Friday, February 27, 2015

Silicon Photonics Market - Global Trends and Forecasts to 2014 - 2020

This report provides the profiles of all the major companies in the silicon photonics market. It also provides the competitive landscape of the key players, which indicates the growth strategy of the silicon photonics market in the industry. The report also covers the entire value chain for the market, right from the research and product development to the end-user. Along with the value chain, this report provides an in-depth view on the products, applications, and geographic analysis of this market. The silicon photonics market is expected to grow to $497.53 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 27.74% from 2014 to 2020. The report also provides market dynamics such as the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges for the silicon photonics market. Apart from the market segmentation, the report also includes the critical market data and qualitative information with regard to silicon photonics, along with the qualitative analysis, such as the Porter’s five force analysis, value chain analysis, and the market breakdown analysis. The key players in the this market include Intel Corporation (U.S.), IBM Corp. (U.S.), Luxtera, Inc. (California), ST Microelectronics (Switzerland), Mellanox Technologies (U.S.), and Infinera Inc. (U.S.), 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: Silicon Photonics Market - Global Trends and Forecasts to 2014 - 2020.

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

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 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


Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market Share


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.


 


 



Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Markets

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Fluoroscopy And Mobile C-Arms - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fluoroscopy and Mobile C-Arms in US$ Thousands by the following Segments: Fluoroscopy, and Mobile C-Arms (Full-Size C-Arms, & Mini C-Arms). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Fluoroscopy And Mobile C-Arms - Global Strategic Business Report.

Laser Systems - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Laser Systems in US$ Million. The Global market is analyzed by the following Application Segments: Engraving/Marking, High Power Cutting & Welding, and Others, and End-Use Sectors: Metalworking/Processing/Fabrication Job Shops, Electronics & Electrical industry, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East/Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Laser Systems - Global Strategic Business Report.

Switchgears - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Switchgears in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: LV Switchgear, MV Switchgear, and HV Switchgear. The US and Canadian Markets are analysed by the following Product Segments: LV Switchgear (By Product Categories - MCCB, Panel Boards, & Others), MV Switchgear (By Product Categories - Outdoor Circuit Breaker, Indoor Circuit Breaker, & Others; By Technology – SF6, Vacuum), and HV Switchgear (By Product Categories - Disconnectors, & Breakers; By Technology - GIS/Mixed-Gas, and Vacuum/Compact/AIS). Major End-Use markets also analyzed for the US and Canadian markets include Commercial, Utility, Institutional, and Industrial. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Switchgears - Global Strategic Business Report.

PCIe SSD - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for PCIe SSD in Thousand Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a four-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. The report profiles 36 companies including many key and niche players such as - BiTMICRO Networks, Inc., EMC Corporation, Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Foremay, Inc., HGST, Inc. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: PCIe SSD - Global Strategic Business Report.

Position Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Position Sensors in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. The report profiles 98 companies including many key and niche players such as - Allegro MicroSystems Inc., ASM Automation, Sensorik Messtechnik GmbH, Balluff Inc., Bourns Inc., CTS Corporation. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Position Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report.

Optical Position Sensors Market Industry Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Position Sensors in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. The report profiles 98 companies including many key and niche players such as -Allegro MicroSystems Inc., ASM Automation Sensorik Messtechnik GmbH, Balluff Inc., Bourns Inc., CTS Corporation. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Position Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report.

Electric Motors - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electric Motors in US$ Million by the following Segments: Fractional HP, and Integral HP. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Electric Motors - Global Strategic Business Report.

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment in US$ Thousands by the following Product Groups/Segments: Screen Print Equipment (Manual Screen Print Equipment, Semiautomatic Screen Print Equipment, & Automatic Screen Print Equipment), Placement Equipment Market (High-Speed Placement Equipment, Medium Speed Placement Equipment, & Low-Speed Placement Equipment), Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, & Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical Inspection Equipment, X-Ray Inspection Equipment, & Laser Inspection Equipment), and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual Repair and Rework Equipment, & Semiautomatic Repair and Rework Equipment). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment - Global Strategic Business Report.

Renewable Chemicals - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Renewable Chemicals in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Renewable Alcohols, Renewable Polymers, and Others. The report also analyzed by the following End-Use Sectors: Environment, Food & Beverage, Consumer Healthcare, Industrial, Garments & Textiles, Automotive, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. The report profiles 121 companies including many key and niche players such as - Abengoa Bioenergía SA, Amyris, Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Avantium Technologies, BASF SE. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Renewable Chemicals - Global Strategic Business Report.

Adhesives - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Adhesives in volume (Million Pounds) & value (US$ Thousands) by the following Product Segments: Styrene Butadiene Rubber Based Adhesives, Phenolic Adhesives, Polyolefin Adhesives, Epoxy Adhesives, Starch & Dextrin based Adhesives, Acrylic Adhesives, Urea Formaldehyde Adhesives, Polyvinyl Acetal Adhesives, Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesives, Neoprene Adhesives, Thermoplastic Rubber based Adhesives, Polyurethane Adhesives, Natural Rubber based Adhesives, Protein based Adhesives, Furan Adhesives, Polyvinyl Chloride based Adhesives, Reclaimed Rubber based Adhesives, Silicate Adhesives, Silicone Rubber based Adhesives, Polyamide Adhesives, Polyvinyl Alcohol Adhesives, Butyl Rubber & PIB Adhesives, Polyester Adhesives, Ethylene Acrylic Acid Adhesives, Bitumen based Adhesives, and Miscellaneous. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Adhesives - Global Strategic Business Report.

IRIS Biometrics - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Face and Voice Biometrics in US$ Thousands by the following Segments: Face Biometrics, and Voice Biometrics. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. The report profiles 107 companies including many key and niche players such as - 3M Cogent, AcSys Biometrics Corp., AGNITiO S.L., Cognitec Systems GmbH, Eurotech S.P.A. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Face and Voice Biometrics - A Global Strategic Business Report.

IRIS Biometrics - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Iris Biometrics in US$ Thousands. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 22 companies including many key and niche players such as - 3M Cogent, Aditech Ltd., Anviz Global, Inc., BioEnable Technologies Pvt. Ltd., EyeLock Corp. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: IRIS Biometrics - Global Strategic Business Report.

Thin Film Deposition: Trends, Key Issues, Market Analysis

Thin film deposition processes play a critical role in the production of high-density, high-performance microelectronic products. Considerable progress has been achieved in the development of deposition processes -- and in the development of the reactor systems in which they are carried out. This report discusses the technology trends, products, applications, and suppliers of materials and equipment. It also gives insights to suppliers for future user needs and should assist them in long range planning, new product development and product improvement. This report compares some of the issues impacting users of different deposition tools, including: APCVD (SACVD), LPCVD, PECVD, HDPCVD, ALCVD, PVD, ALD. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications" web site. View the report: Thin Film Deposition: Trends, Key Issues, Market Analysis.

Home Audio Equipment Market Report

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a comprehensive global report on Home Audio Equipment markets. Global market for Home Audio Equipment is projected to reach US$21 billion by 2020, driven by continued technological advancements, increasing consumer preference for high quality audio, and declining average unit prices of audio products.


