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Wireless Charging of Mobile Devices Has a Market Potential of $4.3 Billion by 2014

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:06:53 +0000

The growth of mobile devices combined with the increasing consumer aggravation with different and often proprietary charging solutions for each device, is fueling an opportunity for wireless charging systems. The market for wireless charging systems will reach $4.3 billion in total market revenue by 2014, according to a new research: Cut the Cord: Wireless Charging Systems Analysis and Forecast.

Approximately 44% of survey respondents found current mobile charging solutions are an annoyance. Up to 40% are willing to pay $50 more for a wireless charging solution, depending on the mobile device.
As with other technologies, prices are expected to degrade rapidly to about half of current pricing by 2014.
Tightly coupled inductive charging systems are expected to be the early market leader.
Of the integrated charging solutions, over two thirds are expected to be in cars.

Touch Displays in Smart Phones Spur Demand for Larger Screen Sizes

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:03:16 +0000

After only 4% growth in 2009, the mobile phone display market is set to grow by 14% in 2010, with shipments forecast to reach 1.68B units, according to the latest Mobile Phone Shipment and Forecast Report. In Q1’10, mobile phone display shipments fell 9% Q/Q due to seasonality, but increased 34% Y/Y, reaching 370.5M units.

Revenue for small/medium TFT LCD displays grew 22% to $2.33B in Q1’10, as a result of mobile phone manufacturers switching from CSTN displays to TFT LCD. Despite this, falling ASPs and oversupply limited the total revenue growth.

In Q2’10, Tianma replaced Truly as the #1 supplier in China. Following the merger of TPO, ChiMei and InnoLux, the new Chimei Innolux replaced Wintek as the #1 supplier in Taiwan. Despite Wintek’s performance this quarter, the company has announced that touch modules will account for more than 60% of its revenue in 2010.

Atomic Layer Deposition

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:02:11 +0000

The global sales for atomic layer desposition materials and equipment was $318.7 million
in 2008 that decreased to $199.2 million in 2009.It is expected to rise in 2014 to $978 million at a CAGR of 37.5% over the 5-year period.
Learn more about current and emerging applications of ALD technology through 2014.

Mobile Graphics Chips

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:56:01 +0000

Over 60% of Internet-connected mobile devices through carrier channels by 2013 …Carriers are becoming a significant channel for all Internet-connected mobile devices, including netbooks and mobile PCs, because of the revenue potential of the associated services. The number of devices sold through the carriers will continue to increase as services are bundled for multiple devices and service prices decrease due to increased bandwidth from new communications technologies and increased competition between carriers… More

Cable Set Top Box Semiconductors

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:53:25 +0000

Although the market for semiconductors in digital cable set top boxes (STBs) is projected to decrease from 2008 to 2013, opportunity for chip vendors remains with the latest tech features. In 2008, the Total Available Market (TAM) for digital cable STB semiconductors was over $2.7 billion…. More

HDMI & DVI

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:26:49 +0000

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) adoption continues its rise. Meanwhile, the now legacy Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is gradually declining. Within the PC segment, HDMI made significant strides in 2008, doubling its penetration from 6.1% in 2007 to 12.3% in 2008. Mobile PC penetration increased 76% over the same period. ... More

Internet Set Top Boxes

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:06:44 +0000

Digital Media Adapters (DMAs), Digital Media Players (DMPs), and Digital Media Receivers (DMRs) are emerging in the connected digital home. These devices allow consumers to connect audio players, televisions, PCs, and other devices to the Internet and to digital storage devices for media recording and playback. ... More