Table 15 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR EMERGING BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES, THROUGH 2019

Table 16 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 17 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 18 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 19 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN IDENTIFICATION APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 20 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN CIVIL IDENTIFICATION APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 21 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 22 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN CONSUMER IDENTIFICATION APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 23 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN ACCESS CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 24 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN ACCESS CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 25 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN LOGICAL ACCESS CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 26 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 27 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN TRANSACTIONAL ACCESS CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 28 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN SURVEILLANCE APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 29 : REGIONAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN SURVEILLANCE APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 30 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN MILITARY/BORDER CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019

Table 31 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRICS IN FORENSIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2019



Global Market for Biometric Technology to Reach $27.5 billion by 2019

IPC/WHMA-A-620B PDF Download - Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

IPC/WHMA-A-620 is a collection of visual Quality Acceptability Requirements for Cable, Wire and Harness Assemblies.  IPC/WHMA-A-620 can be used as a stand-alone document for purchasing products, however it does not specify frequency of in-process inspection or frequency of end product inspection. No limit is placed on the number of process indicators or the number of allowable repair/rework of defects. Such information should be developed with a statistical process control plan (see IPC-9191).


This publication describes acceptability criteria for producing crimped, mechanically secured, or soldered interconnections and the associated lacing/restraining criteria associated with cable and harness assemblies. It is not the intent of this document to exclude any acceptable procedure used to make the electrical connection; however, the methods used must produce completed assemblies that conform to the acceptability requirements described in this document.


Significant technical updates, greater ease-of-use and compatibility with other key assembly standards are among the many changes users will find in the newly released B revision of IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies. This important industry standard is a joint effort of IPC and the Wire Harness Manufacturers’ Association (WHMA).


The revision addresses more than 500 documented comments and recommendations from users throughout the industry and features 125 new or changed illustrations.


Some of the most extensive changes appear in the molding and potting section, which has been expanded for increased coverage of Class 2 and 3 requirements, including 31 new illustrations. The document also provides new criteria for wires as small as 32 AWG, and has a section on requirements flow down, which requires companies to have their subcontractors use the standard to ensure all hardware is manufactured to the same guidelines.


IPC WHMA A-620B PDF Download IPC WHMA A-620B PDF Download


IPC/WHMA-A-620B is 400 pages long and features 682 full-color illustrations.  IPC/WHMA-A-620 B is the latest revision of IPC A620,


Purchase and download IPC/WHMA-A-620B standard from Electronics.ca Publications. IPC standards are also available on CD-ROM.


Also Avaliable in Spanish, Chinese, German, Danish, Polish, and French Versions.


 



IPC/WHMA-A-620B PDF Download - Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Semiconductor Industry and Equipment Markets in China

China is by far the largest consumer of semiconductors; it accounts for about 45 percent of the worldwide demand for chips, used both in China and for exports. But more than 90 percent of its consumption relies on imported integrated circuits. Integrated-circuit companies in China entered the semiconductor market late—some two decades after the rest of the world—and have been playing catch-up ever since in an industry in which success depends on scale and learning efficiencies. The Chinese government made several attempts to build a local semiconductor industry, but none really took hold. Now, however, things are changing on both the business and policy fronts.


Low-cost smartphones designed in China are flooding the market. For instance, Android phones designed in China now represent more than 50 percent of the global market, compared with their negligible presence five years ago. Lenovo’s significant deals early in 2014—first acquiring IBM’s low-end x86-based server business for $2.3 billion and then buying Motorola from Google for almost $3 billion—further suggest that the customer base for hardware is moving to China. Meanwhile, Beijing and Shenzhen have become innovation hotbeds for wearable devices and other connected consumer electronics. Technology companies in these regions are not trailing others in this area of innovation; they are running neck and neck with other early entrants.


Multinational corporations in every industry—from automotive to industrial controls to enterprise equipment—increasingly are establishing design centers on the mainland to be closer to customers and benefit from local Chinese talent. McKinsey’s proprietary research indicates that more than 50 percent of PCs, and between 30 and 40 percent of embedded systems (commonly found in automotive, commercial, consumer, industrial, and medical applications), contain content designed in China, either directly by mainland companies or emerging from the Chinese labs of global players. As the migration of design continues, China could soon influence up to 50 percent of hardware designs globally (including phones, wireless devices, and other consumer electronics).


Fabless semiconductor companies are also emerging in China to serve local customers. For instance, Shanghai-based Spreadtrum Communications, which designs chips for mobile phones, and Shenzhen-based HiSilicon Technologies, a captive supplier to Huawei and one of the largest domestic designers of semiconductors in China, are among the local designers that have shown rapid growth over the past few years.


There has been slower but steady progress among local foundries. For reasons including costs and scale—and, in some cases, export controls—these players traditionally have been reluctant to invest in cutting-edge technologies, always lagging three or four years behind the industry leaders. But the performance gap is shrinking. As global players such as Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, and Texas Instruments set up shop in China, leading local foundries such as Shanghai Huali Microelectronics Corporation, SMIC, and XMC are poised to benefit from the development of a true technology cluster. At the same time, fewer and fewer chip designs will be moving to technologies that are 20 nanometers and below; following Moore’s law is becoming too expensive and is of limited benefit to all but a small set of global semiconductor companies. As a result, low-cost, lagging-edge Chinese technology companies will soon be able to address a larger part of the global market.


China released the high-level framework for its new national semiconductor policy in June 2014; the details and the long-term effects of its new approach to developing the semiconductor industry in China remain to be seen. Will it lead to a world-class semiconductor industry, or will Chinese semiconductor companies continue to lag behind global players? Three medium-term effects seem likely.


China’s strong desire for national champions may further tilt the system in favor of local players. According to industry estimates, Chinese original-equipment manufacturers will design more than half of the world’s phones in 2015.1 Under the national-champions model, they may be encouraged to take advantage of domestic suppliers’ low-cost strategies and strong local technical support. Additionally, in the wake of global data-privacy and security concerns, there has been even more of a push from the Chinese government for state-owned and private enterprises to purchase from local system suppliers (that, in turn, are more likely to source from local semiconductor vendors).


Mainland China represents a huge opportunity for semiconductor manufacturers and equipment and materials suppliers. More information is available in our updated market research report: Mainland China’s Semiconductor and Equipment Markets: A Complete Analysis of the Technical, Economic, and Political Issues.


 


 


 


 



Semiconductor Industry and Equipment Markets in China

Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment Business Report

Electronics.ca Publications announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) markets. 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 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): A 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.


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report:Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE): A Global Strategic Business Report”.