Home Audio Equipment represents a huge market after television in the consumer electronics industry. Factors propelling growth in the industry include incessant developmental of innovative products with technologically advanced features and growing consumer preference for high quality audio products. Consumers are increasingly preferring audio systems with superior visual appearance, innovative features, and enhanced aesthetic design. Demand is on rise for portable audio equipment that integrate USB drives and have the capability to stream high-quality audio content from the Internet. Developments in digital technology in tandem with changing media options from traditional systems to contemporary systems such as speaker docks and soundbars for audio playback are also contributing towards market growth.


Device networking and streaming are emerging trends in the home audio market. The market for networked home audio devices is expected to surge during the analysis period, driven by networked speakers and dedicated speaker docks. Although networked devices represent a relatively small share in these markets at present, the coming years are forecast to witness strong growth. Another key trend in the market is the increasing demand for wireless systems that connect multiple devices wirelessly. The market for wireless devices is driven by growing customers’ penchant for unrestricted mobility, high quality sound, and appealing designs. The market is expected to gain from continuous decline in average unit prices of audio products, mainly due to improvements in production technologies that help reduce manufacturing costs.


As stated by the new market research report on Home Audio Equipment, the United States represents the single largest market worldwide. Growth in the market is led by technology developments, and increased consumer spending on audio components in tandem with rise in unit sales of flat-panel high definition televisions as a result of falling prices. Asia-Pacific is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 4.9% in volume terms over the analysis period. Rapid economic growth, and increasing disposable incomes in most Asian countries are driving sales of home audio equipment in the region. Home radios represents the largest product market in volume terms, while Home Theater in a Box (HTiB) ranks the fastest growing market.


Major players covered in the report include Bose Corporation, Boston Acoustics, Creative Technologies Ltd., Harman International Industries Inc., LG Electronics, Koninklijke (“Royal”) Philips Electronics NV, Onkyo Corporation, Pioneer Corporation, Polk Audio, Samsung Group, Sonos, Inc., Sony Corporation and VOXX International Corporation among others.


The research report titled “Home Audio Equipment: A Global Strategic Business Report” provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, and strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections in thousand units and million dollars 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), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America). The report also analyzes the global and regional markets for Home Audio Equipment by product segments such as Home Audio Systems, Home Audio Separate Components, Home Theater in a Box and Home Radios.


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: Home Audio Equipment: A Global Strategic Business Report.



Home Audio Equipment Market Report

Future Key Technologies in the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Market

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new market research report entitled “Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023: Forecasts, Technologies, Players”.  This report forecasts the future key technologies and players in the electric and hybrid vehicle market. According to this report, the market for electric vehicle inverters will grow from an estimated $10billion to around $18billion between 2013 and 2023. As the demand for inverters is already established in the automation and industrial control industries, this additional significant complementary market will create new sectors and opportunities for both existing suppliers and new players on the market – particularly for those who specialise in electric vehicle knowledge and can provide highly integrated electric powertrain systems.


Currently, inverters in light electric vehicles such as e-bikes currently dominate the market in terms of volume with high demand in Asia. However, according to the report, by 2023 inverters in passenger vehicles will dominate by market value as high volume production is established.


Greater overall system efficiency will be achieved, resulting in a reduction of package size and system cost, the adoption of new materials and control algorithms, and a move towards higher levels of system integration.


Key technologies such as power device materials, power capacitors and cooling technologies all assist in driving electric vehicle inverter design advances. The report states that these will assist in producing step changes in performance, size and reliability over the next decade.  Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitrate will be the most notable of these materials, but packaging and reliability issues will restrict their use until the end of the decade.


Future Key TechnologiesFurther information about future technology trends, designs, and market trends is available in the full report. The report is targeted at industrialists, investors, market researchers and others interested in the huge expanding electric vehicle market for power electronics technology. 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 for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023: Forecasts, Technologies, Players.


 



Future Key Technologies in the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Market

Monday, February 23, 2015

Worldwide Demand for Lighting Fixtures

Worldwide demand for lighting fixtures is projected to increase at a 7% annual rate through 2018 to $174.5 billion, improving upon growth that was recorded during the 2008-2013 period. Advances will be bolstered by industrialization efforts in developing nations. Specifically, locations that maintain significant and fast growing construction and motor vehicle production markets, such as India and China, will post the fastest gains in lighting fixture demand. In addition, the rebounding economies in much of the developed world will facilitate rising lighting fixture sales. Furthermore, the continued adoption of higher value lighting fixtures that are optimized for use with more efficient light sources, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), will fuel demand.


China to account for largest share of new demand


In 2013, China comprised 24 percent of worldwide demand for lighting fixtures. China is expected to account for the largest share of additional global demand through 2018 with 37 percent of sales gains. The country will continue to experience robust growth because of its rapidly growing construction spending, including a number of large-scale lighting fixture retrofit projects, and its status as the world’s largest motor vehicle manufacturer. However, India will increase at the fastest rate, driven by the country’s continuing expansion of its electric grid, modernization of its building stock, and growth of the nation’s vehicle production industry.


Key US market to see above-average growth


The US, which was the second largest national market in 2013 with 18 percent of global sales, is projected to achieve above-average gains, even as the rest of the developed world posts more moderate growth rates. Advances in the US lighting fixture market are largely the result of an ongoing economic rebound. However, sales increases in much of Western Europe, and Japan and Australia will be slower, hampered by a long-running shift in vehicle production capacity away from these areas and a less robust recovery from a weakened economic climate. Still, lighting fixture sales in these areaswill benefit from a pickup in consumer spending levels and construction activity, even given their much more mature lighting fixture markets.


Nonportable lighting fixtures to offer best opportunities


Nonportable lighting fixtures will continue to account for the bulk of demand, and experience the strongest growth in sales through 2018. Indoor and outdoor nonportable lighting fixtures will record comparable rates of growth through 2018, benefiting from the strong gains in construction spending that is expected in much of the world. Advances for portable lighting fixtures will be more modest, partly because many of the newer light technologies fit most legacy portable fixtures so an upgrade is not necessary to get greater energy efficiency.


Construction to be fastest growing market


The construction market for lighting fixtures is expected to post the fastest growth in demand through 2018. This market — which includes hardwired fixtures as well as the separately sold parts and accessories — is also the biggest outlet for lighting fixtures. Specifically, residential construction applications will post the fastest gains, with sales in this market segment benefiting from the expected gains in household construction.


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: World Lighting Fixtures.


 


 



Worldwide Demand for Lighting Fixtures

Connector Industry Report

2014 Connector Industry Forecast provides an in-depth, and detailed forecast of the worldwide connector industry. In addition to the detailed forecasts for each region of the world (North America, Europe, Japan, China, Asia Pacific, and ROW), an industry overview is included which provides current market trends, industry book-to-bill ratios, and outlook narrative. 


