Abstract
Description
By considering the current dynamics in the industry, this report provides a comprehensive overview of the worldwide market for UWB. The report comes at an important time: IMS Research believes 2008 is a critical, make-or-break year for UWB, specifically for Wireless USB (WUSB).
The report provides a balanced perspective of the market position of UWB and the industry' s prospects for growth. For each application, forecasts are accompanied by major assumptions on all aspects that will affect the UWB market.
The report includes:
- Insight into UWB' s relationship with Bluetooth and its affect on high speed Bluetooth technology
- Technology review including standards and industry initiatives, technical specification, components of a UWB solutions and related UWB standards
- Detailed written analysis of 20 key IC & IP suppliers
- Competitive environment which considers UWB start-ups and mature IC vendors
- Detailed forecasts and analysis for 13 applications, split by PAL. Base year 2007 and forecasts out to 2013. Upside and downside scenarios are considered
- Forecasts are compared with those in the 2006 edition
- Shipment and revenue analysis and forecasts for UWB ICs split by application
- Some markets are split further, i.e. UWB in cellular terminals is split by handset grade and the home entertainment environment is split by four applications including HDTV and STB.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology
- 1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.2 Methodology
- 1.3 Contents
Chapter 2 - UWB Technology Review
- 2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 Introduction to UWB
- 2.2 Standards and Industry Initiatives
- 2.3 Technical Specification
- 2.4 Components of a UWB Solution
- 2.5 Related UWB Standards
Chapter 3 - Supplier Profiles & Competitive Environment
- 3.0 Supplier Profiles & Competitive Environemnt
- 3.1 Supplier Profiles
- 3.2 Competitive Environment Overview
Chapter 4 - UWB Market Analysis
- 4.0 Introduction
- 4.1 Global UWB Market Forecasts
- 4.1.1 Total UWB Market
- 4.1.2 Comparison of Mid-2006 Forecasts and Mid-2008 Forecasts
- 4.1.3 Total UWB Market Split by Applications
- 4.1.4 Total UWB Market Split by Major Region
- 4.1.5 Total UWB Market Split by Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL)
- 4.1.6 Total UWB Market - Upside and Downside Scenarios
- 4.1.7 Total UWB IC Shipments, ASPs and Revenues
- 4.2 Bluetooth Market by Application
- 4.2.1 Cellular Handsets/PDAs
- 4.2.2 Notebook PCs
- 4.2.3 Desktop PCs
- 4.2.4 PC Monitors
- 4.2.5 Printers
- 4.2.6 Accessories & Adaptors
- 4.2.7 PC Peripherals
- 4.2.8 Digital Cameras
- 4.2.9 Personal Media Players (PMPs)
- 4.2.10 Gaming Equipment
- 4.2.11 Automotive
- 4.2.12 Home Entertainment
- 4.2.13 Other Applications
NOTE: the above table of contents is an abridged version and full details are available upon request.
