Worldwide, AC/DC switching power supplies (SPS) market is driven by various end-use applications such as computers, communications, military/aerospace, industrial controls and instrumentation. Application of equipment based on microprocessors in the medical industry is one the major factors fueling SPS market. World market for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies is projected to exceed $10 billion by 2012. 

Saturation of major markets is forcing market players to focus on new opportunities/end-use markets. Demand is on a rise from areas such as signage and LED displays, gaming consoles, LCD/Plasma televisions, and consumer electronic appliances. Switching Power Supplies are facing an increasing risk from Linear Power Supplies, owing to its expensive nature compared to the latter. With an advent of being fitted on high-power applications, LPS is gaining ground over SPS systems. However, recent advancements in designs, backed by superior topologies and power electronics, are enabling SPS designs to outperform linear designs. 

Shipments of AC/DC Switching Power Supplies in Asia-Pacific are estimated at US$4.5 billion by the end of the year 2008. Canada, with a projected CAGR of 5.42%, represents the second fastest growing market for AC/DC SPS worldwide in terms of shipments over the years 2003-2010. Shipments in United States were an estimated US $1.75 billion in 2007 and are projected to reach US $1.9 billion by the end of the year 2012. 

Computers and Office Automation represented the largest end user market for AC/DC SPS, which accounted for about 53% of global shipment value in 2007. Increased usage in IT devices is the major factor driving AC/DC switching power supplies market. Global Shipments for AC/DC SPS for applications across other end-user markets such as Instrumentation, Industrial control and Automation, and Military and Aerospace industry are projected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 6.35% over the years 2001 through 2010. 

Key players listed in the report include Delta Electronics Public Co Ltd., Emerson Electric Co Ltd., EDK-Lambda Corp, Lite-On Technology Corp., Phihong, and Transistor Devices Inc. 

"AC/DC Switching Power Supplies: A Global Strategic Business Report" available at Electronics.ca Publications analyzes the global market with hard-to-find data and analytics for key regional markets such as Asia-Pacific, United States and Europe. The report provides a comprehensive review of market trends and issues, drivers, business profile, players, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, alliances, product launches and other strategic industry activities. 

Analytical estimates and projections are presented in terms of annual shipments in US$ over the years 2001 through 2010. Long-term projections are presented over the years 2011 through 2015. Scope of Coverage is specific to Internal AC/DC Switching Power Supplies. Analytical estimates/projections are exclusively for Merchant market shipments. End-use segments analyzed in the report include Computers and Office Automation, Communication Products, Others (Instrumentation/Industrial Control & Automation/Military & Aerospace). 

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications' web site. View the report: AC/DC Switching Power Supplies: A Global Strategic Business Report.