Since 1980 the connector industry has experienced four growth business cycles, meaning consecutive years of increases in year-over-year sales. The average growth business cycle in the connector industry is five years. The longest (years without a decline in sales) is eight years (1993-2000).


The downturn of 2011/2012 has somewhat broken the industry mold. The period of growth lasted only 23 months before sales began declining in 4Q11. The downturn, which was over in October 2012, lasted only 12 months. The decline was only -2.7% which is the smallest measured since 1992.


Since 1980, we have achieved twenty-eight years of sales increases and six years of sales declines. The average growth cycle lasts five years, with two years being the shortest growth cycle, and eight years the longest. The industry’s thirty-three year compound annual growth (CAGR) is +5.7%. Only once in thirty-three years has the industry had two consecutive years of sales declines (2001-2002).


In the three industry declines prior to 2001, the years of growth in between the downturns was four, six, and eight years. From the end of the 2001/2 downturn to the beginning of the 2008/9 downturn was 75 months (6.3 years). From the end of the 2008/9 downturn to the beginning of the 2011/12 downturn was 23 months (1.9 years). The decreasing cycle rate may be the result of the increasing inter-dependencies of the world’s economies and our 24/7 processing of news of all types.


Historically we are at the beginning of a fifth growth business cycle that will last another five years on average. Although nothing is certain, it is likely that the next downturn is three or more years down the road, given no unforeseen regional or worldwide calamities. The economies of the world and their governments have gone (and are going) through a major fiscal correction, which should lead to relatively stable times where the growth rates will, in all likelihood, be more modest than they have been after past industry downturns.


Year-over-year sales growth in the next five years is expected to hit a high in 2019, with growth forecast at +7.5%.


2014 Connector Industry Report


connector industry reportWe are forecasting 2014 sales to grow +8.3% to $52,929.7 million. This projected high single digit growth is in line with GDP growth projections by the IMF for the various regions of the world. World sales are up +9.5% through May. Bishop’s forecast +8.3% sales growth for full year 2014 indicates sales demand will soften modestly between now and year end. Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View Connector Industry Report.



Connector Industry Report

Friday, February 20, 2015

Critical Materials in Nanotechnology

Global market for critical materials in nanotechnology to reach nearly $9.4 billion by 2018. Critical materials are economically and/or strategically important raw materials that are at significant risk of supply disruptions as a result of resource limitations, political instability in producing areas, or political decisions by producer governments. Potential shortages of critical materials and related price increases can impact the nanotechnology industry in two ways: by jeopardizing existing nanotechnology applications of these materials and by creating new opportunities for other nanotechnology applications.


“Critical materials” is a relative term. The list of critical materials varies among countries and industries, depending on their specific circumstances. In selecting the materials to be covered in this report, we drew from a number of sources, including reports published by the U.S. Department of Energy, the European Union, the British Geological Survey and the German Institut für Zukunftstudien und Technologie-bewertung.


Not all of the critical materials identified in these reports have implications for the nanotechnology market. This study focuses on those critical materials that have potential nanotechnology applications or for which nanotechnology-based substitutes exist:


  • Antimony

  • Barium

  • Gallium

  • Indium

  • Magnesium

  • Niobium

  • Platinum group metals (PGMs)

  • Rare earths (e.g., yttrium, dysprosium, erbium, terbium, thulium, scandium)

  • Rhenium

  • Tantalum

  • Tellurium

  • Tungsten

New market research report entitled  “Critical Materials in Global Nanotechnology Markets” provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for critical materials in nanotechnology through its report Critical Materials in Global Nanotechnology Markets. According to the report, this market was valued at nearly $6.5 billion in 2012 and is expected to increase to nearly $6.9 billion in 2013.  According to this report,  the market will grow to nearly $9.4 billion by 2018, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2013 to 2018.


Critical Materials in NanotechnologyUse this report to: 


  • Gain a market overview of the critical materials used in global nanotechnology industries.

  • Analyze global market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of CAGRs for the period 2013 and 2018.

  • Examine coverage of those critical materials whose shortages can be alleviated or avoided through the application of various nanotechnologies.

  • Assess quantifications of potential reductions in critical materials consumption and the net economic cost to achieve them.

  • Review comprehensive company profiles of major players in the industries covered.


Critical Materials in Nanotechnology

Can "Make in India" become sustainable for Indian Semiconductor manufacturing sector with coming macroeconomic changes in 2015?

The semiconductor manufacturing is most capital intensive business and it is very important to make these investments sustainable in short term in order to ensure profitability in long term. Sustainability of the semiconductor wafer fabs involves being able to keep the fabs in operation 24×7 to reduce the tool idle time and manufacturing semiconductor wafers that meet the growing demand for consumer electronics and military needs.


My recently released book “Mass Capitalism: A Blueprint for Economic Revival”, takes you through the journey of semiconductor manufacturing in U.S. semiconductor industry. The high cost of manufacturing and keeping track with the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS) to keep up with progress of Moore’s law forced offshoring of IC packing industry, design engineering services and eventually even the manufacture of semiconductor wafers from United States to Asia. These policies of globalization have resulted in rising trade deficits for the U.S. The replacement of manufacturing sector with relatively low paying service sector jobs has resulted in falling incomes and depreciating middle class in the U.S.


In this way globalization of semiconductor manufacturing resulted into a loss of dominance of the U.S. semiconductor industry and started to make this capital intensive as well as knowledge intensive business unsustainable leading to an early demise of Moore’s law (due to economic limits because of huge capital investments) because of poor return on investments due to poor domestic consumer demand. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the U.S. has been trying to revive its economy by lowering its bench mark interest rates close to 0% and following Quantitative Easing (QE) policies to stimulate its economy. Instead of reviving the economy by boosting domestic consumer demand, the QE policies have instead resulted into growing income disparity as the wages of the middle class haven’t been growing to boost consumer demand.


The growth in domestic demand from increased consumer borrowing due to low interest rates is unsustainable as interest rates cannot remain low forever. Additionally, the low interest rates have not increased domestic investments in the U.S. and instead investors have preferred to get better returns on their investments by investing in countries with higher interest rates like India. Hence, Low bench mark interest rates in developed economies like U.S. and Europe have primarily benefited the wealthy individuals in helping them get cheaper loans on mortgage properties and helping them earn higher incomes through renting these properties. These monetary policies haven’t encouraged the easy money from QE to get invested in domestic economy as investors have preferred to invest for higher yields in countries like India. Hence, QE policies have not been able to solve the problem of unemployment in the U.S. and has mostly created low paying and part time jobs in U.S.


Now that the QE has come to an end and the Fed is on track to raise its rates in mid 2015, the following macroeconomic changes are certain. First, the rising bench mark interest rates will not be able to lure U.S. residents into increased borrowing for mortgaging cars and houses. Additionally, When interest rates rise, the investors who have invested for short term gains in countries like India will move their investments for higher yields to the U.S.. This would put a sudden strain on the Indian rupee (INR). Hence, the net result of rising rates in the US with present monetary policy would be a poor domestic consumer demand in U.S. from decreased borrowing and strain on economies of developing countries like India through rising inflation. These changes would cause a rise in value of USD and depreciation of INR.


