AC/DC Switching Power Supplies

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions
• Scope of Study
• Power Supplies

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Snapshots

2. Market Overview

• End-User Demand Propels Growth
• Current and Future Analysis
• Regional Perspective
• Table 1: World Market for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies: Annual Shipments for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2010 in US$ Million by Geographic Region Ranked by Growth - Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, US, and Rest of World(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End Use Perspective

3. Market Trends

• Steady Growth Projected for Internal AC/DC Switchers
• Computers and Office Automation to Maintain Lead in the Short-term...
• Growth in Manufacturing Spurs Demand for AC/DC SPS Market in China
• DC/DC - A Threat to AC/DC SPS
• End User Market Drives growth for AC/DC SPS
• New Devices Spurs Demand for AC/DC SPS
• Rising Consumer Device Market Drive AC/DC SPS Market
• Challenges in Southeast Asian Market
• Communications Sector
• Medical Sector

4. Product Overview

• Switching Power Supplies
• About Power Supplies
• Merchant Internal AC/DC Switching Power Supplies
• Categorization of Switching Power Supplies
• High Range
• High-end Switches
• Hi-Low Range Switch
• Low Pressure Range Switches
• Low End Fixed Switches
• Mid-Range Switches
• Switching Power Supplies vs. Linear Power Supplies
• Power ICs
• Major Application Markets

5. Product Introductions/Innovations

• Emerson Launches Astec AD50 and AD100 Series of AC/DC Power Adapters
• MicroPower Launches New MPA250x Series of AC/DC Switchers
• TDI Develops New XBL Line of Electronic Loads
• TDI Rolls Out Reliable 3U Power Center
• XP Power Launches ECL Series of Low-Power AC/DC Power Supplies
• N2Power' s New XL275 Series of Ultra-Compact AC/DC Power Supplies
• Solomon Launches LE-400 Series of AC/DC Power Supplies
• Meanwell' s New Miniature Isolated Dual Output SPS
• Emerson Network Releases Cover Kits for Three Popular Series AC/DC Power Supplies
• Emerson Releases New Astec NTS503
• Telkoor Unveils the PS1548, A New AC/DC Power Supply Module
• Astrodyne Launches PV15 Line of High Density 15 Watt AC/DC SPS
• Astrodyne Develops Ultra-Compact Medical AC/DC SPS
• Cherokee Unveils Innovative 1U, 2500 Watt Front End/Rectifier
• TDI Unveils New Power Systems
• Emerson Rolls out the New Astec NTS503
• Digital Power Launches HD160 Series of AC/DC Switch- Mode Power Supplies
• Xantrex Launches First Power Factor Corrected AC/DC Converter
• Akii Technology Launches A05T2- 05MU SPS with Changeable AC Clips
• Emerson Launches Four New Additions to Artesyn LES Series
• Maxim Unveils New DC-AC Converter for EL Lamps
• Astrodyne Launches ECA Series Ultra-Miniature Encapsulated SPS
• Advanced Introduces APS600/800Rx-N Series of Flexible Output SPS
• Linear Expands Low-Voltage uModule DC-DC Regulator Family
• XP Power Unveils JCA Series Low Power Miniature DC-DC Converters
• XP Power Launches MQP120 Series DC-DC Converters for Military Equipment
• BEAR Launches Higher Voltage Models in the 1.5-W BPS Series
• Sipex Releases New Step-Down 30-V DC-DC Controllers
• Maxim Launches MAX8795A DC-DC Converter for TFT-LCDs
• Advanced Launches New Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter
• C&D Expands UQQ Family- Launches New DC-DC Quarter-Brick Converters
• TDK Launches iQE Series DC-DC Converters
• Linear Introduces LTM4604 to Expand the LTM4600 Family
• ON Semiconductor Unveils New Dual-Output 2-Watt DC-DC Converter
• Linear Unveils LTM4605, the First of its Buck-Boost Family of Products
• Linear Launches New Step-Down Dual LDO DC-DC Converters
• Aimtec Introduces New Series of POL Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters
• TRANSITRONIX Launches TAF Series of 2.5-W High-Power DC-DC Converters
• Linear Unveils LT3470 H-Grade Version Step-Down 40-V DC-DC Converter
• Linear Develops LT3437 H-Grade Version Step-Down DC-DC Switching Regulator
• Texas Instruments Unveils DC-DC Buck-Boost Converter
• Ericsson Adds New PKR Open-Frame DC-DC Modules to the MacroDens Line
• Tracopower Launches TEN 20WIN Series DC-DC Converters
• Emerson Network Develops New Line of AC/DC Adapters
• Emerson Network Introduces Low-Profile 720 Watt Power Factor Correction Module

