IMS Research - Semiconductors

IMS Research's semiconductor group covers most of the major semiconductor product areas including: microcontrollers, microprocessors, DSPs, core-based ASICs/SoC, FPGAs, memory, analog and mixed-signal ICs, data conversion ICs, smart card ICs, power semiconductors, dedicated ASSPs (e.g. Bluetooth or WLAN ICs), optoelectronics, battery management ICs and hybrid circuits.

Publications are typically of worldwide scope and cover all of the main application areas such as automotive, computer/OA, consumer, industrial, wired communications and wireless.

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Peter Cooney
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Semiconductor & Component Analysis of the Low-Voltage Industrial Drives Market 2008 Worldwide

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Press Releases

Class D Audio Amplifier ICs drowning out Class AB. - 07 April 2008

The world market for Class D audio amplifier ICs continues to go from strength to strength. Shipment volumes are forecast to increase three-fold from 2006 to 2011; indeed, they were estimated to overtake Class AB amplifier volumes in 2007.

Home Medical Appliances – A Healthy Market for ICs - 03 March 2008

A new report from IMS Research highlights the strong growth in the market for components used in home medical appliances. “The Worldwide Market for Semiconductors Used in Consumer Medical Devices” forecasts that revenues will grow steadily to $1.4 billion in 2011, at around 10% per year.

LED Trio Dominate the Automotive Sector - 17 January 2008

This year the soon-to-be released Audi R8 will feature a full LED headlamp, supplied by Automotive Lighting, with LEDs supplied by Osram and Lumileds. This will be the second vehicle to feature LEDs in the headlamp, after the Lexus LS600h, which used Koito headlamps with Nichia LEDs.

LEDs Move Forward - 14 December 2007

The car is becoming an ever more important home for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as an alternative to incandescent light bulbs and halogen and xenon lamps. Their importance is set to explode, doubling from a $0.65 billion business in 2006 to $1.3 billion within 10 years. This is one important conclusion from a recently published report, “LEDs in Automotive Applications”, from IMS Research.

Electronic Equipment Production Keeps Fast Growth in China - 16 October 2007

Production revenues for electronic end-equipment in China increased by an estimated 23.2% in 2006, according to IMS Research. Further high revenue growth is predicted in this market for the next five years.

Bright Future For Backlighting - 16 August 2007

IMS Research forecasts that the market for semiconductors in backlighting applications will grow to around $4.5 billion by 2012. New backlighting applications such as LCD TVs and PC notebooks will drive the market for LEDs in backlighting, together with the associated LED driver ICs and ambient light sensors.

Camera Flash Lights the Way - 14 March 2007

The current trend towards cameras with flash in mobile phones offers a significant opportunity for manufacturers of driver ICs for LEDs. Jamie Fox, analyst in a recent IMS Research report, stated that: “LED-driver revenues from the mobile phone sector will increase 50% to $600 million by 2012.”

Class D moves to the top of the class! - 14 December 2006

Class D audio amplifiers continue to take market share from traditional Class AB amplifiers. By 2010 global revenues of class D amplifier ICs are forecast to equal those of its Class AB rival, each around $500 million.

Steady Growth in Standard Analog Markets thanks to Consumer Applications - 19 October 2006

The 2006 annual update of IMS Research’s report on “The World Markets for Standard Linear and Data Converter ICs” shows strong revenue growth from 2005 to 2010 from $11 billion to $17 billion.

Although the overall standard analog market stalled in 2005, largely through correction of inventories after storming growth in 2004, it has regained its upward path this year, with double-digit growth confidently predicted.

They’re Switching to Switching Regulators - 19 October 2006

IMS Research’s latest report on the market for standard switching regulator ICs forecasts that the market will almost double to over $5 billion over the five years from 2005 to 2010. This growth far exceeds that of linear regulator revenues which are predicted to grow only by a third over the same time.

SIM Cards – Profitability Challenge for Chipmakers - 11 July 2006

Wellingborough, UK (30 June 2006) – With the spectacular market growth enjoyed by cellular handsets, one might think that there was plenty of profitable business for most suppliers. This would appear to be far from the case for the makers of the secure microcontroller ICs used in SIM cards. The problems are highlighted in a recently published report “The World Markets for Smart Cards and Smart Card ICs” from IMS Research.

