Abstract
This is the latest edition of IMS Research' s annual study of the external power adapter and charger market. It delivers key findings such as:
- The power adapter market saw strong growth of 20% in 2006 expanding the market to over $4 billion.
- Growth of shipments of mobile phones and notebook PC expected to spear-head future growth.
- Legislation will continue to drive switch-mode products displacement of linear adapters,improving ASPs in a number of applications.
- The competitive environment for power adapters continues to remain harsh with the Taiwanese manufacturers controlling the majority of the market.
REPORT INTRODUCTION
This is the third edition of IMS Research report on the market for external power adapters and chargers which provides detailed coverage for specific applications. It excludes secondary battery chargers and automotive chargers. This market continues to be one of the highest growth areas of the worldwide power supply market. It was estimated to have been worth over $4 billion in 2006 and strong growth is forecast in the short term.
- Detailed forecast models presented for over 20 different applications, with 2005 historical data, a 2006 base yeal estimates for 2007 and forecasts to 2012.
- Each application model is broken extensively into switch-mode vs. linear with equipment volumes, % of equipment using adapters, average power adapter ratings, ASPs, and total revenues.
- Market segmentation by power rating for each application in 2006, with unit and revenue forecasts to 2012.
- Market segmentation with forecasts by region: Americas, Asia and EMEA.
- Market share analysis of leading suppliers of external power adapters and chargers.
- Detailed profiles for thirty of the leading manufacturers of external power adapters and chargers.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter1-lntroduction, Scope and Methodology
- 1.0 lntroduction
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.1.1 Quantitative analysis
- 1.1.2 Report content
- 1.2 Methodology
- 1.3 Exchange Rates
Chapter2-Market Statistics and Forecasts
- 2.0 lntroduction
- 2.1 The World wide Market for Power Adapters and Chargers
- 2.1.1 External Power Adapters and Charger Prices
- 2.1.2 Linear Adapters and Chargers
- 2.2 The Global Market for Power Adapters and Chargers by Application
- 2.3 Mobile Phones
- 2.3.1 Power Adapter/Charger market
- 2.3.2 Upside Potential and Vulnerabilities
- 2.4 Notebook PCs
- 2.4.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Notebook PCs
- 2.4.2 Upside Potential and Vulnerabilities
- 2.5 LCD Monitors
- 2.5.1 The External Power Adapter and Charger Market in LCD Monitors
- 2.5.2 Upside Potential and Vulnerabilities
- 2.6 Flat Panel TVs
- 2.6.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Flat Panel TVs
- 2.6.2 Upside Potential and Vulnerabilities
- 2.7 Printers
- 2.7.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Printers
- 2.7.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.8 Cordless Telephones
- 2.8.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Cordless Telephones
- 2.8.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.9 Games Consoles
- 2.9.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Games Consoles
- 2.9.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.10 Portable Games Consoles
- 2.10.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Portable Games consoles
- 2.10.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.11 Wireless Headsets
- 2.11.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Wireless Headsets
- 2.11.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.12 Cordless Power Tools
- 2.12.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Cordless Power Tools
- 2.12.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.13 PDAs
- 2.13.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in PDAs
- 2.13.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.14 Digital Still Cameras
- 2.14.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Digital Still Cameras
- 2.14.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.15 Camcorders
- 2.15.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Camcorders
- 2.15.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.16 Cable Modems
- 2.16.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Cable Modems
- 2.16.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.17 Gateways/Routers
- 2.17.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Gateway/Routers
- 2.17.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.18 Set-Top Boxes
- 2.18.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Set-top Boxes
- 2.18.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.19 Cordless Personal Care
- 2.19.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Cordless Personal Care
- 2.19.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.20 Digital Media Players
- 2.20.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Digital Media Players
- 2.20.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.21 Portable DVD Players
- 2.21.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Portable DVD Players
- 2.21.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.22 Digital Photo Frames
- 2.22.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Digital Photo Frames
- 2.22.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.23 lndustrial/Medical
- 2.23.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Industrial/Medical
- 2.23.2 Upside and Potential Vulnerabilities
- 2.24 Other Applications
- 2.24.1 Power Adapter/Charger Market in Other Applications
- 2.25 The World Power Adapter and Charger Market by Region
- 2.26 The World Power Adapter and Charger Market by Power Rating
Chapter3-Supplier Industry
- 3.0 Introduction
- 3.1 The Competitive Environment far External Power Adapters
- 3.1.1 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 3.2 Market Shares
- 3.3 Company Profiles
- 3.3.1 AcBel Polytech lnc.
