Abstract
This IDC study provides a vendor revenue and market share
analysis for the worldwide consumer device semiconductor market for 2007
and 2008. In addition to the overall market, this study
provides detailed analysis for five leading application areas for consumer
device semiconductors: digital TV (DTV) (including digital CRT, LCD, plasma
display, and rear projection TVs), set-top boxes (STBs), DVD players
(including recorders and Blue-ray systems), videogame systems (including consoles and
portable systems), and portable media players (PMPs) (including flash- and
HDD-based PMPs). Also included is an other consumer device category,
which includes digital still cameras, digital video cameras, digital photo
frames, personal navigation devices (PNDs) and GPS, digital home audio
products, HD receivers, consumer projectors, white goods/home appliances, and other
miscellaneous consumer products.
"The market for consumer semiconductors is at a
critical point. While consolidation is occurring at both the product
and IC levels, new competitors are emerging that have an
advantage at providing low-cost goods and can serve the needs
of OEMs focused on developing markets," said Michael J. Palma,
senior research analyst, Consumer Device Semiconductors. "Semiconductor firms need to
focus on and align their businesses to address future opportunities
in the consumer space."
"When the economy rebounds, the trend toward
home entertainment and connected mobile devices will present a growth
opportunity for semiconductor players in the consumer device space," says
Ajit Deosthali, research manager, Consumer Device Semiconductors.
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