6. Recent Industry Activity

• Lineage Holdings Acquires Cherokee International
• Power Integrations Acquires Potentia Semiconductor
• Cherokee' s CAR2500 Power Supply Platform Wins Accolades
• Flexitronics to Acquire FMP Business Unit of CEAG AG
• TDK Acquires Densei-Lambda
• Murata Acquires C&D Technologies' Power Electronics Division
• The Gores Group Acquires Tyco Electronics Power Systems Unit
• Eltek Energy Acquires Valere Power to Form Eltek Valere
• Red Rocket, Inc. Acquires India-based Power Supply Business
• Emerson Inks Global Distribution Agreement with Avnet Electronics Marketing
• BEAR Power Supplies Receives US Patent for AC/DC Converter
• Nu Horizons in Global Distribution Agreement with Emerson Network Power
• Aimtec Inks Distribution Agreement with UK- Based Abacus
• Delta Electronics to Distribute Arrow Electronics' DC-DC Converters
• Nu Horizons to Distribute N2Power' s XL-Series AC-DC SPS
• Astrodyne Appoints Arrow as Master European Distributor
• Solomon Eyes Deltron
• Densei-Lambda to Enhance Presence in India

7. Focus on Select Players

• Acbel Polytech Inc. (Taiwan)
• Amtex Electronics Pty. Ltd. (Australia)
• Areva (France)
• Astrodyne Corporation (US)
• Beijing Dynamic Power Co., Ltd. (China)
• Celetronix USA, Inc. (US)
• Cosel Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Cosel USA, Inc. (US)
• Delta Group (US)
• Delta Electronics Public Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
• Delta Energy Systems (Switzerland)
• Efore Plc (Finland)
• Emerson Electric Co., Ltd. (US)
• Emerson Network Power (US)
• FSP Group (Taiwan)
• Hipro (Taiwan)
• Lineage Power Corp (USA)
• Cherokee International LLC (US)
• Lite-On Technology Corp. (Taiwan)
• Martek Power Abbott Inc. (US)
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• On-Tek Electronic Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
• Phihong (Taiwan)
• Potrans Electrical Corp. Ltd. (Taiwan)
• Statronics Power Supplies (Australia)
• TDK-Lambda Corp (Japan)
• Transistor Devices Inc. (US)
• Wuhan Putian Telecom Equipment Groups Co., Ltd (China)
• ZTE Corporation (China)

8. Global Market Perspective

• Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World Long-term Projections for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Shipments for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Worldwide AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Market By End Use Segment
• Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies by End-Use Segment - Computers and Office Automation, Communication Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World Long-term Projections for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies by End-Use Segment - Computers and Office Automation, Communication Products, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies by End-Use Segment - Computers and Office Automation, Communication Products, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Product Introductions/Innovations
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Focus on Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 8: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 9: US Long-term Projections for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Product Introductions/Innovations
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 10: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 11: Canadian Long-term Projections for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Focus on Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 12: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 13: European Long-term Projections for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • China and Taiwan: Lucrative Power Hubs
  • Product Introductions/Innovations
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Focus on Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 14: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 15: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Rest of World

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 16: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 17: Rest of World Long-term Projections for AC/DC Switching Power Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipment Value in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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