- 3.3.2 Anam lnstruments Co. Ltd.
- 3.3.3 Anoma Electric Co., Ltd.
- 3.3.4 Astec Power
- 3.3.5 Bestec Power
- 3.3.6 Dee Van Enterprises
- 3.3.7 Delta Electronics Group
- 3.3.8 Dong Yang Instrument lnd Co.,
- 3.3.9 Foxlink
- 3.3.10 Friwo Geratebau GmbH
- 3.3.11 FSP Group
- 3.3.12 Fuhua Electronic
- 3.3.13 Hipro Electronics Co. Ltd.
- 3.3.14 Kaga Components Co., Ltd.
- 3.3.15 kuantech (Shenzhen) Co.ttd
- 3.3.16 Leader Electronics lnc.
- 3.3.17 Lead Year Enterprise Co., Ltd.
- 3.3.18 Lite-On Technologies
- 3.3.19 Mitsumi Electric
- 3.3.20 Nagano Japan Radio CD.,ttd.
- 3.3.21 Phihong
- 3.3.22 Potrans Electrical Corporation
- 3.3.23 Salcomp Oy
- 3.3.24 Salom Group
- 3.3.25 Samsung Electro-Mechanics
- 3.3.26 Sanken Electric Co.,Ltd.
- 3.3.27 Skynet Electronics
- 3.3.28 SL Industries
- 3.3.29 Tabuchi Electric Co.,Ltd.
- 3.3.30 Tamura
List of tables
- 2.1 The World Market for Power Supplies vs. External Adapters
- 2.2 The World Market for External Power Adapters by Adapter Type
- 2.3a The World Market for External Power Adapters by Application
- 2.3b The World Market for External Power Adapters by Application
- 2.4 New Cellular Handset Split by Technology from 2006 to 2012
- 2.5 The World Market for Mobile Phone Adapters/Chargers
- 2.6 The World Market for Notebook Adapters/Chargers
- 2.7 The World Market for LCD Monitor Adapters
- 2.8 The World Market for Flat Panel TV Adapters
- 2.9 The World Market for Printer Power Adapters
- 2.10 The World Market for Cordless Phone Chargers/Adapters
- 2.11 The World Market for Games Console Adapters
- 2.12 The World Market for Portable Games Consoles Chargers/Adapters
- 2.13 The World Market for Wireless Headset Chargers/Adapters
- 2.14 The World Market for Cordless Power Tool Chargers/Adapters
- 2.15 The World Market for PDA Chargers/Adapters
- 2.16 The World Market for Digital Camera Chargers/Adapters
- 2.17 The World Market for Camcorder Chargers/Adapters
- 2.18 The World Market for Cable Modem Adapters
- 2.19 The World Market for Gateways/Router Adapters
- 2.20 The World Market for Set-top Box Adapters
- 2.21 The World Market for Cordless Personal Care Chargers/Adapters
- 2.22 The World Market for Digital Media Players Chargers/Adapters
- 2.23 The World Market for Portable DVD PIayer Chargers/Adapters
- 2.24 The World Market for Digital Photo Frame Adapters
- 2.25 The World Market for lndustrial/Medical Chargers/Adapters
- 2.26 The World Market for External Power Adapters in Other Applications
- 2.27 The World Market for External Adapters by Region
- 2.28 The 2006 Market Volume for External Power Adapters by Application by Power Rating
- 2.29 The World Market for External Power Adapters by Power Rating
- 3.l Worldwide Market Share Estimates for Power Adapter Manufacturers in 2006
- 3.2 Leading Power Adapter Manufacturers by Switch-mode, Linear and Power Rating