 



Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment Business Report

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Global Market for Fuses and Circuit Breakers is Projected to Reach US$19.7 billion by 2020

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, market size and demand forecasts on the global Fuses and Circuit Breakers market. Global market for Fuses and Circuit Breakers is projected to reach US$19.7 billion by 2020, driven by sustained demand in commercial power distribution systems.


Sustained Demand from the Energy End-Use Sector Drives the Global Market for Fuses and Circuit Breakers


The growing prominence of power systems management and engineering, against a backdrop of increased use of electronic devices, is driving demand for fuses and circuit breakers. As sophisticated power protection devices, fuses and circuit breakers play instrumental roles in managing electrical loads. These devices assume critical importance in protecting electrical and electronic equipment from unexpected power fluctuations resulting from overvoltages, overload, ground faults and short circuits. Increasing focus on efficient power transmission and distribution is the principal factor driving demand for fuses and circuit breakers in electric utility applications. Emerging economies, which are currently at the forefront of establishing new energy infrastructure, are especially poised to spur growth. Manufacturers seeking emerging market exposure are increasingly looking beyond the BRICs. As BRIC countries slowdown highlighting the popping of the BRIC bubble, non-BRIC emerging markets are poised to turbo-charge opportunities in the energy end-use sector. These emerging countries, for instance, require huge amounts of energy to power economic growth and the rapid industrialization underway.


The market, over the past decade, has largely benefited from the robust sales of electronic and electric equipment all of which warrant the use of protection devices such as fuses and circuit breakers. Increased replacement of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices with electronic equipment in the manufacturing and industrial sectors is also expected to drive gains in the market. Urbanization and the ensuing rapid expansion in commercial building and residential units will also spur demand for fuses and circuit breakers. Environmental regulations mandating the need for more efficient power distribution and transmission equipment will further drive demand for fuses and circuit breakers in electric utility applications. Proliferation of IT technologies will drive increased need for power management in computer systems and server farms thus bringing in new opportunities for growth.


Electronics form a core part of modern automobiles with every sub-system electronically controlled, right from electronic power steering, four-wheel steering systems, anti-lock braking systems, climate control systems, occupant restraint airbag systems, power seat modules, door control, light controls, car security systems like engine immobilization, and keyless remote entry.


With electronics becoming an indispensable part of automobile design and engineering, wiring of electrical components is now more common thus providing widespread opportunities for the use of fuses and circuit breakers to protect the electrical components of the automobile.


As stated by the new market research report on Fuses and Circuit Breakers, the United States represents the largest market worldwide. Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing regional market driven by sustained demand from key end-use industries in emerging Asian economies. Circuit Breakers represents the largest as well as the fastest growing market with growth projected to wax at a CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period.


Major players in the global marketplace include ABB Limited, Alstom S.A, Automation Systems Interconnect, AVX Corporation, Bel Fuse Inc., Bentek Inc., Bourns Inc., Carling Technologies Inc., Eaton Corporation, EPCOS AG, E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH, Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd., General Electric Company, Hitachi Ltd., Legrand S.A, Littelfuse Inc., Mersen SA, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SA, SCHURTER AG, Sensata Technologies Inc., Siemens AG, TE Connectivity Ltd., and Vicor Corporation among others.


The research report titled “Fuses and Circuit Breakers: A Global Strategic Business Report”, provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections in US dollars for major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Product segments analyzed in the report include Fuses and Circuit Breakers.


Global Market for Fuses and Circuit BreakersDetails of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Fuses and Circuit Breakers: A Global Strategic Business Report“.



Global Market for Fuses and Circuit Breakers is Projected to Reach US$19.7 billion by 2020

Monday, January 26, 2015

Tablet & Smart Phone Semiconductor Revenue and Shipment Forecast

Leading suppliers of high end smartphones include Samsung, Apple, Huawei, and LG. New research estimates that over $35 billion of 2013 worldwide semiconductor revenue was contributed to sales of products used in this high volume application.  In 2013 close to a billion smartphones were shipped worldwide and this market is expected to continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19 percent over the next five years.


The tablet market is expected to cool off somewhat in 2014 in terms of shipments.  Over 200 million tablets were shipped in 2013 which was an increase of 59 percent from 2012.  This year we  expect tablet shipments to increase by 10 percent this year.  The opportunity for semiconductor suppliers in the tablet market is expected to reach $13 billion and grow significantly to over $25 billion by 2019.


This tracker provides semiconductor revenue and shipment forecasts for products used in smartphone and tablet applications.  Forecasts are provided by region and by product type as well as a split by application type.  Market share is included for the semiconductor suppliers as well as the OEMs that produce the applications.  Estimated spending by each OEM is also included.


Tablet & Smart Phone Semiconductor Revenue and Shipment Forecast


Smart Phone Semiconductor Tablet & Smart Phone Semiconductor Revenue and Shipment Forecasts


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: “2014 Smart Phone Market and Tablet Tracker“.


Significant Findings Include:


  • Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Forecast by Product

  • Worldwide Smart Phone and Tablet Semiconductor Market Forecast (Revenue, Units, and ASPs)

  • Worldwide Smart Phone and Tablet Semiconductor Quarterly Market Forecast (Revenue, Units, and ASPs)

  • Worldwide Smart Phone and Tablet Semiconductor Revenue Forecast by Segment

  •  Worldwide Smart Phone Semiconductor Market Forecast (Revenue, Units, and ASPs)

  • Worldwide Smart Phone Semiconductor Quarterly Market Forecast (Revenue, Units, and ASPs)

  • Worldwide Tablet Semiconductor Market Forecast (Revenue, Units, and ASPs)

  • Worldwide Tablet Semiconductor Quarterly Market Forecast (Revenue, Units, and ASPs)


Tablet & Smart Phone Semiconductor Revenue and Shipment Forecast

Friday, January 23, 2015

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

Global Market for Superconducting Applications to reach $4.2 billion in 2019

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Superconductors: Technologies and Global Markets“.  The global superconductivity technologies are expected to approach nearly $4.2 billion in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4% over the next five years. The superconducting electronics segment is predicted to surge at 58.8% CAGR.


Superconducting magnets, particularly those used in science, research, and technology development and healthcare applications, dominate the market. The healthcare segment is presently the largest market for superconducting applications, accounting for 63% of the global market in 2013 led by the superconducting magnets used in MRI scanners.


However, superconducting electrical equipment segment (e.g., transformers, generators, motors, fault current limiters (FCLs), power storage, current leads, and cable) is expected to capture over 36% of the market by 2019. Superconducting electronics are also anticipated to gain significant market share over the next five years.


