As telecom and computing data applications become advanced the role of printed circuit board (PCB) connectors is becoming critical. With data transmission speeds expected to reach 10Gbps in the future, fast paced developments in the telecom and networking segments combined with a shift from parallel transmission to serial bit transmission have necessitated the need for connectors that support high speed data transmission. Since design and materials used in high-speed backplane connectors impact bandwidth limitation in communication applications, connector vendors need to constantly redesign their products to meet the requirements of the communication and computing industries.

This Frost & Sullivan research service analyzes the global PCB connector market. It examines the market for different kinds of connectors and lists key drivers and restraints. It further mentions key participants and forecasts market and technology trends.

Incorporating Lead-free Manufacturing May Prove to be a Key Challenge

In line with global environmental legislations, the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) law passed by the European Union has resulted in the move to a lead-free electronics manufacturing paradigm. Research needs to be undertaken on having plastic housing that withstands higher melting temperatures, which non-lead finishes are likely to have. This is proving to be a critical challenge for vendors, as they need to internalize the changes as well as educate external distributors and end users. Thus, the need for designing fresh processes and new molds coupled with mounting price competition from Asian manufacturers is resulting in severe price pressures.

On the other hand, the increase in multi-sourcing agreements (MSAs) is expected to help manufacturers secure supply sources and ensure better inventory management. "As MSAs provide common product specifications and interoperability, manufacturers prefer vendors that are a part of MSA," notes the analyst of this research. "Rapid changes in communication speed rates have resulted in frequent changes in product design and MSAs are expected to be a sourcing assurance tool for all major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and expanded memory specification (EMS) providers."

High Growth of Niche Verticals Such as Medical and Automotive to Drive Future Growth

The automotive and medical industries are witnessing a massive increase in the use of electronic equipment. New medical diagnostic products such as glucose meters, hand-held diabetes monitors, and other patient care devices involve the use of electronic circuits that incorporate board-board and board-wire type of connectors. In addition, the growing popularity of navigational systems, entertainment systems, and security gadgets in automotive cockpits has meant that manufacturers now include such devices as part of factory fittings, thereby increasing the application of PCB connectors.

With a strong gross domestic produce (GDP) growth, capital investments on telecom and computing networks in developing Asian and east European economies have shown a sharp rise. "While a healthy global economy is expected to be a strong driver for overall growth in the PCB connectors market, the backplane connectors market remains the fastest growing segment," says the analyst. "Boosted by growth in the voice and data communication industry, this segment is expected to post sustained double-digit growth over the coming years."

1. Executive Summary
- 1. Market Overview
  - 1. Introduction
  - 2. Competitive Analysis
- 2. Major Research Findings
  - 1. Opportunities and Forecasts
  - 2. Segment Analysis
  - 3. Conclusion
2. Total Global PCB Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
  - 1. Introduction
  - 2. Market Overview
  - 3. Definitions and Scope
  - 4. Market Segmentation
  - 5. Challenges
  - 6. Market Drivers
    - a. Continued Growth of Telecom and Data Communication Markets
    - b. High Growth of Niche Verticals Like Medical and Automotive
    - c. Growth in Global Economy
    - d. Increasing Speed of Data Communication Necessitates Newer Technology and Higher Growth
    - e. Stronger License Agreements Between Top Industry Participants Increases Market Concentration
    - f. Demand for Smaller Form Factor and Advancement of Materials
  - 7. Market Restraints
    - a. Introduction of Lead Free Legislation Will Result in Changes in Manufacturing and Sourcing
    - b. Longer Time To Market and Higher Development Cost to Deal With Higher Speed Applications
    - c. Large Number of Tier Three Companies Creating Severe Price Pressure
  - 8. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
  - 1. Revenue Forecasts
  - 2. Geographic Analysis
  - 3. End User Analysis
  - 4. Sales Distribution and Customer Analysis
  - 5. Product Analysis
  - 6. Market and Technology Trends
- 3. Competitive Analysis
  - 1. Competitive Structure
  - 2. Market Share Analysis
- 4. Frost and Sullivan Awards
  - 1. Frost and Sullivan Market Leadership Award
  - 2. Frost and Sullivan Technology Excellence Award
  - 3. Frost and Sullivan Product Line Strategy Award
  - 4. Frost and Sullivan Customer Value Leadership Award
  - 5. Frost and Sullivan Growth Strategy Award
3. Backplane Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
  - 1. Market Overview and Definition
  - 2. Drivers and Restraints
  - 3. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
  - 1. Revenue Forecasts
  - 2. Geographic Analysis
  - 3. End user Analysis
  - 4. Market Share Analysis
4. Board To Board Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
  - 1. Market Overview and Definitions
  - 2. Drivers and Restraints
  - 3. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
  - 1. Revenue Forecasts
  - 2. Geographic Analysis
  - 3. End User Analysis
  - 4. Market Share Analysis
5. Board To Wire Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
  - 1. Market Overview and Definitions
  - 2. Drivers and Restraints
  - 3. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
  - 1. Revenue Forecasts
  - 2. Geographic Analysis
  - 3. End User Analysis
  - 4. Market Share Analysis
6. Mezzanine Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
  - 1. Market Overview and Definition
  - 2. Drivers and Restraints
  - 3. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
  - 1. Revenue Forecasts
  - 2. Geographic Analysis
  - 3. End user Analysis
  - 4. Market Share Analysis
7. DSD Tables
- 1. DSD Tables
  - 1. Telecom Equipment Spending
  - 2. Telecom Investment
  - 3. Optic Fiber Length
  - 4. Total Broadband Penetration
  - 5. Total Broadband Subscribers

List Of Figures

Chapter 1

Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (World), 2001-2011

Chapter 2

Total PCB Connectors Market: Impact of Top Nine Industry Challenges (World), 2005-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2005-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2005-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (Asia), 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (China), 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (Rest of World) 2001-2011
PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Telecom industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Data Communication industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Computing Industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Medical Industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Automotive Industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Aerospace Industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Consumer Electronics Industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Industrial Industry (World) 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Others Industry (World) 2001-2011
PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Customer Type (World), 2001-2011
Total PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (World), 2001-2011
World PCB Connectors Market: Competitive Structure (World), 2004
World PCB Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (World), 2003-2004

Chapter 3

Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
Backplane Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
Backplane Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 2001-2011
Backplane Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry (World) 2001-2011
Backplane Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (World), 2003-2004

Chapter 4

Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
Board-Board Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
Board-Board Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 2001-2011
Board-Board Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry (World) 2001-2011
Board-Board Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (World), 2003-2004

Chapter 5

Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
Board-Wire Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
Board-Wire Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 2001-2011
Board-Wire Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry (World) 2001-2011
Board-Wire Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (World), 2003-2004

Chapter 6

Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
Mezzanine Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
Mezzanine Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 2001-2011
Mezzanine Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry (World) 2001-2011
Mezzanine Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (World), 2003-2004

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