The net result would be a rising inflation in India as investors looking for better gains would rush to U.S. for higher returns. The largest withholders of U.S. FOREX viz. China has signed currency swap deals with its major trading partners and performs transactions in Yuan instead of USD. Hence, although USD will rise from foreign investments, U.S. will not be able to reduce its trade deficits through exports as US manufactured goods would become expensive in international markets. As there will be no major buyers for US debt due to bypassing of USD by major withholders of US Forex like China and Russia, the only way ahead forward for the Fed is to reform its current monetary policy so that wages keep track with employee productivity which would reduce US budget deficits. The U.S. has also recently imposed huge tariffs on solar goods from China and Taiwan to boost its domestic manufacturing. Eventually, U.S. will also have to impose tariffs on all foreign goods entering the U.S. to eliminate its trade deficits for revival of domestic manufacturing industry. Without reforming its trade and monetary policies to reduce its trade and budget deficits, any rise in value of USD with rise in Fed’s bench mark interest rates would result into an increase in US twin deficits which would also cause an increase in supply of goods into the an economy, which is suffering from a poor economic demand. This would cause a crash in profits of those corporations when their manufactured goods remain unsold and thereby also crashing the US stock market.


Taking these macroeconomic changes into consideration, India has following things to worry about its “Make in India” plan. The plan to lure foreign investors into India to make India a global semiconductor manufacturing hub like China could fail, if any of these investors are looking for short term gains, as semiconductor investments are long term strategic investments. These investments pay off for any country over a long term and not a short term investments that yield a quick return on investments like financial sector of today’s economy. Hence, Just like TSMC Inc. gets its financial backing from government of Taiwan, Samsung Inc. gets its financial backing from government of South Korea and Globalfoundries Inc. gets backing from government of Abu Dhabi, the upcoming Indian semiconductor fabs should also be sponsored with backing of government of India to make these capital intensive investments sustainable. This approach would minimize any chances of these capital intensive investments becoming unsustainable when investors move their investments out of India for their short term gains due to rise in US interest rates.


These huge capital investments into semiconductor wafer fabs can become sustainable only if there is a solid economic demand for these semiconductor wafers in Indian electronics industry because the economic demand is presently slowing in developing economies. However, If Indian government policies do not encourage consumption of domestic manufactured products and hence if import of foreign manufactured goods continue due to India’s Free trade policies, the trade deficits of India will continue to soar. The government recently passed some strict guidelines to all ministries asking them to give preference to domestically manufactured electronic products. This is a positive step forward aimed at boosting electronics production as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” drive. If trade deficits are allowed to soar, these deficits will put a further strain on already troubled INR. Additionally, the products manufactured by Indian fabs will get consumed domestically only if the wages of Indian citizens keep track with their productivity. This free market monetary policy would also ensure a robust consumer demand for electronic goods in order to keep the fabs in operation 24×7 thereby reducing the idle time of tools. The potential of fabless semiconductor ecosystem in its ability to grow small businesses should be adopted by “Make in India” movement. In this process several macroeconomic reforms should also be advocated because an absence of these macroeconomic reforms have made the fabless semiconductor ecosystem unsustainable for the U.S. contributing to its twin (trade and budget) deficits.


To ensure a good return on its investments by being able to create domestic jobs and to minimize the job loses in economic downturns, a three tier fabless semiconductor business model with decentralized supply chains as proposed in “Mass Capitalism: A Blueprint for Economic Revival” should be adopted by Indian semiconductor industry. This would usher in a competitive free market balanced economy and help Indian economy transition from a developing economy to a developed economy. The trade and budget deficits would be eliminated and ever increasing huge capital investments would make this highly capital intensive business not just sustainable but also very profitable. This is a free market approach to make the investments in semiconductor fabs a success so that India can keep its 2020 projected $400 billion account deficits under control and ensure that its semiconductor manufacturing sector is able to keep track with progress of Moore’s law.


Economy also moves in a systaltic fashion and never in a straight line. Due to this systaltic motion, internal clash and cohesion take places giving rise of economic cycles. The ups and downs of socio-economic life in different phases are sure to take place due to this systaltic principle. Having a balanced economic model will also eliminate the problem of unemployment in economic downturns. In this way excess government spending in economic downturns can be eliminated achieving a true free market economic model for semiconductor industry.


About Apek Mulay


Apek Mulay is CEO of Mulay’s Consultancy Services, a senior analyst and macroeconomist in the United States semiconductor industry and author of the new book, “Mass Capitalism: A Blueprint for Economic Revival.” He attended the University of Mumbai in India and later completed his master’s degree in electronics engineering at Texas Tech University. Mulay is the author of the patent “Surface Imaging with Materials Identified by Colors” during his employment at Texas Instruments Inc., and he has chaired technical sessions at International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA) for consecutive years. The U.S. government approved his permanent residency under the category of foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities in science and technologies. www.ApekMulay.com



Can "Make in India" become sustainable for Indian Semiconductor manufacturing sector with coming macroeconomic changes in 2015?

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Semiconductor Unit Shipments To Exceed One Trillion Devices in 2017

Updated forecast expects robust 8.2% average annual semiconductor unit shipment growth through 2019.


Total semiconductor unit shipments (integrated circuits and opto-sensor-discrete, or O-S-D, devices) are forecast to continue their upward march through the current cyclical period and top one trillion units for the first time in 2017 according to IC Insights forecast presented in the 2015 edition of The McClean Report – A Complete Analysis and Forecast of the Integrated Circuit Industry. Semiconductor shipments in excess of one trillion units are forecast to be the new normal beginning in 2017.


Figure 1 shows that semiconductor unit shipments are forecast to increase to 1,024.5 billion devices in 2017 from 32.6 billion in 1978, which amounts to average annual growth of 9.2% over the 39 year period and demonstrates how increasingly dependent the world is on semiconductors. From 2009 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of semiconductor units was 7.6%—somewhat slower than the long-term growth rate—due to global economic uncertainties through that five-year period. Stronger 8.2% annual growth is forecast from 2014 to 2019 as momentum strengthens for electronic systems.


semcionductor unit growth


The strongest annual increase in semiconductor unit growth over the time span shown in Figure 1 was 34% in 1984; the biggest decline was 19% in 2001 following the dot-com bust. Semiconductor unit shipments first topped the 100-billion mark in 1987, exceeded 500-billion units for the first time in 2006 and then surpassed 600-billion units in 2007 before the global financial meltdown and recession caused semiconductor shipments to fall in 2008 and 2009, the only time the industry has experienced a back-to-back decline in unit shipments. Semiconductor unit growth then surged 25% in 2010, the second-highest growth rate since 1978. IC Insights forecasts semiconductor unit growth of 10.0% in 2015 and 11.0% in 2016. The semiconductor unit growth rate is forecast to fall to only 3.4% in 2017, enough to push annual shipments beyond one trillion devices for the first time.