According to this research, the healthcare’s science, research, and technology share is expected to slip to just over 27% by 2019.  Most of the drop in healthcare’s share is expected to be made up by computing (27% of the market in 2019) and transport (1%).


Superconductivity is a unique and powerful tool in scientific research that has led to important strides in healthcare such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In the future, superconducting technologies may be used to predict earthquakes, map the magnetic fields produced by the brain, and produce ultrahigh-performance computers.


Superconductors: Technologies and Global Markets provides an up-to-date understanding of the developing market for superconducting applications, materials, and other enabling technologies.  With 2013 as a baseline, market projections are given for the 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:  Superconductors: Technologies and Global Markets.


 


 



Global Market for Superconducting Applications to reach $4.2 billion in 2019

RF GaN Technology Market Report

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “RF GaN Technology & Market Analysis: Applications, Players, Devices & Substrates 2010-2020″.   According to this report, the RF GaN-based devices could reach more than 18% of the overall RF device market by 2020. Today, the need for high-power, high-frequency transistors is increasing steadily, commensurate with the huge demand for wireless telecommunications. More power, more frequency bands, better linearity and improved efficiency are still driving RF semiconductor devices’ current development, since the market needs devices able to handle all of these specifications at a reasonable price.


Recent mergers and acquisitions are a concern for the overall RF market and Si-LDMOS, GaAs and GaN-based devices. The overall RF market doesn’t seem big enough for so many players; as a result, companies are trying to gain scale in order to increase profitability, which has stagnated. We expect that commercial wireless telecom, CATV and defense applications will be the main applications affected.


Although significant improvements have been achieved in RF GaN-based devices (performance and yields),  there’s still a barrier preventing GaN-on-SiC from entering mainstream applications (i.e. in wireless telecom base stations or CATV). In sub-3.5 GHz range applications, GaN-on-SiC is not cost-effective enough vs. Si-LDMOS, resulting in low market penetration rates. Macom and IQE believe they will enter mass production using 6″ and 8″ GaN-on-Si substrates in two years. IQE will offer Macom a significant mass production level due to its existing production for other applications. Our analysis shows that GaN-on-Si could be implemented in 2 – 5 years within telecom base stations, Milcomm & CATV. In this optimistic scenario, RF GaN-based devices could see an increased penetration rate and reach more than 20 % of the overall RF device market by 2020.


This report is providing all the analysis on the applications, technical challenges and strategic initiatives related to the implementation of RF GaN for volume production.


RF GaN Technology Market Report


 


FROM DEFENSE TO MAINSTREAM APPLICATIONS – RF GAN TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO BE ADOPTED FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS


Over the last several years, the silicon LDMOS coverage of high-power RF amplification applications in the 2GHz+ frequency range has decreased from 92% to 76%; the remaining 24% market share is mainly addressed by technologies such as GaAs pHEMT or HEMTs GaN. This equilibrium continues to be turned around by GaN HEMTs implementation. GaN HEMTs in wireless telecommunications is a higher-power and higher-frequency transistors alternative. From a system point of view, GaN is cost-competitive in applications over 3.5GHz. GaN devices continue to challenge silicon’s dominant position in an industrial playground in which a Power Amplifier (PA) market size of $1600M+ is forecasted for 2020.


Today, several companies (i.e. CREE, Triquint/RFMD, Sumitomo, RFHIC, MACOM/Nitronex, Mitsubishi, NXP, Microsemi) have GaN device portfolios covering a wide range of applications. GaN has progressed significantly over the last five years; several thousand devices have been developed and implemented in applications such as radar, CATV, space applications with satellite communication, counter-IED jammers, CATV modules, 3G/4G base-stations, WIMAX/LTE PAs and general purpose applications.


In our nominal case, RF GaN-based devices could reach more than 18% of the overall RF device market by 2020 (i.e. a 9 % CAGR from 2013-2020). More details per application, type of devices, business models, etc. can be found in the report.


RF GaN device market size


 


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: RF GaN Technology & Market Analysis: Applications, Players, Devices & Substrates 2010-2020.



RF GaN Technology Market Report

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Thyristor Market Worth $3.20 Billion and IGBT Market Worth $6.48 Billion by 2018

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled “IGBT and Thyristor Market by Application and by Geography – Analysis and Forecast 2013 – 2018“.  This report focuses on giving a detail view of the complete IGBT and Thyristor industry with regards to the different applications as well as geography market. The IGBT and Thyristor application market is penetrating very fast in electronic market.


The global IGBT market by Application is estimated to reach $6.48billion in 2018 at a CAGR of 13.92% from 2013 to 2018. On the other hand, the global Thyristor market by application is estimated to reach $3.20 billion in 2018 at a CAGR of 9.52% from 2013 to 2018.

The Global IGBT and Thyristor Market by application is in its growth stage, however, it contains a great potential across many industry verticals. The IGBT is gaining attention due to lower switching losses that reduces thermal stress on the electric devices and leads to longer life cycle and greater reliability. The highlighting features like high efficiency, external thermal performance and soft switching operations have made IGBT the best suited device in electronic market. The aging power infrastructure in developed geographical regions demands replacement, increasing number of offshore wind farm, increase in the government incentivization to establish HVDC grid. De-carbonization of power system and deployment of smart grid will boost IGBT and Thyristor market which would be the captivating essentials for new entrants as well as winning opportunities for the established players.


This report describes the market trends, drivers, and challenges with respect to the Global IGBT and Thyristor Market and forecasts the market to 2018, based on applications and geography. This global report gives a detail view of the market across geographies – North America (U.S., Canada, and others), Europe (U.K., Germany, and others), the Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, and others), and ROW (Russia, and others). Europe is the largest geography in terms of the IGBT and Thyristor Market value. APAC has been identified as the fastest growing region, with China and Japan leading the way. North America and ROW are also very promising markets, with Germany and the U.K. in Europe, and the Middle-East and Latin America in ROW providing impetus to the growth. The report profiles more than 10 promising players in the IGBT and Thyristor market ecosystem.


The competitive landscape of the market presents a very interesting picture, where large number of small players has become a force to reckon with. The market is witnessing large scale collaboration and partnership across the value chain with number of tier-one players around the globe. Major players in this IGBT and Thyristor market by application includes: ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (U.S.), Fuji Electric Co. (Japan), Hitachi Ltd. (Japan), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) and so on.


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report:IGBT and Thyristor Market by Application and by Geography – Analysis and Forecast 2013 – 2018“.


