IMS Research - Power Electronics

IMS Research’s Power & Energy group supplies market research and consultancy services on a diverse range of power products and applications spanning the smallest components used in high-end IT equipment, to the largest products used for controlling power generation and distribution.

Key markets researched include electronic components and systems such as: AC-DC and DC-DC switching and linear power supplies (including VRMs, isolated and non-isolated converters, custom-designed, modular and standard power supplies); power semiconductors (e.g. MOSFETs, IGBTs, bipolar power transistors, thyristors, rectifiers, IPMs, PIMs, CIBs); renewable energy generation (e.g. wind turbines); alternative energy sources (e.g. hydrogen fuel cells); utility meters and automated meter reading systems (for gas, water, electricity, and heat-volume cost allocation); lighting, batteries and battery-management ICs.

IMS Research's Power & Energy Group has also played a key part in the highly regarded European Power Supply Manufacturers Association (EPSMA) since it was founded and acts as Secretariat for the organisation. For more details please visit www.epsma.org

For customer/press enquiries, please contact:
Ash Sharma
Email: ash.sharma@imsresearch.com
Tel: +44 1933 402255

Client List:

ABB	Actaris	Alcatel	Astec Power

C&D Technologies	Delta	Efore	Emerson

Ericsson Power Modules	Fairchild	Fuji Electric	Fujitsu

Hitachi	Infineon (including Eupec)	International Rectifier	IXYS

Invensys	Landis & Gyr	Lite-On	Mitsubishi

NEC	On Semiconductor	Philips Semiconductor	Sagem

Schneider	Siemens	STMicroelectronics	Toshiba

Tyco Electronics	Vishay Semiconductor

Reports

The Market for Photovoltaic (Solar) Inverters 2008 - Worldwide

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Press Releases

Solar Inverter Market to Grow by 40% in 2008 - 14 July 2008

The global solar inverter market is projected to grow by more than 40% in 2008 driven primarily by continued strong demand from both Germany and Spain.

Solar Inverter Market Shines Brightly for SMA - 24 June 2008

SMA Solar Technology held an impressive 33% share of the global solar inverter market in 2007 according to the latest analysis from IMS Research. The German-based inverter supplier which plans to float soon on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange enjoyed strong revenue growth last year as the market expanded dramatically, particularly in Europe

Unique Opportunities in China for the Power Supply Manufacturers - 20 May 2008

The sales of merchant power supplies in China medical market will steadily increase to over $136 million by 2012, according to IMS Research. The medical sector is forecast to grow at the highest CAGR, which is about 18.9%, among all the application sectors for power supplies during the forecast period although it is still a very small sector.

Interest In Chloride Signals Further UPS Consolidation May Be On The Horizon - 15 May 2008

A possible acquisition of Chloride by Emerson would result in the top 3 suppliers controlling an even greater share of the $7 billion global UPS market. Such a venture would continue the recent trend of major UPS suppliers growing through acquisition. At the time of writing, Chloride has rejected Emerson’s initial offer.

Infineon Grabs Share of Digital Power Market with Acquisition - 29 April 2008

Infineon’s recent decision to acquire Primarion looks to be well-timed, and could make the supplier one of the largest vendors of digital power management ICs.

Record 2007 UPS Market From Three-Phase Growth - 03 April 2008

According to the latest analysis by IMS Research, the global UPS market at year end is estimated to have grown by almost 20% from 2006 to 2007. Global growth continues to be driven primarily by large three-phase installations into new and refurbished data centers; as well as into developing segments for UPS systems, such as transport and security.

Flextronics Acquisition To Create Fifth Largest Adapter Supplier - 12 February 2008

The recent announcement that Flextronics plans to purchase CEAG’s FRIWO Mobile Power Solutions unit would catapult Flextronics into the top five of world power adapter manufacturers. IMS Research estimates that following the planned acquisition, Flextronics could hold a 6-7% share of the $4.5 billion power adapter market. The proposed move could see Flextronics leap-frog its competitors to become one of the largest suppliers of adapters.

