Abstract
Timing devices are used to synchronize components and make up an integral part
of nearly every device that contains an IC or generates a radio signal. Major
end markets include computer systems, consumer electronics, communications
gear, and other electronics. Databeans predicts that the worldwide timing
devices market will reach $4.1 billion in sales for 2009. This product group
will experience respectable annual growth of 13 percent on average over the
next five years until it reaches $7.4 billion in revenue by 2014.
Clock distribution circuits are then used to distribute the generated clock
signals and synchronize system operations. Products such as Phase Lock Loops
are included within the clock generation segment, as are clock multipliers,
doublers, and dividers. Buffers and clock drivers are included in the clock
distribution segment.
The clock generation and distribution market grows mostly due to demand from
the computing, communications, and consumer electronics segments. ASPs in this
market can run anywhere from $0.60 to over $100.00 for a single device,
depending upon the application and the sophistication of designs. The market
ASPs for timing ICs are projected to reach only $1.80 in 2009 and fall
slightly over the remaining forecasted period as production costs of silicon
devices decreases over time.
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