 



Thyristor Market Worth $3.20 Billion and IGBT Market Worth $6.48 Billion by 2018

Electronic Test and Measurement Instruments Market Report

Global market for General Purpose Electronic Test and Measurement Instruments is projected to reach US$6.8 billion by 2020, driven by technology developments, expanding end-use applications, growing need for validating the functioning and performance of equipment, and stringent quality, safety, and environmental standards for manufacturing, maintenance, and use of equipment. Electronic Test and Measurement (T&M) instruments are indispensable tools for validating functioning and performance of a wide gamut of electronic products.  Electronic Test and Measurement Instruments find widespread use across the entire spectrum of the manufacturing process right from product design, development and architecture to production testing, and pre and post market testing & support.


With electronic gadgets shrinking in size, featuring advanced wireless capabilities, and gaining in complexity, testing has become a vital process in manufacturing. The growing focus being shed on production testing to enable timely defect elimination and prevent late stage equipment failure, is benefiting demand for T&M instruments. Testing in manufacturing, maintenance and support now are as crucial as opportunities in research and development. Key benefits driving the adoption of T&M instruments in product R&D, production and maintenance include high product quality, and lower costs associated with product malfunctions, repairs, replacements, product call backs and repeat production.


Stringent and rigorous quality, safety, and environment standards worldwide for manufacturing, maintenance, and use of equipment will help drive growth in the market. While military and aerospace remains the primary end-use market, emerging applications in communications, semiconductor manufacturing, Automotive electronics, biotechnology, and IT hardware, are poised to fuel future growth in the market. Driven by growing medical implant surgeries and ensuing rise in demand for prosthetics, bio-medical engineering applications including testing of medical equipment are especially poised to hold strong potential for growth. In the coming years, growth in the electronic T&M instruments market will be driven by the need to design, and develop cutting edge new generation products calibrated to meet changing requirements of new and emerging technologies in end-use markets. Future growth will also stem from technology developments and new product launches in key end-use markets. In the communication end-use market, for instance, the much-anticipated transition to 4G networks generate opportunities for growth and in the semiconductor industry, innovations in semiconductor designs and launch of new bus technology will stimulate growth.


As stated by the new market research report on General Purpose Electronic Test & Measurement Instruments, the United States represents the largest regional market worldwide. Asia-Pacific is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 7.4% over the analysis period. Growth in the region is driven by huge population, rising disposable incomes, increasing manufacturing activity, thriving telecom sector, and strong penetration of advanced mobile devices in several Asian countries such as China, Korea, Malaysia, and India. Signal Generators represents the fastest growing product market driven by the development of 3.5-GHz frequency spectrum in WiMAX communications systems, and increase in use of advanced technologies such as Bluetooth WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, and 3G wireless.


Key players covered in the report include Advantest Corporation, Aeroflex Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., Anritsu Corporation, Astro-Med, Inc., B&K Precision Corp., Danaher Corporation, Fluke Corporation, Tektronix Inc., Keithley Instruments Inc., GaGe Applied Technologies Inc., Giga-tronics Inc., GW Instek Co Ltd., Hioki E. E. Corporation, Ideal Industries Inc., JDS Uniphase Corp., Teledyne LeCroy Inc., National Instruments Corporation, Pico Technology, Rohde & Schwarz, HAMEG Instruments GmbH, Stanford Research Systems Inc., Thurlby Thandar Instruments Limited, Wireless Telecom Group Inc., Boonton Electronics Corp., Willtek Communications GmbH, and Yokogawa Electric Corp., among others.


The research report titled “General Purpose Electronic Test & Measurement Instruments –  Global Strategic Business Report” provides a comprehensive review of market trends, growth drivers, service innovations and launches, and strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections for all major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America and Rest of World. Product segments analysed in the report include Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, Signal Generators (Radio Frequency Signal Generators, Microwave Signal Generators, Arbitrary Waveform Generators), Oscilloscopes (Digital Oscilloscopes, Analog Oscilloscopes, PC-Based Oscilloscopes), Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Extension Based, and Others. End-Use segments analysed in the report include Communications, Aerospace & Military/Defense, Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Electronics & Automotive, Others.


Electronic Test and Measurement Instruments Market T&M Instruments 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:  General Purpose Electronic Test And Measurement Instruments – Global Strategic Business Report.


 



Electronic Test and Measurement Instruments Market Report

Monday, January 19, 2015

Optical Coatings Markets and Technologies

In 2012, the total global value for optical coatings was calculated to be more than $8.3 billion, and $9.1 billion in 2013. The total market is projected to be almost $13.9 billion by 2018, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% over the five-year period from 2013 to 2018.


New study “Optical Coatings: Technologies and Global Markets” analyzes the status of global markets for optical coatings. Optical coatings may be devices but more typically are a value-added feature of optical elements such as lenses, mirrors or flat-screen displays. Many elements are fabricated and coated in volume and, thus, have low prices and margins.


Innovation and development of new coating applications are critical for revenue growth in the coatings industry. Markets with the highest margins and fastest growth for coatings are new applications, where coatings offer a new advantage, and areas where the coating designer and processor can provide improved performance. Mass production of devices drives down prices and trims margins.


Custom coating design opportunities support a fragmented industry. Consolidation remains an industry trend as better capitalized firms acquire smaller ones. Some manufacturers acquire coating technology to vertically integrate their product processing. Others contract with third parties to produce components. A further trend is high volume, low margin coating moving to Taiwan and China. The military market remains important due to the advent of remote warfare means such as unmanned vehicles and robots. Machine vision optics for the semiconductor industry remains a high margin market with healthy growth.


Miniaturization in medical procedures offers opportunities for innovative coatings. Transportation applications are increasing as a greater number of vehicle models include cameras, displays and other optical systems. Growth in the telecom sector tracks the extension of fiber toward the end user. Coatings for solar panels represent a growing market.


This report considers market conditions and opportunities in regional areas around the globe. The report also considers the potential new high margin coatings applications that will emerge in the next five years.


Optical coatings are used in any application in which the wavelength of light must be precisely controlled. Coatings determine which wavelengths of light are transmitted or reflected, which determines the resolution and quality of any display or projected image.


This report provides a standard five-year planning cycle and revenue estimates through 2018. It defines product segments for optical coating technology categories, analyzes technology options and determines current application markets as well as likely future opportunities. Additionally, this report defines and graphically analyzes these optical coating markets from many perspectives and categorizes and profiles the companies involved.