Interestingly, the percentage split of IC and O-S-D devices within total semiconductor units has remained fairly steady despite advances in integrated circuit technology and the blending of functions to reduce chip count within systems. In 1978, O-S-D devices accounted for 79% of semiconductor units and ICs represented 21%. Almost 40 years later in 2017, O-S-D devices are forecast to account for 74% of total semiconductor units, compared to 26% for ICs (Figure 2).


Semiconductor Unit Shipments


Semiconductor Unit Shipments


Further details on IC, O-S-D, and total semiconductor unit and market trends are provided in the 2015 edition of  The McClean Report—A Complete Analysis and Forecast of the Integrated Circuit Industry. A subscription to The McClean Report includes free monthly updates from March through November (including a 250+ page Mid-Year Update), and free access to subscriber-only webinars throughout the year.


 



Semiconductor Unit Shipments To Exceed One Trillion Devices in 2017

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Global Air and Missile Defense Radar Market

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) Market (by Land-Based Systems, Naval Systems and Airborne Systems) – Global Forecasts and Analysis to 2014 – 2020″.  According to this report, the global air and missile defense radar market is estimated to be $7 billion in 2014 and expected to register a CAGR of 6.82% to reach 10.40 billion in 2020. The main purpose of the air and missile defense radar is to detect early-warning devices. They can spot approaching enemy’s’ airborne systems or missiles at great distances. In case of an attack, early detection of the enemy is critical for a successful defense against an attack. The typical AMDR systems can perform the tasks like surveillance, long range early warning, and ground controlled interceptions; integrated in different platforms in combat warfare.


The U.S. has been the biggest market for the air and missile defense radar system; in respect the recent economic scenario has seen a defense budget cuts in the U.S. market as well. Countries in the Asia-Pacific region like South Korea, Japan and Middle Eastern countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel can drive the growth of the market. India and China’s market will be tough to penetrate because of their strict government regulations and indigenous programms. Russia with respect to AMDR market continues to be highly indigenous with all the manufacturing done by Russian companies.


Global market players like Russia, Israel, and U.S. contributes 70% towards the global air and missile defense radar market. Major eastern countries are in constant threat of nuclear and other conventional missile attacks, countries are geared up to increase their air and missile defense; hence, the current market trend is highly opportunistic. The air and missile defense market is highly driven by the latest technology,; Though the current systems are successfully tested by the market players, yet their real-time deployment in war zones is limited.


The overall effectiveness of the mission invariably depends upon AMDR systems and services. As modern warfare becomes more asymmetric in nature it thus increases the need for aerial protection from nuclear and other conventional weapon systems. The range of technologies available with respect to air AMDR systems is increasingly diverse and their rapid evolution is driving the demand for global AMDR systems.


Markets Covered


This radar market research report categorizes the global market on the basis of air and missile defense radar sub-sector, platform, geography, and by country; forecasting revenues, market share, and analyzing trends in each of the sub-sectors.


General Segmentation


Air and Missile Defense Radar Market Air and Missile Defense Radar Market


On the Basis of Architecture Type:


This market is segmented on the basis of technology across the various architecture types like:


Radar Market Report


On the basis of Country


The following countries are covered in this report:


































1.United States10.Australia
2.Russia10.U.A.E.
3.United Kingdom10.Japan
4.Germany12.South Korea
5.France13.Canada
6.Indonesia14.Brazil
7.Saudi Arabia15.Turkey
8.India

Stakeholders


  • All departments pertaining to AMDR

  • Armed services

  • Defense system manufacturers

  • Defense software providers

  • Sub-component manufacturers

Details of the new report,  table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) Market (by Land-Based Systems, Naval Systems and Airborne Systems) – Global Forecasts and Analysis to 2014 – 2020.


Research report SKU: MA-AS2242


Related Research: Active Electronically-Scanned Arrays – AESAs Global Markets.


 


 



Global Air and Missile Defense Radar Market

Global G.fast Chips Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “G-fast Chips: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020″. This 2014 g.fast chips market report has 256 pages, is supported with 109 tables & figures. Worldwide G.fast Chip markets are increasingly diversified, poised to achieve significant growth as broadband is used in every industry segment. G.fast is able to make the benefits of broadband available to consumers and support network flexibility for consumers, data centers, and cell tower backbone communications.


G.fast networks are flexible and support broadband that is able to reach. According to the lead author of the team that prepared this research, “The opportunity to participate in G.fast Chips markets is compelling. G.fast provides the ability to leverage outdated copper infrastructure to breathe new life into existing investment. This market is evolving as new G.fast technology and vectoring are implemented. Growth in this market based on technical breakthroughs and innovation. Technology platforms are rapidly evolving.”


End to end broadband networks leverage a combination of optical infrastructure in the long haul and copper infrastructure in the last few meters from the distribution box to the home. Fiber has had rapid advance but does not work in the end, it is too expensive to the home. FTTH is too expensive and DSL continues to be a viable alternative, with DSL set to be replaced at the high end initially by G.fast. Copper based broadband technologies promise to last for a long long time. Though for many years FTTH has threatened to make xDSL obsolete, this has not proven to be the case.


Broadband Internet is used in all corners of the world. It is set to be used by everyone by 2025. There is a lot left to be done. Networking Services Company Akamai says the second quarter of 2014 marks the first time the global average broadband speed jumped over the 4-megabit mark. South Korea occupies the top broadband user category in both average bandwidth (24.6 megabits) and proportion of the population on a broadband connection (95 percent, tied with Bulgaria). Smaller islands, the Philippines, countries with lots of rural areas, like India, are struggling to deliver useful speeds.


The U.S. falls behind East Asia, ranking somewhere in the middle, with the Nordic countries, in terms of broadband speed and penetration. Inside the U.S., Delaware appears well equipped with broadband – the Mid-Atlantic state ranked first in every category: average speed, peak speed, connectivity and even “4K readiness,” referring to the 15 megabit speed that can handle ultra-high-def broadcasts. The slowest US state is Arkansas.


Companies discussed in the 2014-2020 g fast chips market report include Analog Devices, Arris, Broadcom, BroadLight, Cavium, Freescale Semiconductor, Ikanos, Infineon Technologies, IXYS Integrated Circuits Division, Lantiq, Marvell, MediaTek / Ralink Technology, PMC-Sierra, Pulse, Sckipio, Shantou New Tideshine Electron, Shenzhen Chaoyue Electronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Sky Foundation, Shenzhen Tianxiaowei Electronics Co., Ltd. and ZTE.


Copper represents an installed infrastructure worth trillions and too expensive to just replace. Fiber is too expensive to use it to replace all the copper. FTTH DSL and G.fast, the copper works in many cases and does not need to be re3placed. xDSL markets will be strong for some long time to come as copper remains a transport line.


G.fast leverages copper infrastructure that is everywhere in the telecommunications network. Copper provide connectivity to all residences. Copper is still the primary wireless backbone transport means, meaning it continues to be vital as new wireless systems continue to expand their markets. It predominates in the local loop, creating demand for systems that are able to support high speed signal transport over copper wire.


