This study is an update of the report last published on this market in June 2009 and analyzes the revenue and unit opportunities for x64/x86-based embedded processors (MCUs/eMPUs, ASICs/ASSPs and FPGAs) in 23 application areas, identifying which are the key sectors for growth. Base year is 2010, with forecasts to 2016. Note, the report scope has been expanded for the 2011 edition to include analysis of market demand in eBook Readers/Media Tablets/Netbooks.

Analysts have a strategic focus on embedded processing and provide on-going research services to the global industry. The Embedded Processing Service has been developed specifically for semiconductor and software suppliers to understand detailed trends in 23 key application areas across the five main end-use sectors. The service has a particular focus on trends for the ARM, MIPS, Power Architecture and x64/x86 product families in embedded processing.

Key Features:

•    Part of the Embedded Processing Service.
•    One of a series of 4 reports on ARM, MIPS, Power Architecture & x64/x86 in Embedded Processing.
•    Coverage of the market for x64/x86-based MCUs/eMPUs, ASICs/ASSPs and FPGAs.
•    Analysis of 23 application areas, providing detailed coverage of each end-use sector.
•    Unit, revenue and average pricing (ASP) analysis for x64/x86-based MCUs/eMPUs, ASICs/ASSPs and FPGAs in each application. Base year is 2010, with forecasts to 2016.
•    2010 supplier market share estimates for x64/x86-based embedded processors.
•    Highly quantitative analysis, with discussion summarized in short, easy to read bullet points.
•    PDF and Excel delivery options available.


Product Analysis
•    x64/x86-based MCUs/eMPUs
•    x64/x86-based ASICs/ASSPs
•    x64/x86-based FPGAs

Application Analysis
•    Automotive Under-the-Hood Electronics    
•    Automotive OE Entertainment Systems
•    Automotive Aftermarket    
•    Cellphones
•    Enterprise Customer Premises Equipment    
•    Wired Communications Infrastructure
•    Wireless Communications Infrastructure    
•    Compute Platforms
•    HDDs & Storage Systems    
•    Office Equipment & Computer Peripherals
•    Wired Games Consoles    
•    Handheld Games Consoles
•    eBook Readers/Media Tablets/Netbooks    
•    Media Players/MP3 Players
•    Cameras & Camcorders    
•    Digital TVs & Set-top Boxes
•    DVD Recorders & Players    
•    Residential Customer Premises Equipment
•    Other Consumer Electronics    
•    Automation & Drives
•    Medical Electronics    
•    Chips Cards & Payment Processing
•    Other Industrial Electronics    

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 – Executive Overview    
Key Point Conclusions    

Section 2 – Scope & Method    
2.1 Scope    
2.2 Research Method    
2.3 Embedded Processing Service    

Section 3 – Application Analysis    
3.1 Automotive Under-the-hood Electronics    
3.2 Automotive OE Entertainment Systems    
3.3 Automotive Aftermarket    
3.4 Cellphones    
3.5 Enterprise Customer Premises Equipment    
3.6 Wired Communications Infrastructure
3.7 Wireless Communications Infrastructure    
3.8 Compute Platforms    
3.9 HDDs & Storage Systems    
3.10 Office Equipment & Computer Peripherals    
3.11 Wired Games Consoles    
3.12 Handheld Games Consoles    
3.13 eBook Readers/Media Tablets/Netbooks    
3.14 Media Players/MP3 Players    
3.15 Cameras & Camcorders    
3.16 Digital TVs & Set-top Boxes    
3.17 DVD Recorders & Players    
3.18 Residential Customer Premises Equipment    
3.19 Other Consumer Electronics    
3.20 Automation & Drives    
3.21 Medical Electronics    
3.22 Chips Cards & Payment Processing
3.23 Other Industrial Electronics    

Section 4 – Opportunities for x64/x86-based MCUs/eMPUs in Embedded Processing
    
Section 5 – Opportunities for x64/x86-based ASICs/ASSPs in Embedded Processing    

Section 6 – Opportunities for x64/x86-based FPGAs in Embedded Processing    

Appendix I — Previous Market Forecasts
Appendix II — x64/x86-based Embedded Processor Supplier Activity Summary    

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1 Opportunities for x64/x86 in Embedded Processing by Application - Revenue Summary    
Table 1.2 Opportunities for x64/x86 in Embedded Processing by Application - Unit Summary    
Table 1.3 Opportunities for x64/x86 in Embedded Processing - Product Summary    
Table 1.4 Worldwide Market Share Estimates for Suppliers of x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in 2010    
Table 2.1 Definitions of Embedded Processing Product Categories     
Table 2.2 Definitions of Applications    
Table 3.1 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Automotive Under-the-hood Electronics    
Table 3.2 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Automotive OE Entertainment Systems    
Table 3.3 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Automotive Aftermarket    
Table 3.4 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Cellphones    
Table 3.5 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Enterprise Customer Premises Equipment    
Table 3.6 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Wired Communications Infrastructure    
Table 3.7 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Wireless Communications Infrastructure    
Table 3.8 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Compute Platforms
Table 3.9 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in HDDs & Storage Systems    
Table 3.10 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Office Equipment & Computer Peripherals    
Table 3.11 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Wired Games Consoles    
Table 3.12 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Handheld Games Consoles    
Table 3.13 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in eBook Readers/Media Tablets/Netbooks    
Table 3.14 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Media Players/MP3 Players    
Table 3.15 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Cameras & Camcorders
Table 3.16 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Digital TVs & Set-top Boxes        
Table 3.17 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in DVD Recorders & Players    
Table 3.18 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Residential Customer Premises Equipment    
Table 3.19 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Other Consumer Electronics    
Table 3.20 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Automation & Drives    
Table 3.21 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Medical Electronics
Table 3.22 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Chips Cards & Payment Processing    
Table 3.23 Opportunities for x64/x86-based Embedded Processors in Other Industrial Electronics    
Table 4.1 Opportunities for x64/x86-based MCUs/eMPUs in Embedded Processing by Application - Revenue Summary
Table 4.2 Opportunities for x64/x86-based MCUs/eMPUs in Embedded Processing by Application - Unit Summary    
Table 5.1 Opportunities for x64/x86-based ASICs/ASSPs in Embedded Processing by Application - Revenue Summary    
Table 5.2 Opportunities for x64/x86-based ASICs/ASSPs in Embedded Processing by Application - Unit Summary    
Table 6.1 Opportunities for x64/x86-based FPGAs in Embedded Processing by Application - Revenue Summary    
Table 6.2 Opportunities for x64/x86-based FPGAs in Embedded Processing by Application - Unit Summary    
Table AP 1.1 Opportunities for x64/x86 in Embedded Processing by Application - Revenue Summary (June 2009 Forecast)    
Table AP2.1 x64/x86-based Embedded Processor Supplier Activity Summary    

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Opportunities for x64/x86 in Embedded Processing - Revenue Summary by End-use Industry    
Figure 2: Opportunities for x64/x86 in Embedded Processing - Unit Summary by End-use Industry    
Figure 3: Opportunities for x64/x86 in Embedded Processing - Revenue Summary by Product Type    
Figure 4: Opportunities for x64/x86 in Embedded Processing - Unit Summary by Product Type