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



 


Partial List of Tables


Summary Table : GLOBAL MARKET FOR OPTICAL COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 1 : COATING TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE

Table 2 : GLOBAL MARKET FOR OPTICAL COATINGS BY MATERIAL, THROUGH 2018

Table 3 : MOST COMMON COATING MATERIALS

Table 4 : METALS COMMONLY USED IN OPTICAL THIN FILMS

Table 5 : GLOBAL MARKET OF OPTICAL COATINGS BY DEPOSITION TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2018

Table 6 : GLOBAL MARKET OF PHYSICAL VAPOR COATINGS BY DEPOSITION TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2018

Table 7 : U.S. PUBLISHED OPTICAL COATING PATENTS AND APPLICATIONS, 2012 AND 2013

Table 8 : U.S. PUBLISHED APPLICATIONS BY COATING TYPE, 2012 AND 2013

Table 9 : U.S. PUBLISHED PATENTS BY COATING TYPE, 2012 AND 2013

Table 10 : GLOBAL VALUE FOR OPTICAL COATINGS MARKET BY PRODUCTS, THROUGH 2018

Table 11 : AVERAGE PRICE FOR HIGH-VOLUME OPTICAL COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 12 : FACTORS IN PRICING

Table 13 : GLOBAL VALUE OF OPTICAL COATINGS MARKET BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2018

Table 14 : GLOBAL VALUE FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BY CATEGORY, THROUGH 2018

Table 15 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR TELEVISIONS, THROUGH 2018

Table 16 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR COMPUTERS, THROUGH 2018

Table 17 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR MOBILE DEVICES, THROUGH 2018

Table 18 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR PERSONAL DEVICES, THROUGH 2018

Table 19 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR MEDIA, THROUGH 2018

Table 20 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR ARCHITECTURE COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 21 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR FLAT GLASS COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 22 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR LIGHTING GLASS COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 23 : CATEGORIES OF SOLAR POWER GENERATION

Table 24 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR SOLAR COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 25 : GLOBAL VALUE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION BY CATEGORY, THROUGH 2018

Table 26 : GLOBAL VEHICLE SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 27 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR ELECTROCHROMIC MIRRORS, THROUGH 2018

Table 28 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR PROXIMITY SENSORS, THROUGH 2018

Table 29 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS, THROUGH 2018

Table 30 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR LED HEADLIGHTS, THROUGH 2018

Table 31 : GLOBAL MARKET VALUE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, THROUGH 2018

Table 32 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR MEDICAL COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 33 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR OPHTHALMIC COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 34 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR ENDOSCOPE COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 35 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR LASER COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 36 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR MILITARY COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 37 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR PERSONNEL EQUIPMENT COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 38 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR LASER COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 39 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR SECURITY CAMERA COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 40 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR MILITARY MUNITIONS COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 41 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR INDUSTRIAL COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 42 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR MACHINE VISION COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 43 : GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR LASERS COATINGS, THROUGH 2018

Table 44 : GLOBAL VALUE FOR OPTICAL COATINGS BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 45 : FORECAST VALUE OF OPTICAL COATINGS MARKET IN THE AMERICAS BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2018

Table 46 : FORECAST VALUE OF OPTICAL COATINGS MARKET IN EMEA BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2018

Table 47 : FORECAST VALUE OF OPTICAL COATINGS MARKET IN APAC BY APPLICATION, THROUGH 2018


 



Optical Coatings Markets and Technologies

Two-dimensional Material Shows Promise for Optoelectronics

A team of MIT researchers has used a novel material that’s just a few atoms thick to create devices that can harness or emit light. This proof-of-concept could lead to ultrathin, lightweight, and flexible photovoltaic cells, light emitting diodes (LEDs), and other optoelectronic devices, they say.


Their report is one of three papers by different groups describing similar results with this material, published in the March 9 issue of Nature Nanotechnology. The MIT research was carried out by Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, the Mitsui Career Development Associate Professor of Physics, graduate students Britton Baugher and Yafang Yang, and postdoc Hugh Churchill.


The material they used, called tungsten diselenide (WSe2), is part of a class of single-molecule-thick materials under investigation for possible use in new optoelectronic devices — ones that can manipulate the interactions of light and electricity. In these experiments, the MIT researchers were able to use the material to produce diodes, the basic building block of modern electronics.


Typically, diodes (which allow electrons to flow in only one direction) are made by “doping,” which is a process of injecting other atoms into the crystal structure of a host material. By using different materials for this irreversible process, it is possible to make either of the two basic kinds of semiconducting materials, p-type or n-type.


But with the new material, either p-type or n-type functions can be obtained just by bringing the vanishingly thin film into very close proximity with an adjacent metal electrode, and tuning the voltage in this electrode from positive to negative. That means the material can easily and instantly be switched from one type to the other, which is rarely the case with conventional semiconductors.


In their experiments, the MIT team produced a device with a sheet of WSe2 material that was electrically doped half n-type and half p-type, creating a working diode that has properties “very close to the ideal,” Jarillo-Herrero says.


By making diodes, it is possible to produce all three basic optoelectronic devices — photodetectors, photovoltaic cells, and LEDs; the MIT team has demonstrated all three, Jarillo-Herrero says. While these are proof-of-concept devices, and not designed for scaling up, the successful demonstration could point the way toward a wide range of potential uses, he says.


“It’s known how to make very large-area materials” of this type, Churchill says. While further work will be required, he says, “there’s no reason you wouldn’t be able to do it on an industrial scale.”


In principle, Jarillo-Herrero says, because this material can be engineered to produce different values of a key property called bandgap, it should be possible to make LEDs that produce any color — something that is difficult to do with conventional materials. And because the material is so thin, transparent, and lightweight, devices such as solar cells or displays could potentially be built into building or vehicle windows, or even incorporated into clothing, he says.


While selenium is not as abundant as silicon or other promising materials for electronics, the thinness of these sheets is a big advantage, Churchill points out: “It’s thousands or tens of thousands of times thinner” than conventional diode materials, “so you’d use thousands of times less material” to make devices of a given size.


In addition to the diodes the team has produced, the team has also used the same methods to make p-type and n-type transistors and other electronic components, Jarillo-Herrero says. Such transistors could have a significant advantage in speed and power consumption because they are so thin, he says.


The research was supported by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, by a Packard fellowship, and by a Pappalardo fellowship, and made use of National Science Foundation-supported facilities.


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Written by David L. Chandler, MIT News Office


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Two-dimensional Material Shows Promise for Optoelectronics

Friday, January 16, 2015

Key Nano-technologies and Markets in 2015 and Beyond

Nanotechnology and nanomaterials are key enablers for a whole new generation of products and processes, some of which have come onto the market in 2014 in sectors such as consumer electronics.