Copper based broadband is and will remain for the foreseeable future, the dominant broadband access technology across the globe. Broadband service providers who rely on copper loops for broadband access have to improve broadband performance and extend its life. Choices between DSL technologies and G.fast are based on cost. Fiber technologies are used to come to the curb. DSL and G.fast represent a hybrid rooted in a network planning.


G.fast Chips Market G.fast Chips Market Shares


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: G.fast Chips Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020.






 


 



 


Partial List of Tables and Figures provided in G.fast Chips Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020 research report include:


Table ES-1 25 G.Fast Chip Market Driving Forces 25


Table ES-2 26 Vendor G.Fast Competitive Positioning Factors 26


Figure 2-17 87 DSL and G.fast Copper Infrastructure Subscriber Forecasts, Number, Worldwide, 2014-2020 87


Figure 2-18 88 G.fast Copper Infrastructure Subscriber Forecasts, Number, Worldwide, 2014-2020 88


Table 2-19 90 Broadband G.fast, DSL, Cable Modem, Wireless Device, and Fiber to the Home Subscribers Worldwide, 2014-2020 90


Table 2-20 95 Ethernet Market Aspects 95


Figure 2-21 96 Explosion of Protocols 96


Figure 2-22 98 Broadband Services Typical Speed in Mbps 98


Table 2-23 99 Broadband Fiber Cost Per Household to Build Out 99


Table 2-24 100 DSL Chip Applications 100


Figure 2-25 102 DSL Regional Market Segments, 2013 102


Table 2-26 103 DSL Regional Market Segments, 2013 103


Table 2-27 107 DSL Component Shipments by Vendor by Region Dollars, Worldwide, 2013 107


Figure 3-1 110 FTTH vs. G.Fast Costs for Services Providers 110


Figure 3-2 113 Lantiq G.fast 113


Table 3- 114 Key Features of the Lantiq EASY330 G.Fast Reference Board 114


Table 3- 119 Broadcom BCM65200/900 Family Key Features 119


Figure 3- 122 Simulation of G.fast Rates Over 100-Meter Lines Gives 1.3 Gbit/s by Controlling Ccrosstalk 122


Figure 3-12 127 Ikanos 496pix_Velocity_Chipset2 127


Table 3-33 132 Google Addresses DSL Vectoring 132


Figure 4-1 136 Network Configurations 136


Figure 4-2 137 Innovation In Copper Supports Fiber to Curb Rollout Leveraging Endpoints Using G.fast 137


Figure 4-3 139 G.fast Vectoring 139


Figure 4-4 141 Fiber to the Distribution Point Architecture 141


Figure 4-5 144 Typical DSL Downstream Broadband Capability 144


Figure 4-6 150 G.fast Copper Network Solution 150


Figure 4-7 153 Broadband Services Typical Speed in Mbps 153


Table 4-8 158 Ikanos NodeScale Vectoring Product Key Features 158


Table 4-9 159 Ikanos Quality Video (iQV) technology Key Features 159


Table 5-9 189 Analog Devices Consumer Segment Products 189


Table 5-10 190 Analog Devices Communications Segment Systems 190


Table 5-11 191 Analog Devices Revenue by Regiion 191


Table 5-12 197 Broadcom Broadband Communications Solutions 197


Figure 5- 198 Broadcom Communications Positioning 198


Table 5-13 200 Broadcom Customers and Strategic Relationships 200


Table 5-14 215 Ikanos Product Lines 215


Table 5-15 220 Ikanos Works Directly With Various Major Service Providers 220


Figure 5-16 233 MediaTek Revenue 233


Table 5-17 235 MediaTek Industry Leadership 235


Figure 5-18 236 MediaTek Product Portfolio 236


 



Global G.fast Chips Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts

Monday, February 16, 2015

Magnetic Field Sensors Market Analysis

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Magnetic Field Sensors Market by Type, Technology, Applications and Geography – Forecasts & Analysis to 2013 – 2020″. The market size of the magnetic field sensors market is expected to grow from the $1.6 Billion that it accounted for in 2013 to $2.9 Billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 8.04% from 2014 to 2020. The volume of the magnetic sensors is currently estimated to be 5.9 billion units and is expected to rise up to 9.6 billion units at an estimated CAGR of 6.75% from 2014 to 2020.


A magnetic field sensor identifies the position of an object on the basis of a magnetic field. This is built up either by an external permanent magnet or by a magnet integrated in the sensor. For example, movements of gear wheels or approximation of objects result in alterations inthe magnetic field. These changes are detected by the sensor and evaluated by the integrated electronics. Depending on the sensor type, the output signal may be digital or analog.Magnetic sensors are non-contact electronic sensors. They detect magnetic fields or their alteration by ferromagnetic objects.


There are many approaches towards magnetic sensing, which include Hall effect sensors, AMR magnetic sensors, GMR magnetic sensors, tunnel magnetoresistance sensors, nuclear precession magnetic field sensors, optically pumped magnetic field sensors, fluxgate magnetometer, search coil magnetic field sensors, and SQUID magnetic field sensors. MEMS-based magnetic field sensors can offer small-size solution for magnetic field sensing. Smaller device can be placed closer to the measurement spots, thereby achieving higher spatial resolution. Additionally, MEMS magnetic field sensor does not involve the micro fabrication of magnetic material. Therefore, the cost of the sensor can be largely reduced. Integration of MEMS magnetic field sensor can further reduce the size of the entire magnetic field sensing system.


New developments in the automobile infotainment systems will also increase the demand of the magnetic field sensors.The largestapplications of the magnetic field sensors in the automobile sectorare found in theAnti-Lock BrakingSystems (ABS) and engine control management systems, which are gaining popularity in the emerging markets.


This report covers the vital driving and restraining factors for this market. Encouraging government legislations and policies foreco friendly vehicles, increase in the need of efficient products, and rise in the applications of magnetic sensors in the automobiles and consumer electronics are acting as the driving factors for this industry. However, there are few factors, which are acting as obstacles in the growth of the magnetic sensor market. These factors are inconsistency of a magnetic body, distortional variation, temperature fluctuations, and low resistance in magnetic field detection. Unavailability of aftermarket is a strong restraint for the magnetic field sensor market.


The worldwide market of the magnetic field sensors is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, and RoW. APAC is the leading geography in this market due to the supporting factors present in the APAC region; such assupportive government policies, increasing demand for automobiles and smart phones in this region,and presence of key industry players. However, North America which is another vital market is expected to show a significant growth in the coming years due to revised government policies and expansion of the magnetic sensorsbusiness in this region, by players such as Honeywell International (U.S.) and Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (U.S.).


This report profiles the major companies which have beencontributing significantlyin this market; these include Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (U.S.), Infineon (Germany), Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (Japan), Austria microsystems AG (Germany), Honeywell International (U.S.), Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), MEMSIC Inc. (U.S.), Melexis Microelectronic Systems (Belgium), Micronas Semiconductor (Switzerland), and NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands).


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Magnetic Field Sensors Market by Type, Technology, Applications and Geography – Forecasts & Analysis to 2013 – 2020.