Voltage Regulation Market Weakened in 2007 - 31 January 2008

The global voltage regulation IC market grew by 5% in 2007, to more than $7bn, according to the latest analysis from IMS Research.

UPS Market to Exceed $7 Billion in 2007 - 17 January 2008

With another strong year of double-digit growth, the global UPS market is expected to pass $7 Billion in 2007.

Power IC Revenues Set for Double-Digit Annual Growth - 06 December 2007

The global power management market is expected to continue to grow on average by more than 10% per year over the next five years according to latest analysis from IMS Research.

ST-Infineon Merger Would Create Power Giant - 17 August 2007

The potential takeover of Infineon Technologies by STMicroelectronics could see the combined company become a power semiconductor behemoth, dwarfing its competitors in the power management market, according to IMS Research.

Beginning of the End for High-end “White Goods”? - 12 July 2007

By the end of 2011, nearly a quarter of the major home appliances sold worldwide will be non-white, with this proportion being even greater in the high-end segment, according to a new report from IMS Research on the worldwide high-end major home appliance market.

Look East for Major Home Appliance Growth - 09 July 2007

Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe are forecast to be the major drivers of growth for major home appliances over the next five years, according to a recently published report on the global major home appliance market from IMS Research.

Infineon Still No. 1 in Power - 05 July 2007

IMS Research has revealed that Infineon retained its position as the world’s largest supplier of power semiconductors (discretes and modules) in 2006 according to its 2007 Power Semiconductors study.

Static Electricity Meters Expected to Gain Majority Share - 15 January 2007

In 2007 IMS Research predicts a major inflection point in the worldwide electricity meter market with more static electronic meters expected to be shipped versus their mechanical counterparts. The market size is anticipated to be roughly 110 million units worldwide and IMS predicts 57% of these new meters shipments to be static electronic meters.

Schneider Electric Holds No. 1 position in Worldwide Power Meter Market - 30 November 2006

According to IMS Research, Schneider Electric enjoys an impressive market share rank amongst all four major performance classes in the worldwide power meter market, including a dominant position in the higher end performance class market. Fluke, a leading provider of portable electrical testing equipment, achieved second position on the worldwide market with a strong presence in the lower end power meter market.

Vishay to Focus on Top Spot in Power - 23 November 2006

Vishay’s recent acquisition of International Rectifier’s Power Control Systems business could see it surge past its competitors and become the world’s largest supplier of power semiconductors (discretes and modules), according to analyst firm IMS Research.

Consumers to Drive Stalled Power Semiconductor Market - 10 October 2006

Wellingborough, UK (9th October 2006) – Consumer applications will drive future growth in the power semiconductor market according to the latest annual study on the global market by IMS Research and the long term outlook for this key semiconductor product sector is bright.

Rice Cooker Revenues Top Small Kitchen Appliance Ranking - 27 September 2006

Wellingborough, UK (September 25, 2006) — Rice cookers were the number one revenue contributor in 2005 within the worldwide small kitchen appliance market, followed by kettles, coffee makers and blenders, according to the latest report from IMS Research entitled The Worldwide Market for Small Household Appliances.

Groupe SEB and Electrolux Lead Small Appliance Market - 21 September 2006

Wellingborough, UK (September 19th, 2006) — Groupe SEB and Electrolux are identified as the world market leaders for small household appliances in 2005 by IMS Research in its recently released report entitled “The Worldwide Market for Small Household Appliances – 2006 Edition”. Groupe SEB is identified as the number one supplier for both small kitchen appliance and garment care appliance categories, with estimated market shares of 12%, and 15.5% respectively. Electrolux has emerged as the dominant supplier in the floor care appliance category, with an estimated market share of 13%, well ahead of its nearest competitor TTI (9%).

Taiwanese Dominate Charger Market…. But Must Beware - 20 September 2006

Wellingborough, UK – 14th September 2006 – The global market for external adapters and chargers continues to be dominated by Taiwanese companies according to a recent market report from leading analyst firm IMS Research. The report found that Taiwanese companies accounted for seven of the top fifteen largest vendors of external adapters and chargers, with Delta estimated to be the largest vendor and having an estimated market share of 12.7%.