Electronic Equipment Production Revenues Surge in China - 14 June 2006

Shanghai, China (31 May 2006) – Production revenues for electronic end-equipment in China increased by an estimated 19.7% in 2005, according to a new report by IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com). Further high revenue growth is forecast for the next five years.

Actions Not Words from Chinese Semiconductor Suppliers - 27 February 2006

– Interest in the West to the growth potential of the Chinese semiconductor industry seems to grow at an equally fast rate as the industry itself. Few executives of established semiconductor companies need reminding of the long term threat posed by the Chinese, but perhaps not so many are aware of the short term threat just around the corner. This fact can perhaps be best demonstrated by looking at the 2005 financial results of two successful companies supplying chipsets for portable audio players, arguably one of the hottest applications in the electronics industry at present.

Multi-Channel Supply-Voltage Supervisor Market To Double - 21 February 2006

A new report from IMS Research forecasts that the market for multi-channel standard supply-voltage supervisors will double in the six years from 2004 to 2010, to well over $100 million. In contrast, the single-channel supervisor market is predicted to grow by only 20% over the same period.

More Power to Class D! - 11 February 2006

The market for Class D audio power amplifier ICs is predicted to double in the five years to 2009. This finding comes from the latest report on the global market for Class AB and D audio amplifier ICs from IMS Research.

Digital Media Continues to Drive Audio Data Conversion IC Growth - 17 August 2005

Wellingborough, UK (August 2005) — IMS Research has recently published its latest report on the world markets for audio data conversion ICs.

The household consumer equipment sector and the PC sector continue to be the largest markets for audio data conversion ICs. Combined, they accounted for almost two thirds of the global market in 2004. Both sectors are forecast to see robust growth over the next five years. However, the strongest growth is forecast to be in the portable consumer equipment sector.

Semiconductors in the Industrial Sector 2005 - Worldwide - 17 August 2005

The industrial sector is one offering highly consistent growth for semiconductor suppliers. While it does not benefit from the hype and glamour of other higher technology sectors (such as wireless and digital consumer), neither does it suffer from the extremes of the "boom and bust" cycle associated with the semiconductor industry in general.

IMS Research Wins Queens Award - 27 May 2005

The outstanding export performance of IMS Research over the last few years has been recognised by the conferring of a 2005 Queens Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade.

A Shining Future in Sight for LEDs in Cars - 21 April 2005

If the progress of recent years on high-brightness LED costs and technical performance continues, there is every prospect of the global market for LEDs in external vehicle lights approaching $400 million per year by 2010. This is a growth of a factor of ten in a mere eight years, according to a recently published report by IMS Research. If the price is right and the light is bright, then the LED’s inherent advantages of long life, fast switch-on and low power consumption will make it preferable to the incandescent lamp that has dominated the automotive market for so long.

US Companies Continue to Dominate the 2004 Market for Standard Linear & Data Conversion ICs - 30 March 2005

The latest analysis of the standard linear and data conversion ICs market from IMS Research shows that US companies continued to dominate the market in 2004.

Feature Phones Bring Bright Times for LEDs - 21 February 2005

High Brightness LEDs have enjoyed a booming market over the last two years, as the use of colour displays on mobile phones has become widespread.

Class D Audio Market Sounding Clear and Loud - 14 September 2004

A new report from IMS Research forecasts that the market for Class D audio power amplifier ICs is set to see phenomenal growth over the next five years.

ASIC Market Not Doomed! - 17 March 2004

After two years of troubled IC markets, and a continued trend to increased ASSP and FPGA use, some companies have quit the digital ASIC business. However, the main suppliers are still fighting on, and finding a more encouraging market environment. Suppliers that focused on the fixed communications markets fared worst as boom turned to bust, but many have diversified into high-growth consumer markets.

General Purpose Processing – Steady, Dependable, Growing - 31 July 2003

In these difficult times for the semiconductor industry, one bright spot which continues to shine is general purpose processing.