Magnetic Field Sensors Market Analysis

Permanent Magnets Market Report

According to a new report Permanent Magnets (Ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo and Alnico) Market for Automotive, Electronics, Energy Generation and Other Applications – Global Forecast, Market Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2013 – 2019,  the global demand for permanent magnets was valued at USD 15.32 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 28.70 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2013 to 2019. In terms of volume, the demand was 650.0 kilo tons in 2012 and is expected to be 1,168.7 kilo tons in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2013 to 2019.

High demand from current & emerging applications, development, and modernization of infrastructure and increasing demand for efficiency & miniaturization are some of the factors driving the demand for permanent magnets. The growth of the automobile system is expected to be one of the vital factors driving the demand for permanent magnets over the next few years. In addition, growth of the wind energy generation industry, where magnets are used substantially, due to numerous factors such as increasing demand for cheap electricity and rising consumer awareness regarding environment protection, is expected to fuel the growth of the market within the forecast period. However, fluctuating prices of rare earth metals, particularly, neodymium and dysprosium, is expected to restraint the growth of the market in the near future. Increasing application scope of magnets in HEVs coupled with growing demand for these vehicles is expected to open opportunities for the growth of the market over the next few years.


Ferrite magnets were the most widely used permanent magnets accounting for over 80% of the global demand in 2012. Owing to ample availability, low costs and high magnetic property, the demand for ferrite magnets is expected to be substantially high over the forecast period. However, NdFeB magnets are expected to show the fastest growth over the next few years owing their growing demand in electricity generation.


Automotives accounted as the largest application segment for permanent magnets in 2012. Magnets are being increasingly used in automobiles to reduce overall weight of the vehicle by introducing the concept of miniaturization and thereby improving efficiency of vehicles. However, the demand for magnets is expected to be highest from the energy generation sector within the forecast period. Growing demand for electricity for household and industrial purposes coupled with increasing demand for clean air is expected to augment the demand for electricity generated through wind energy, which uses the highest volume of permanent magnets. Permanent magnets demand in energy generation is expected to be 90.5 kilo tons by 2019.


China dominated the permanent magnets market in 2012 followed by Asia Pacific (excluding China) owing to the growth of wind power industry. China is expected to witness the highest growth within the forecast period on account of increasing industrial activities, growth of the energy generation and rise in demand for automobiles. The demand for permanent magnets in China is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2013 to 2019, on account of the above mentioned factors.


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Permanent Magnets (Ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo and Alnico) Market for Automotive, Electronics, Energy Generation and Other Applications – Global Forecast, Market Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2013 – 2019.


Partial List of Tables


Table 1 : GLOBAL NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Summary Table 1 : GLOBAL PERMANENT MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Summary Table 2 : GLOBAL PERMANENT MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 2 : GLOBAL SAMARIUM COBALT MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 3 : GLOBAL ALUMINUM-NICKEL-COBALT MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 4 : GLOBAL FERRITE MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 5 : GLOBAL NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 6 : GLOBAL SAMARIUM COBALT MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 7 : GLOBAL ALUMINUM-NICKEL-COBALT MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 8 : GLOBAL FERRITE MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 9 : GLOBAL PERMANENT MAGNET MARKET BY TYPE, 2012-2018

Table 10 : PERMANENT MAGNETS BY TYPE, 2012

Table 11 : NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNETS BY GRADE, 2012

Table 12 : DYSPROSIUM SUPPLY DEMAND DYNAMICS*, THROUGH 2018

Table 13 : PERMANENT MAGNET END-USE INDUSTRIES, THROUGH 2018

Table 14 : PERMANENT MAGNET END-USE INDUSTRIES, THROUGH 2018

Table 15 : NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, THROUGH 2018

Table 16 : NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, 2012-2018

Table 17 : SAMARIUM COBALT MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, THROUGH 2018

Table 18 : SAMARIUM COBALT MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, 2012-2018

Table 19 : ALUMINUM-NICKEL-COBALT MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, THROUGH 2018

Table 20 : ALUMINUM-NICKEL-COBALT MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, 2012-2018

Table 21 : FERRITE MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, THROUGH 2018

Table 22 : FERRITE MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, 2012-2018

Table 23 : MAJOR NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET PATENTS, THROUGH 2017

Table 24 : DUTIES ON MAGNET IMPORTS BY MAJOR HITACHI PATENT TERRITORY, 2013

Table 25 : GLOBAL SINTERED NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET PRODUCTION, 2001-2012

Table 26 : GLOBAL BONDED NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET PRODUCTION, 2001–2012

Table 27 : SUBSTITUTES FOR NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNETS

Table 28 : MAJOR COMPANIES NAMED IN HITACHI’S COMPLAINT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Table 29 : NEODYMIUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 30 : DYSPROSIUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 31 : SAMARIUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 32 : PRASEODYMIUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 33 : BORON PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 34 : COBALT PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 35 : ALUMINUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 36 : CHINESE STOCKPILING OF RARE EARTHS, 2013

Table 37 : RARE EARTH PRICE TRENDS, 2013

Table 38 : REGRESSION BASED MODEL FOR DYSPROSIUM PRICE FORECAST

Table 39 : MODEL-BASED AND SUBJECTIVE PRICE FORECAST OUTPUT

Table 40 : REGRESSION BASED MODEL FOR NEODYMIUM PRICE FORECAST

Table 41 : MODEL-BASED AND SUBJECTIVE PRICE FORECAST OUTPUT

Table 42 : REGRESSION MODEL FOR SAMARIUM PRICE FORECAST

Table 43 : FIGURES PREDICTED BY THE REGRESSION MODEL

Table 44 : REGRESSION MODEL OF PRASEODYMIUM PRICE FORECAST

Table 45 : FIGURES PREDICTED BY THE REGRESSION MODEL

Table 46 : PERMANENT MAGNET SUPPLY CHAIN, 2012

Table 47 : RARE EARTH PROJECTS OUTSIDE CHINA, 2013–2017



Permanent Magnets Market Report

Friday, February 13, 2015

Revamp of the US Financial Services Industry

By Apek Mulay, Sr. Analyst. The United States has world’s most creative, comprehensive and competitive financial services Industry. This industry offers the greatest array of financial instruments and products to allow consumers to manage risk, create wealth, and meet financial needs [1]. F...
Revamp of the US Financial Services Industry

Demand for Electronic Computing Devices and Specialized Applications Spur Growth in the Optical Coatings Market

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a comprehensive global report on Optical Coatings markets. Global market for Optical Coatings is projected to reach US$13.2 billion by 2020, backed by surging demand for electronic computing devices, increased penetration of photovoltaics, and expanding applications for innovative coatings.


Defined as thin layers of materials applied on substrates for enhancing optical performance, optical coatings find use in the manufacture of flat-screen displays and lenses. Surging demand for consumer electronic devices especially smartphones are driving growth in the market, as optical coatings are used in flat screen displays of these products to deliver increased display protection, maximum performance, and yield superior esthetics. The transition to LED lighting is also expected to augur well for the market, as optical coatings are increasingly being used in LEDs to help improve performance. Also, demand from specialized application areas such as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and the optoelectronics sector is anticipated to encourage gains in the market.