Key Nano-technologies and MarketsThe Nanotechnology Industry Review and Prospects Report is a comprehensive guide to materials, markets and products in nanotech over the past 12 months and future developments. This publication details leading developments within the industry during this period.


2014 witnessed numerous major advances enabled by nanomaterials in consumer electronics (quantum dots), medicine and coatings technology. The number of nanocellulose and graphene producers and applications developers has grown significantly. Other 2D nanomaterials are now the focus of widespread research.


The Nanotechnology Industry Review and Prospects Report focuses on the leading nanomaterials under development, with coverage on carbon nanotubes, graphene, quantum dots, nanocellulose and other key markets such as titanium dioxide nanoparticles and nanosilica. There are contributions from leading nanotech companies in the materials and coatings sectors, alliowing readers a unique market insight into these exceptional materials.


All the key breakthroughs and business developments in 2014 in graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanomedicine, nanocellulose, nanocoatings, nanomaterials regulation, nanowires, quantum dots and energy are covered. This publication provides a comprehensive review of the state of the nanotech sector at present, it’s development, and future prospects. Strategic analysis of the key global markets nanotech will impact is the core theme.


Key Nanomaterials Markets in 2015


  • Nanomaterials in the Li-ion battery market

  • The graphene market

  • Keys to success in graphene

  • Graphene in healthcare

  • Nanomaterials in 3D printing

  • Nanomaterials in Displays

  • Nanomaterials in Filtration

  • Nanomaterials in Energy

  • The Nanocoatings Market

  • Anti-fingerprint nanocoatings

  • Nanocoatings in the automotive industry

  • Nanocoatings in aerospace and aviation

  • Nanocoatings in construction and exterior protection

  • Nanocoatings in consumer electronics

  • Nanocoatings in sanitary and cleaning 54 Nanocoatings in the oil and gas sectors

  • Nanocoatings in the marine industry

  • Nanocoatings in the textile industry

  • Medical nanocoatings

  • Waterproof nanocoatings

  • Quantum Dots in Displays

Key Nanomaterials in 2015


  • Self-Healing nanocoatings

  • Gold nanoparticles

  • The Carbon nanotubes market

  • Single-walled carbon nanotubes prospects

  • Fullerenes

  • Nanosilver

  • Nanowires in electronics

  • Nanozirconia producers

  • Titanium dioxide nanoparticles

  • Nanoparticle inks for printed electroncs

  • Plasma nanocoatings

  • Nanosilica

  • Cellulose nanocrystals

Key Industry Developments in the last 12 months


  • Graphene industry developments

  • Nanomedicine industry developments

  • Nanomaterials regulation

  • Carbon nanotubes industry developments

  • Nanowires industry developments

  • Quantum dots industry developments

  • Nanocoatings industry developments

  • Nanoenergy industry developments

  • Nanocellulose industry developments

Learn more about nanotechnology and nanomaterials market and publications that provide informed perspective and relevant analysis of emergent technologies.


 



Key Nano-technologies and Markets in 2015 and Beyond

Millimeter Wave Technology Market Report

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Millimeter Wave Technology Market by Components, Products, Applications – Analysis & Forecast to 2020″. Millimeter wave technology operates in an unregulated bandwidth that is available world-wide and with better efficiency than traditional wireless LAN frequencies such as 2.5 GHz or 5 GHz for the specific set of non-traditional applications. “MM Wave technology” has many applications due to its unique features which facilitate advanced imaging, high speed backhaul in telecommunications, and high speed data transfer in home media networking. Other emerging applications include satellite communications, RADAR systems across various industries, and several more, which are bound to help this market take off at a rapid pace.


The global mmW market is growing rapidly in many segments and applications with some of the application markets likely to grow more than double by 2020 in terms of market revenue. Newer applications and uses are being devised for this technology which will further propel the market in the coming five to seven years.


Revenue for global MM wave technology market is estimated to reach $208.12 million by the end of 2014 and is expected to grow to cross $1.9 billion in 2020 at a CAGR of 45.09%. This growth is by the growing telecom application market for MM wave technology, especially in the small cell backhaul field. The MM wave scanner market is also expected to grow rapidly in the coming five years.


This report also looks into the whole value chain of the market. It also focuses on the parent markets and the sub-markets of this industry and thus, identifies the total potential market that can be tapped by MM wave technology. The market penetration of MM wave technology into its Total addressable market (TAM) stands at 3.54% in 2014 and is expected to grow to 15.81% by 2020. The Total addressable market (TAM) for MM wave technology is estimated to grow from $5.8 billion in 2014 to roughly $12.2 billion in 2020.


The report, based on an extensive research study of the market and the related semiconductor, component, and product industries, is aimed at identifying the entire market of specifically the MM wave products and MM wave components in all the applications excluding consumer electronic applications. The report covers the overall market and sub-segment markets through extensively detailed classifications, in terms of both – revenue and shipments.


Millimeter Wave Technology Market ReportDetails of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Millimeter Wave Technology Market by Components, Products, Applications – Analysis & Forecast to 2020.




Millimeter Wave Technology Market Report

The Market for Thin, Flexible and Printed Batteries Will Increase to Over $300M by 2024

Form factor is becoming a major driver shaping innovation and transforming the energy storage industry globally. This is fueled by the emergence of new market categories such as wearable electronic devices and Internet of Things, which demand thinness and flexibility. According to a new study, “Flexible, Printed and Thin Film Batteries 2015-2025: Technologies, Forecasts, Players“,  these new market categories will help the market for thin and flexible batteries reach $300 million in 2024.


Thin, flexible or printed batteries have commercially existed for more than ten years. Traditionally, the micro-power thin and printed batteries were used in skin patches, RFID tags and smart cards. Today, however, the composition of the target market is undergoing drastic change driven by the emergence of new addressable market categories. This trend has enticed many large players to enter the foray, starting to transform a business landscape that was once populated predominantly by small firms.


The change in target markets is inevitably driving change in the technology landscape too. This means that the market in 2024 will look vastly different from that in 2014, both on the technology and market level. Technology and markets that are major contributes today will have a small role to play, while new segments and technology will grow to dominate this sector. This change is shown in the figures below.


This research report provides detailed technology assessment and benchmarking, ten-year market forecasts segmented by application and technology type, and detailed interview-based business intelligence and profiles on key players and large end users.


In this study IDTechEx research group has drawn upon at least 35 direct interviews and visits with key suppliers and large end users from a variety of sectors and years of accumulated experience and market knowledge for the end use applications such as active RFIDs, smart cards, skin patches, smart packaging and recently wearables. Our team working on this project is highly technical, enabling it to fully understand the merits and challenges of each technology in this complex landscape.


