Aluminum Electrolytic capacitors

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

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

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview & Outlook

• Outlook
• Market Highlights
• Global Market Estimates and Forecasts
• Analysis by Region
• Analysis by End-Use Market

2. Passive Component Industry

• Outlook
• Global Recession Impacts All Quarters of Passive Components
• Regional Perspective
• North America
• Europe
• Asia

3. Capacitors - A Key Passive Component

• Global Capacitor Market
• Table 1: Global Capacitor Production: 2003-2007 (E) In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Market Fluctuations - A Review
• Key Issues and Challenges in the Capacitor Industry
• High-Capacitance Capacitors Lead the Market

4. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

• Trends and Issues in Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Conventional Types Lead, while New Types Witness Faster Growth
• Demand for Solid Aluminum Capacitors Continues to Climb
• Consumer A/V Equipment to Drive Growth in Aluminum Capacitors
• Miniaturization to Drive Demand for Small Versions of Capacitors
• Surface Mount Devices Gain Popularity
• Huge Radial Leaded Market Bodes Brighter Prospects for V-chip Capacitors
• Organic Polymer Cathodes Gain Prominence
• Pricing Pressures Drive Relocation of Production
• Price Volatility- Swinging Fortunes of Capacitor Types
• Energy Efficiency Surges Demand for Aluminum Capacitors in Industrial Segment

5. Competition

• Japanese Players Lead the Fray...
• Global Leaders
• Table 2: Global Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Industry (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues Ranked by Leading Player- Nippon Chemi-Con, Nichicon, Ruby con, Matsushita EIC, Elna, Sun Electronic, Sanyo Video, SamWha, EPCOS and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Fierce Competition Drives Chinese Manufacturers to Expand Product Lines

6. Product Overview

• What are Capacitors?
• Functions of Capacitors
• Different Capacitor Types
• End-Use applications and Properties by Capacitor Type - Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors, Ceramic Capacitors, Tantalum Capacitors and Plastic Film Capacitors
• Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors
• Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Tantalum Capacitors
• Table 3: Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Percentage Breakdown of Sales of Key Capacitor Types by End use Market: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Solid Electrolytic Capacitors - A Fast Growing Technology
• Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Design of Polar Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Design of Bipolar Aluminum Capacitors
• International Standards for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Aluminum Electrolyte Capacitors: Advantages And Disadvantages
• Major Applications/Uses
• DC Current Blocking and Bypass
• Audio Applications
• Energy Discharge Applications
• Photoflash Applications
• Strobe applications
• Motor Start Applications
• Output Filtering
• Heat Generation and Capacitor Life
• High Heat Reduces Capacitor' s Life
• Capacitor Cooling Enhances its Lifespan
• Construction of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Forming and Etching
• Slitting
• Winding
• Impregnation
• Sealing
• Key Configurations of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Performance Attributes of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
• Ripple Current
• Temperature
• Capacitance

7. Capacitor Production: Cost Analysis by Type

• Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Vis-A-Vis Others
• Ceramic Capacitors
• Film Capacitors
• Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Tantalum Capacitors
• Variable Costs - The Focal Point for Cost Containment
• Vertical Integration Offers Better Control Over Variable Costs

8. End-Use Markets

• Consumer Electronics
• Computers and Peripherals
• Telecommunications
• Industrial Applications
• Inverters
• General-Use Inverters
• Inverter Air Conditioners
• Other Inverters
• Welders
• Automotive Applications
• Vibration and Shocks
• Air Bag System
• Others

9. Supply Chain Structure

10. Product Innovations/Introductions

• Epcos Releases New SMD Capacitors
• Vishay Enhances Capabilities of 140 CRH Series SMD Aluminum Capacitors
• Vishay Enhances 150 CRZ Range of Surface Mount Aluminum Capacitors
• Rubycon Introduces New Series of Radial Type Electrolytic Capacitors
• KEMET Announces Launch of Novel Space Grade Capacitor Series
• Vertical Unveils CK Series Capacitors
• Cornell Introduces New SMT Capacitors with High Performing Capabilities
• Cornell Launches Snap-in Aluminum Capacitors for Advanced Power Supplies and Inverters
• Jackcon Capacitor Launches New Series of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Vishay Extends 153 CRV Series with Surface-Mount Aluminum Capacitors
• RFE International Launches RXQ and RXF Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Changzhou Releases New CD294B and CD288HE Capacitors for Consumer Electronics
• Zhuhai Leaguer Unveils VTD Chip Electrolytic Capacitor
• NIC Components Europe Launches Two New Aluminum Capacitors
• EPCOS Introduces B43508 and B43305 Family of Capacitors
• Jackcon Capacitor Releases LPS and JKS Capacitors
• Suntan Launches TS13 CD138 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
• Topmay Rolls Out New Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series, TMCE02
• EPCOS Rolls out New Snap-In Type Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
• Illinois Capacitor Launches LBB Series Snap-Mount Capacitors
• Jameco Unveils ValuePro Capacitors
• NIC Releases NPC Series Surface Mount Capacitors
• Vishay Unveils a New Series of SMD Aluminum Capacitor
• Vishay Unveils PMG-SI Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

