MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - January 23, 2008) - A recent study by The Linley Group,
Communications Silicon Market Forecast, 2006-2011, predicts the
wired-communications semiconductor market will rebound in 2008 and suggests
modest growth rates of nearly 5% per year from 2007 to 2011, with the
fastest growth anticipated in network processors and 10 Gigabit Ethernet
devices. In the wireless market, an expected growth rate of 8% in handset
shipments provides significant opportunities for next-generation
connectivity chips and mobile TV receivers.
The report spans major wired categories including network processors,
security accelerators, embedded processors, Ethernet, broadband access,
interconnect, and other networking ASSPs. Also addressed are key mobile and
wireless product markets, including Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity chips,
mobile-TV receivers, and baseband processors. The report is the result of
comprehensive research from vendors, OEMs, and The Linley Group technical
analysts to provide revenue figures, specific forecasts and explain the
broad trends driving growth of specific market areas.
"The communications IC market often experiences sustained disruption when
new technologies displace older approaches," said Joseph Byrne, senior
analyst at The Linley Group. "But determining which new developments will
make a real impact in these dynamic markets takes more than just
understanding the latest specification. This report provides an in-depth
platform for the decision maker who needs to fully understand the
underlying dynamics of the communications silicon market. Whether you are a
top-level executive, a marketing manager, or an investor in communication
chip companies, this report will help you make informed decisions on the
key technologies and products that will shape the market for the next five
years."
Report Highlights (all growth rates CAGR 2006 to 2011):
-- Network processor growth will outstrip both wired and wireless
devices, experiencing 13% CAGR
-- Wireless baseband devices will grow at nearly 5% CAGR
-- Ethernet ASSPs will grow at 6% CAGR with the majority of shipments
coming from Gigabit Ethernet. The fastest growing Ethernet sector is 10
Gigabit
-- Broadband access device growth will be flat as VDSL and PON displace
ADSL
-- PCI Express switches will grow rapidly by displacing slower PCI
devices
-- ATM and Sonet are declining with Carrier Ethernet expanding its market
share
Availability
This report is currently available directly from The Linley Group. For
further details, visit the web site:
http://www.linleygroup.com/Reports/market_forecast_rpt.html
About The Linley Group
The Linley Group, the leading provider of independent technology analysis
for networking, communications, and consumer electronics semiconductors,
covers emerging areas such as high-speed embedded processors, Gigabit and
10G Ethernet, mobile communications processors, and more. The company
provides in-depth technology reports and interactive seminars as well as
strategic consulting services tailored to the individual client. To get
free access to The Linley Group's analysis of recent news and events in
these markets, subscribe to our e-mail newsletters. More information about
The Linley Group is available at
http://www.linleygroup.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Candace Doyle
The Linley Group
Phone: 408.370.7631
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Web site: www.linleygroup.com