The Market for Thin, Flexible and Printed Batteries


Figure 1: Thin film, flexible or printed energy storage devices mix is drastically transforming


Thin film battery market report


Source: Flexible, Printed and Thin Film Batteries 2015-2025: Technologies, Forecasts, Players


Figure 2: The market composition for thin film, flexible or printed technology storage devices is drastically transforming


storage devices market


Source: Flexible, Printed and Thin Film Batteries 2015-2025: Technologies, Forecasts, Players


 



The Market for Thin, Flexible and Printed Batteries Will Increase to Over $300M by 2024

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Carbon Nanotube Transparent Conductor Market to Surpass $500 million in 2022

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Markets for Carbon Nanotubes as Transparent Conductors”.  According to this report, conductive coatings (TCs) based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) will generate almost $300 million in revenues by 2020, rising to more than $0.5 billion by 2022.  However, while suppliers of CNT TCs are currently focusing on the opportunities in touch panels, a bigger opportunity for these materials will be found in thin-film photovoltaics (TFPV) and anti-static coatings.


This report provides an in-depth analysis of the prospects for CNTs in the transparent conductor market.  It shows how these materials currently compare with the main TC alternatives and how this is likely to change in the future.  It also examines how CNT-based materials fit into requirements for TCs in the LCD, OLED display and lighting, e-paper, TFPV, OPV/DSC anti-statics and EMI shielding sectors.


In addition, Carbon Nanotube Transparent Conductor Market Report includes a detailed eight-year forecasts of CNT-based materials in the TC space, with breakouts by application and performance type.  These forecasts are presented both in square meters of coating and by market value.  Finally, the report assesses the changing CNT TC supply chain, profiling both the primary suppliers of the TC material and CNT firms who have targeted the TC space.


Some of the companies discussed in this report include: Brewer Science, CNTouch, Corning, Dow, Foxconn, Huawei, Intel, iTouchWorks, LG, Linde, Mitsui, Nagase America, Samsung, Sang Bo, Sony, TECO, Top Nanosys, Toray, Unidym and Vitsumo.


Carbon Nanotube Transparent Conductor Market


NanoMarkets research group expects CNT TCs to continue their penetration of the touch-screen sensor market.  CNT TCs have considerably lower patterning and deposition costs than ITO, so even if using CNT TCs lead to no substantial reduction in materials costs, touch screen firms may still switch to CNT TCs from ITO.  The business case for CNTs has been enhanced further by the shift to ProCap touch technology since ProCap sensors require a high degree of patterning.  Meanwhile, the new generation of low-performance CNT TCs may find their way into analog resistive touch panels, because of their high resiliency.  Currently, a major drawback of analog-resistive touch screens that currently use ITO is that they tend to wear out after a certain number of touches.


Despite today’s focus of CNT TC makers on the touch market, we believe this market is limited and that gesture recognition will gradually take the place of touch.  The report claims that as the touch market becomes saturated, the best prospects for CNT TC sales will be for TFPV electrodes and for anti-statics. With regard to the former, CIGS makers are seen as being the most receptive to using CNT TCs.  The report also speculates that CNT TCs may find a role in opaque touch surfaces in automobiles and appliances.


Finally, we believe that China is becoming the dominant consumer of TCs as the solar, OLED, touch-screen sensors and display industries increasingly shift to Mainland China.  Given the recent success of several Chinese makers of non-ITO TCs, it is also quite likely that China will play a key role in the alternative TC business – including the supply of CNT TCs.


Carbon Nanotube Transparent Conductor MarketDetails of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: “Markets for Carbon Nanotubes as Transparent Conductors“.


 



Carbon Nanotube Transparent Conductor Market to Surpass $500 million in 2022

Non-Volatile Memory Market Report

According to a new market research report “Non-Volatile Memory Market by Type (Traditional, Emerging), Product (Printed Memory, Hard disk drives and others), Application (Industrial, Healthcare, Automotive, Energy and Power, Enterprise Storage and others) and Geography – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2014 – 2020″, the total market is expected to reach $40.2 Billion by 2020.


Memory is used to encode, store, decode, and retrieve information. There are two types of memories which are widely available; volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The basic difference between them is that the non-volatile memory can retain the data stored in it even when it is not powered, whereas volatile memory can store data only until it is connected to the power supply.


The report segments the Non-Volatile Memory Market on the basis of the different types of technologies, applications, and geographies. Further, it contains revenue forecasting and analyzes the trends in the market. The geographical analysis contains the in-depth classification of Americas, Europe, and APAC, which contains the major countries covering the market. Further, the Middle-East and Africa have been classified under the ROW region. Each of these geographies has been further split by the major countries existing in this market. The sections and the sub-segments in the report would contain the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current market trends; and the technologies expected to revolutionize the non-volatile memory domain


The Global Non-Volatile Memory Market is expected to reach $40.2 Billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 1.18%. The emerging Non-Volatile Memory Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 41.27%, but the traditional non-volatile memory technologies are expected to witness a negative CAGR growth. North America is the biggest non-volatile memory market, followed by APAC and Europe.


Non-Volatile Memory Market 2013-2020


Non-Volatile Memory Market


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: Non-Volatile Memory Market by Type, Product, Application and Geography – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2014-2020.




Non-Volatile Memory Market Report

Medical Robots Market Report 2014

Over the years, the demand for medical robots has increased significantly. This is due to the paradigm shift in the healthcare industry where emphasis is being laid on minimally invasive surgeries through the use of robots. The global medical robot market is categorized into five broad segments—surgical robots, rehabilitation robots, non-invasive radiosurgery robots, hospital and pharmacy robots, and others.


Based on applications, the medical robots market comprises the following segments—neurology, orthopedics, laparoscopy, special education, and other areas. The medical robotics market was valued at $1,781 million in 2013 and is expected to reach $3,764 million by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2013 to 2018. The surgical robots market commanded the largest % share of the global medical robots market in 2013 and is expected to reach more than $ billion value by 2018, growing at a double digit CAGR%. Surgical robots are further segmented into orthopedic surgical robots, neurosurgical robots, laparoscopy robotic systems, and steerable robotic catheters. The laparoscopic surgical robotic systems market accounted for the largest share of the global surgical robotics market, by segment, at an estimated $ million value in 2013. This segment is expected to reach $ multimillion value by 2018, at a double digit CAGR % from 2013 to 2018. However, the neurosurgery robotics market is the fastest-growing market and is expected to reach $ high multi-million $ value by 2018 at a double digit CAGR% from 2013 to 2018.