Taiwanese Dominate Charger Market…. But Must Beware - 14 September 2006

The global market for external adapters and chargers continues to be dominated by Taiwanese companies according to a recent market report from leading analyst firm IMS Research. The report found that Taiwanese companies accounted for seven of the top fifteen largest vendors of external adapters and chargers, with Delta estimated to be the largest vendor and having an estimated market share of 12.7%.

World UPS Market Records Double-Digit Growth - 30 August 2006

The World UPS market grew by 11.5% in the first half of 2006 according to the latest market statistics from IMS Research. Strong growth was observed in all three major regions when compared to same period in 2005.

Digital Power Revolution Still Years Away - 06 June 2006

Wellingborough, UK (19th May 2006) – Volume shipments of digitally-controlled power supplies are likely to be at least two years away according to latest IMS Research forecasts in The Worldwide Market for Power Supplies - 2006.

Delta Consolidates Position as Power Supply No.1 - 18 May 2006

Wellingborough, UK (16th March 2006) – Delta’s massive growth in 2004 and 2005 saw it capture further share of the power supply market, consolidating its position as the worldwide number one. According to IMS Research’s 2006 report The Worldwide Market for Power Supplies, Delta achieved an impressive global market share of 13.1% in 2005, more than the combined share of the next two largest suppliers.

Uninterrupted Growth for UPS Market in 2005 - 08 February 2006

– The global uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market grew just over 8% in 2005, according to IMS Research’s latest market study estimates.

Growth was driven by strong renewed demand in the IT and datacom sector, with this sector of the UPS market recording double-digit growth. This renewed demand benefited the single-phase online segment of the market most. The standby/offline UPS market was estimated to have remained stable in 2005, with a slight decline expected over the next three years, due to price erosion and a shift of demand towards line-interactive and online products.

Asia Utility Meter Market Heats Up - 20 October 2005

The Asian utility meter market is forecast to grow strongly in the next five years, producing shipments of 170 million units in 2009, worth around $3.5 billion. This new growth surge will be driven by strong economic growth, rising energy consumption and heating reforms in parts of Asia. Average meter prices are also forecast to improve steadily as newly privatized utilities source better quality, intelligent meters

Computing Powers Semiconductor Market to Record High - 15 September 2005

5 September 2005 – The global power semiconductor market grew by over 20% in 2004 to reach a new record revenue total of $11.2 billion, according to IMS Research’s latest annual study

APC Consolidates Position As No.1 UPS Supplier - 27 May 2005

American Power Conversion (APC) achieved an impressive 28.6% share of the global uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market in 2004, according to IMS Research’s latest study on the world UPS market.

Power Supply Market Switches to Asia - 04 August 2004

A new report from IMS Research highlights the importance of Asia as both a sales and production location for power supply manufacturers. “The Worldwide Market for Power Supplies and Semiconductors in Power Supplies” also forecasts that the market in Asia will grow faster than the market in either EMEA or the Americas to 2010.

Infineon Leaps to No. 1 in Power - 02 August 2004

Infineon overcame strong competition to move into No. 1 spot in the annual worldwide power semiconductor rankings published by IMS Research. It was just ahead of International Rectifier and STMicroelectronics. All three companies held around an 8% share of the market.

Power adapters set to recharge power supply market - 19 July 2004

Good news for the beleaguered power supply industry at last. After 2-3 years of declines in the overall power supply market, external power adapters and chargers offer suppliers some high growth opportunities. Double-digit growth rates are predicted in three big application areas: laptops/notebooks, digital cameras and flat panel monitors/TVs, driving the value of the total market towards $4 billion in 2010.

China Increases Share Of Global Power Supply Market - 24 February 2003

The merchant power supply market in China has offered some comfort to beleagured power supply makers during the downturn years of 2001 and 2002. In these two years, the global power supply market has fallen by almost 30%, with the North American market down a staggering 38%. Over the same period, the Chinese market has remained almost flat, lifting China’s share of the worldwide total from 8% to 11%.


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