This study covers the worldwide merchant ASSP semiconductor market for communications processor components that are used in security, telecommunications, and enterprise datacenter applications. The study breaks down 2009 and 2010 revenue by company and application.

Company revenue and market share are provided for Freescale, Intel, Cavium Networks, NetLogic Microsystems, PMC-Sierra, LSI, and AppliedMicro. Total communications processor market revenue is segmented by applications in security, telecommunications, and enterprise datacenter equipment.

Emerging architectural shifts in wireless infrastructure to support increased video traffic and the explosion in the number and variety of mobile devices accessing cloud-based applications is driving the need for more intelligent switching and routing as well as enhanced security. Analysts expect these changes to create new opportunities for innovation in programmable, multicore system-on-a-chip communications processor devices.

Companies Covered:
Applied Micro Circuits, Cavium Networks, Freescale Semiconductor, Intel, LSI, Netlogic Microsystems, PMC-Sierra

Regions Covered:
Worldwide

Categories Covered:
Communications, Enterprise Networks, Hardware, Semiconductors

Subscriptions Covered:
Semiconductors: Wireless and Wired Communications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. IDC Opinion

2. In This Study

3. Situation Overview
    Table: Worldwide Communications Processor ASSP Revenue by Vendor, 2009 and 2010
    Figure: Worldwide Communications Processor Revenue by Application, 2009 and 2010

4. Future Outlook

5. Essential Guidance

6. Learn More
    Related Research
    Synopsis

LIST OF TABLES

Worldwide Communications Processor ASSP Revenue by Vendor, 2009 and 2010

LIST OF FIGURES

Worldwide Communications Processor Revenue by Application, 2009 and 2010