Opportunities for growth also exist in the architecture sector, backed by the recovery in the construction industry worldwide. Growing government focus on developing renewable energy sources in the wake of rising energy crisis, and resultant investment in solar /photovoltaic modules, is fostering demand for optical coatings. In addition, usage of optical coatings will continue to grow in the military and defense sector, thanks to steady rise in investments. Growing prominence of fiber-optics technologies in various medical devices for effective diagnosis, monitoring as well as treatment, is buoying adoption of optical coatings in the medical field. Increasing focus on minimally invasive techniques for surgery and adoption of miniature devices, are benefiting demand for innovative coatings. Also driving growth is the increasing penetration of laser systems and ophthalmic lenses. Rising demand for automobiles, particularly in the developing markets, wherein optical coatings are used in displays on vehicle dashboards, also augurs well for the market.


The telecommunications sector is also spurring growth opportunities, thanks to growing demand for fiber optic components. Anti-reflection coatings offer significant durability and adhesion for optical fibers used in this sector. Escalating demand for infrastructure that is energy efficient is also driving the market for antireflection coatings. High quality nanostructure-based antireflection coatings are under development for enhancing the performance of EO/IR sensors and photovoltaic modules.


As stated by the new market research report on Optical Coatings, the United States represents the largest market worldwide, while Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 11.1% over the analysis period. Growth in the region is supported by strong industrial activity, rising disposable incomes, and increased consumption of consumer durables.


Key players covered in the report include Abrisa Technologies, AccuCoat Inc., Align Optics Inc., Andover Corp., Brewer Science Inc., Dontech Inc., Evaporated Coatings Inc., Helia Photonics Ltd., Hoya Corp. USA, JDS Uniphase Corp., Newport Thin Film Laboratory Inc., Optical Coatings Japan, Optics Balzers AG, OptoSigma Corp., Inrad Optics Inc., Princeton Instruments, Quantum Coating Inc., Research Electro-Optics Inc., and Zygo Corp., among others.


The research report titled “Optical Coatings – Global Strategic Business Report”, provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections for all major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America), and Rest of World. End-use sectors analyzed in the report include Healthcare, Military, Electronics, Transportation, Construction, and Others. Product Types analyzed include Transmissive or Anti-Reflective Coatings, Transparent Electrodes, Reflective Coatings, Filters, and Others.


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View Complete Report Details: “Optical Coatings – Global Strategic Business Report“.




Demand for Electronic Computing Devices and Specialized Applications Spur Growth in the Optical Coatings Market

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Worldwide Market for Thermal Management Products to Reach $15.56 Billion by 2018

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Electronic Thermal Management – Technologies, Materials, Devices, New Developments, Industry Structure and Global Markets”. According to this study, the worldwide market for thermal management products is predicted to grow from about $8.8 billion in 2013 to $15.56 billion by 2018, at an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%.


Thermal management” denotes the array of problem-solving design tools and material technologies that systems manufacturers apply to regulate the unwanted heat caused by the normal functioning of an electronic system. Increasing power densities and decreasing transistor dimensions are hallmarks of modern computer chips. Both trends are increasing the thermal management challenge within the chip and surrounding packaging, as well as accelerating research progress on high conductivity materials.


Dramatic changes are underway in the computer, telecommunications and consumer electronics industries. There is a trend toward systems “convergence,” combining computer, telecommunications and consumer system functions all into one system. There is also a trend toward micro-miniaturization and microsystem technologies integrating digital, optical, radio frequency and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. Microsystem packaging is at the heart of all of these products, since it is this technology that provides the system integration in addition to controlling the size, performance, reliability and cost of the final microsystem.


High-density packaging has been the trend in electronic circuits during the last decade, and that will continue for at least the next five years. In 2013, a typical megaprocessor could pack a staggering 41 million transistors onto a single chip. Running flat out, that chip would dissipate 130 watts of heat – more than a bright household light bulb – from an area the size of a postage stamp.


The trend line of the thermal management industry aligns with the developments of technology in the semiconductor, microprocessor and computer industries. For every advance in performance of these systems, there is a corresponding increase in the operating heat generated by the system. To simply say, however, that demands for thermal management products have increased as the requirements of applications have increased, does not do justice to the unique character of this industry. It is probably more accurate to state that the development of thermal management as an industry is the result of a synergy of solutions constantly engineered to manage excess heat in today’s electronic systems.


electronic thermal management reportDetails of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site. View the report: Electronic Thermal Management – Technologies, Materials, Devices, New Developments, Industry Structure and Global Markets.



Worldwide Market for Thermal Management Products to Reach $15.56 Billion by 2018

Printed and Flexible Sensors Market Opportunities

Opportunities in established and emerging markets


Printed and flexible sensors market already represented a value of $6.3 billion in 2013. The biggest market is currently biosensors, where disposable glucose test strips are used to improve the lives of diabetics. However, other types of printed sensors are emerging, taking advantage of the latest materials. By 2024, these emerging applications will take a significant share of the total printed sensor market:


Relative market size for printed and flexible sensors in 2024
printed and flexible sensors market

Source: Printed and Flexible Sensors 2014-2024: Technologies, Players, Forecasts


IDTechEx research group expects new hybrid CMOS image sensors to quickly become the second largest market, with organic or quantum dot semiconductors replacing silicon as the photosensitive material in several applications.


Piezoresistive sensing is already an established market. Growth in piezoresistive sensors will however get additional momentum, explained by a combination of favourable trends. While the two biggest market segments are currently in Consumer Electronics and Healthcare, the next five years will see Automotive take a larger share, ultimately outgrowing Healthcare. In this scenario, IDTechEx expects the piezoresistive sensor market to triple by 2018, corresponding to a 23% CAGR.


Other types of printed and flexible sensors such as photodetectors, temperature sensors or gas sensors are only emerging but they promise better performances, new form factors and ease of customisation. Now is the right time to enter the market and some companies are already positioned to reap the benefits.


The complete picture


Save months of research by quickly learning who the key players are in printed and flexible sensors by using the latest information. Get the complete picture on the various technologies, their applications and the market sizes.


The report includes technology reviews and market forecasts until 2024 for the following printed sensors:


• Biosensors

• Capacitive sensors (not including touchscreens)

• Piezoresistive sensors

• Piezoelectric sensors

• Photodetector

• Hybrid CMOS sensors

• Digital X-ray sensors

• Temperature sensors

• Gas sensors


Sensors that are processed at high temperature (ceramic pressure sensors, as well as some types of piezoelectric, temperature and gas sensors) are described in the report but not included in the forecast figures since they cannot be considered part of printed electronics.


Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Printed and Flexible Sensors 2014-2024: Technologies, Players, Forecasts. Included in the report, a listing of 70 companies sorted by category helps you identify potential partners and suppliers.



Printed and Flexible Sensors Market Opportunities