Surgical robots improve the accuracy of procedures and thus reduce the complication rates for surgeries. Apart from being accurate, robotic procedures also offer significant cost savings in terms of pre- and post-operation care costs and length of stay at hospitals. The technological advancements and breakthroughs in the field of medical robotics, such as expanded applications of robotic systems, robotics combined with imaging platforms, and capsule robot systems, among others, are expected to drive the global market in the coming years. The other factors that are driving the growth of the global medical robotics market include growth in aging population, increase in the incidences of neurological and orthopedic disorders, and growth in demand for telemedicine. Moreover, owing to the increased demand and usage of robot-assisted procedures, various government bodies are increasingly supporting the development of medical robots.


The key players in the global medical robotics market are Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (U.S.), Accuray, Inc. (U.S.), MAKO Surgical Corp. (U.S.), Mazor Robotics Ltd. (Israel), Hansen Medical, Inc. (U.S.), Titan Medical, Inc. (Canada), and Health Robotics S.R.L. (Italy), 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: Medical Robots Market by Type & Application – Global Forecasts to 2018.




Medical Robots Market Report 2014

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Global Market for Active Optical Cables is Projected to Surpass US$2 Billion by 2020

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report on the global Active Optical Cables market, covering the industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, market size and demand forecasts.  Global market for Active Optical Cables (AOC) is projected to surpass US$2 billion by 2020, driven by bandwidth explosion, expansion of internet infrastructure, and advancements in fiber optics technology.


Need For Bandwidth Drives Demand for Active Optical Cables


Active Optical Cables present an integral part of contemporary data communication platforms. Defined as a cabling solution that provides electrical to optical conversion on cable ends for improved speed and distance efficiency, active optical cables are witnessing tremendous growth. Ever growing need for bandwidth and advancements in cabling technology represent fundamental factors driving growth in the region. Inherent advantages of active optical cables such as lower signal processing, enhanced signal integrity, greater airflow through smaller conduits, and superior flexibility routability and wider reach than conventional copper cables are driving their adoption.


Data Centers represents the largest end-use sector. Growth however, is forecast to come from emerging applications in personal computing, digital signage and Home Theater. Explosive growth in consumer Internet traffic worldwide driven by the surge in demand for mobile data and video services is yielding significant growth in demand for high speed and efficient transmission technologies. The scenario is driving expansion of existing capacity using Active Optical Cables to ensure efficient transmission of data. Traditionally, growth in the AOC market was driven by InfiniBand interface in commercial applications such as supercomputers and server applications. Over the years, the InfiniBand segment moved from the traditional 10G QSFP+ format to 14G FDR QSFP+ fiber optic cables, making it the strongest AOC application till date. Significant opportunities also lie ahead for QSFP and CXP active optical cables with 100 Gbps rate.


As stated by the new market research report on Active Optical Cables, the United States represents the largest market worldwide. Emerging markets are expected to spearhead growth driven by strong economic development and growing adoption of new communication technologies. Asia-Pacific is projected to emerge as the fastest growing regional market with a CAGR of 58.6% over the analysis period.


Major players covered in the report include 3M Company, Avago Technologies, Chromis Fiberoptics Inc., Emcore Corporation, FCI SA, Fujikura Ltd., Hitachi Metals Ltd., Siemon Company, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., and TE Connectivity Ltd., among others.


The research report titled “Active Optical Cables: A Global Strategic Business Report”, provides a comprehensive review of trends, drivers, issues, and strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections for geographic markets such as the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and Rest of World. End-use segments analyzed for the global market include Data Centers, Digital Signage and Others.


Active Optical Cables IndustryDetails of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: “Active Optical Cables: A Global Strategic Business Report“.


 



Global Market for Active Optical Cables is Projected to Surpass US$2 Billion by 2020

Monday, January 12, 2015

32KHz and Real Time Clocks

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new market research report entitled “32 KHz and Real Time Clocks” focused in semiconductor timing: 32 KHz and Real Time Clocks (RTC’s). This second in a series of CS &A LLC research studies provides a deep dive into both 32 KHz references and Real Time Clocks (RTC’s).  Last year we offered the first in the series; Semiconductor Timing Opportunities in Communications Infrastructure and Back Haul, with this second release geared specifically toward Time of Day generation and tracking.


Long a semiconductor category in Power Management under the heading of Supervisory, CS &A has, since 2005, considered both the 32 KHz Reference, Oscillators, and Real Time Clock IC’s as a Semi Timing product category and put it in with other IC Timing solutions under our Semiconductor Clock and Timing Reporting and considered a factor in the ~$7 B USD Semi Timing Market.


This report provides a deep and comprehensive look into both the 32 KHz reference and the Real Time market with all of its sub categories; Simple Commodity, Complex Commodity, Precision, and Fully Integrated solution categories that have emerged to provide a wide swath of solutions from the cheap (pennies and dimes), to as much as $18 USD for fully integrated solutions complete with the resonator, oscillator, dividers, full featured registered sets, on board NVM and scratchpad memory, and the battery and charging circuits…


Mark Sherwood, Principal Associate and CEO at CS &A LLC says: ” This is a deep dive into the 32 KHz reference and Real Time Clock Solutions that combined in CY2013 generated in excess of $500 Million USD WW.


The report details: WW TAMs, Supplier listings, product category reporting by volume, device level $ASP, and $revenue roll ups, plus technology reporting and analysis for Quartz, MEMS and Compensated CMOS based solutions. It is the only standalone report and analysis for this segment of Semiconductor Timing available and provides insights from the inside of this key industry segment, and actionable material and information to help guide the reader thru a complicated technology base, a mix of high and low level suppliers, a crowded channel, and key OEM’s consuming high volume for specific applications.”


32 KHz standalone references include: standalone resonators-, quartz crystal, MEMS resonators, or implemented as an Oscillator module with closed loop calibration and a compensation loop providing a multitude of solutions in the market today at a variety of levels of performance. Today, the 32 KHz Solution Mix includes XO, TCXO, DCTCXO, and standalone resonators/crystals/CMOS, with standalone Quartz solutions dominant in volume and share, DCTCXO, and simple XO type oscillators have a good SOM, and continue to grow in volume/SOM while experiencing hard $ASP erosion. One new opportunity for these kind of solutions has emerged from the growing Wearable’s Market, and as you can imagine in this application that low power consumption, low voltage tolerant (battery based applications) small form factor, and low price are mission critical items in order to play.


32KHz and Real Time Clocks


32KHz and Real Time ClocksDetails of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: 32 KHz and Real Time Clocks.



32KHz and Real Time Clocks