11. Recent Industry Activity

• Matsushita Electric Changes Name to Panasonic Corporation
• Nichicon to Buy Fujitsu' s Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitor Business
• Avnet and EPCOS Sign Global Distribution Alliance
• Sanyo Renames CV and MV series of Capacitors to CE and ME Series
• Kemet Plans to Build Aluminum Polymer Capacitor Facility in Suzhou
• Sancon to Expand Production Capacity for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Kemet Expands Collaboration with Jaco
• Changzhou to Increase Production of SMD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
• Nichicon Establishes New Manufacturing Plant in China
• EPCOS Announces Plans to Relocate its Brazilian Production
• EPCOS and Xiamen Xindeco Expand Joint Venture
• Nippon Plans Mass Production of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors in Taiwan
• Capxon Plans to Double Anode Foil Production
• Nantong Jianghai to Open New Production Lines in 2008
• German Competition Authority Approves Kemet' s Acquisition of Evox Rifa
• Inventors from Japan Invent Novel Production Method of Aluminum Foil
• SDK Plans to Enhance High-Purity Aluminum Foil Production
• Elna to Distribute Electronic Components through Digi-Key

12. Focus on Select Global Players

• Barker Microfarads, Inc. (USA)
• Capacitor Industries (USA)
• Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (USA)
• DuraCap International Inc. (Canada)
• Elna Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• ELNA America, Inc. (USA)
• Epcos AG (Germany)
• Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology (Holding) Co. Ltd. (China)
• Haimen Sancon Jetwell Electronics Co., Ltd. (China)
• Hitachi AIC, Inc. (Japan)
• Hitano Enterprise Corp. (Taiwan)
• Illinois Capacitor, Inc. (USA)
• Jacktronics Electronics Company (China)
• Kemet Corp. (USA)
• Arcotronics Group (Italy)
• Evox Rifa Group Oyj (Finland)
• Lelon Electronics Corp. (Taiwan)
• Liket Corp. (Taiwan)
• Nichicon Corp. (Japan)
• NIC Components Corp. (USA)
• Nippon Chemi-Con (Japan)
• Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
• Rubycon Corp. (Japan)
• SamWha Electric Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
• Sanyo Electronic Device Company (Japan)
• Sun Electronic Industries Corporation (Japan)
• Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA)

13. Global Market Perspective

• Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World 10-year Perspective for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors by End-Use Market- Consumer Electronics, Industrial Applications, Computers and Peripherals, Telecommunications, Automotives and Others Markets Independently Analyzed in terms of Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World 10-year Perspective for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors by End-Use Market - Consumer Electronics, Industrial Applications, Computers and Peripherals, Telecommunications, Automotives and Others Markets for 2006, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. North America

• A. Market Analysis
  • North American Passive Component Sales Continue Its Downward Spiral...
  • Specialty Applications to Drive Demand
  • Relocation and Economic Crisis Weaken Al Electrolytic Caps Demand in North America
  • Specialties Uphold Aluminum Capacitor Production and Consumption in US
  • Table 8: US Imports of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Percentage Share Breakdown by Country of Origin (2006 & 2007) - Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, UK, Austria and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 9: US Exports of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Percentage Share Breakdown by Country of Destination (2006 & 2007) - Mexico, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong, Denmark, India, Brazil, Singapore, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 10: Canadian Imports of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Percentage Breakdown by Country of Origin (2006 & 2007) - Japan, US, South Korea, China, Mexico, Malaysia, Taiwan, Austria, Philippines, UK and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 11: Canadian Exports of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Percentage Share Breakdown by Country of Destination (2006 & 2007) - US, Hong Kong, Thailand, Mexico and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Pricing Trends in US Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players in the Market
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 12: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Exports Account for a Major Share of Production
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players in the Market
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 13: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Relocation to Low-cost Regions
  • Production of Aluminum Capacitors in Europe
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players in the Market
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 14: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • New Products and Emerging Applications Initiate Growth
  • Aluminum Prices in Asia
  • Regional Market Perspective
  • China
  • Chinese Capacitors - Diversity in Quality
  • R&D to Focus on Polymer Capacitors
  • Heavy Competition Propels Product Line Expansion
  • Product Enhancements Drive Growth
  • Capacitor Prices Decline in China
  • Jiangsu- a Key Chinese Province in Capacitor Production
  • Taiwan
  • OC-CONs Receive Producers Attention
  • Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong Producers Emphasize on High Capacitance Devices
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players in the Market
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 15: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 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 Analysis for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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