-- Wireless handset shipments are expected to grow at about 8 percent, and the integration of additional functions in the baseband processor will minimize price declines. -- The security accelerator market will rapidly decline, as accelerator functions become increasingly integrated into the embedded CPU. -- The broadband market will begin to decline, with broadband subscriber numbers having peaked in 2008. Industry revenue from broadband components in 2012 is anticipated to be less than revenue in 2007. PON deployments will continue to rise, with strong growth coming from China. -- PCI Express (PCIe) switches are the bright spot in the interconnect market, as PCIe becomes the standard chip-to-chip interconnect. -- FPGAs are growing slightly faster than ASSPs/ASICs, becoming more capable and providing a less expensive alternative to these hardwired options. -- Cellular chip shipments are on the rise, but price declines will limit sales growth. Meanwhile, non-handset devices (cellular modems, machine-to- machine applications, and new consumer products, such as the Amazon Kindle wireless reader, are expected to provide upside. -- Connectivity chips (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS) for handhelds continue to experience strong growth.About The Linley Group Communications Silicon Market Forecast The Linley Group Communications Silicon Market Forecast spans major wired categories including network processors, security accelerators, Ethernet, broadband access, interconnect, and other networking ASSPs. Also addressed are FPGAs and embedded processors, as well as key mobile and wireless product markets, including connectivity chips, application processors, and baseband processors. The Linley Group technical analysts develop these forecasts after conducting comprehensive interviews with vendors and OEMs, and applying their in-depth knowledge of technology and market trends. Availability The Communications Silicon Market Forecast is currently available directly from The Linley Group and is priced at $2,995 for a single-user license. For further details, visit the web site at 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. Note to editors: To speak to an analyst from The Linley Group about this report, please contact: Erika Powelson, Orr & Company, 831.424.1811 or email erika@orr-co.com.
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