Abstract
Microcontrollers are a critical component from everything to simple toys to
advanced power supply grids and automobiles. Databeans predicts that this
market will continue to experience growth due to new developments in 32-Bit
architectures which are making them less expensive; however 4-Bit and 8-Bit
devices will continue to experience modest growth as their features continue
to improve.
Microcontrollers are utilized in all five major semiconductor segments for a
variety of functions including motor control, driving displays, performing
calculations, and other simple repeatable programs. The automotive market,
despite losing considerable market share from 2008, is predicted to continue
to lead consumption of MCUs in 2009 with 30 percent of the available market.
Microcontrollers operate in a number of automotive body applications including
the dashboard modules, window lift, seat modules, door module, sun roof,
climate control, and exhaust-gas recycling control, among others.
Databeans predicts that 2009 will be a particularly slow year for sales and
consumption of microcontrollers, with a decline in revenue and shipments from
2008. However, in 2010 it is expected that increased sales of automobiles,
personal electronics, and manufactured goods due to a steadily recovering
world economy will return profits of MCUs. Databeans predicts that profits
will increase 10 percent, while shipments will increase reach 14 billion by
the end of 2010.
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