Will US and Japanese Companies Continue to Dominate the Market for Classic Optoelectronic Components? - 08 July 2003

Over the last few years hundreds of low cost manufacturers have emerged mainly in the Greater China region (first led by Taiwan). How far will these newer suppliers of classic optoelectronic components supplant today’s leaders?

Will the Market for SIM Card ICs Ever Recover? - 24 June 2003

The first half of 2003 has confirmed that smart cards continue to penetrate into the financial, transportation, and secure identification and access markets. However, since the heady days of 1999 and 2000, there has been little pleasure or profit for IC manufacturers in supplying secure microcontrollers for mobile phone SIM cards – still the dominant market.

Are the Lights Going Out for “Traditional Crystal” LEDs? - 10 June 2003

The market for LED lamps made from “traditional crystal” is forecast to halve, whilst the market for “high brightness crystal” lamps is forecast to triple in the period 2002 – 2007.

China Will be World's Largest Semiconductor Market by 2008 - 02 June 2003

China is forecast to be the largest semiconductor market in the world by 2008, ahead of both Japan and the USA, according to a recent report published by IMS Research.

Circuit Manufacturers be prepared, LTCC business is there for the taking! - 02 June 2003

Merchant hybrid manufacturers are starting to seize the opportunities for LTCC, according to a new highly detailed report by IMS Research on the European hybrid circuit & MCM market. IMS Research forecasts the merchant LTCC market will triple in size over the next five years to reach €73 million in 2007.

IMS Research Grows 32% Despite Downturn - 20 May 2003

IMS Research, the privately-owned electronics market research firm, recorded revenue growth of 32% in its fiscal year ending April 2003, despite the downturn in the electronics industry and slashed market research budgets at major OEMs.

Semiconductor Vendors Look to Industrial for Growth - 24 February 2003

IMS Research urges semiconductor companies to take a fresh look at the often neglected industrial market. With the electronics industry struggling to emerge from the biggest downturn for many years, the report shows that the industrial sector is a valuable source of growth and stability.

IS CHINA THE WORLD'S LARGEST ELECTRONICS PRODUCTION BASE? - 17 February 2003

Production of electronic products in China continues to grow fast compared with the rest of the world, according to a recent publication from IMS Research's China Electronics Market Intelligence Service.

High Quality is a Premium When Purchasing Power Semiconductors - 13 November 2001

Wellingborough, UK – A new study from IMS, the technology market research specialist, highlights how power semiconductor buyers choose their suppliers and how they rate their performance.

Bluetooth's Automotive Future Looks Secure - 24 October 2001

Wellingborough, UK — In its latest study of the Bluetooth market, high technology analysts IMS found that in the automotive sector, firm plans are already in place to introduce Bluetooth to vehicles at the end of 2002.

Bluetooth Bites Back - 06 August 2001

Wellingborough, UK — In its latest study of the Bluetooth market, industry analysts IMS found that, over the last year, forecasts for volume implementation of Bluetooth slipped a depressing 18 months. Despite this, the medium term outlook for Bluetooth appears more secure now than ever.

Network Processor Market Set to Exceed $2 Billion by 2005 - 10 July 2001

Austin, TX – July 7th 2001. The worldwide Network Processor semiconductor market is forecast to exceed $2 billion by 2005, according to a new research study from IMS. Despite the current slowdown in spending on communications products, Network Processors are still set to become one of the fastest growing semiconductor products over the next few years.

European AMR Shipments to Reach 20 Million Units in 2005 - 06 July 2001

Wellingborough (UK), July 2nd 2001 - The European market for electronic utility meters and remote read systems is poised on the brink of a massive expansion, according to a new 440 page IMS report. Whilst deregulation and the European tendering process have had a negative impact on meter shipments and prices, liberalisation has increased Utilities¡¦ needs for more data to be returned from the meter in order to gain a competitive edge.

Hybrid Circuit & MCM Suppliers Fight for a Share of a e1.1 Billion European Market - 01 October 2000

20th October 2000 (Wellingborough, UK) — European hybrid circuit & MCM manufacturers are fighting for a share of a e1.1 billion European market, with OEMs driving a trend towards in-house board assembly & ASICs to reduce cost, according to a new 360 page IMS report.


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