The Taiwanese Smart Cellular Device Application IC Market, 1Q 2009

Abstract

This research report presents market size and value forecast and recent quarter review of the Taiwanese smart cellular device baseband, transceiver, power amplifier, application processor, GPS IC, Bluetooth IC, and Wi-Fi IC markets. The report includes baseband, transceiver, power amplifier, application processor, GPS IC, Bluetooth IC, and Wi-Fi IC market volume, value, ASP, and market share by solution provider. The content of this report is based on primary data obtained through interviews with smart cellular device component makers. The report finds that the Taiwanese smart cellular device industry experienced considerable shipment declines in the fourth quarter of 2008. Consequently, smart cellular device application IC market volume and value also saw sequential declines in the fourth quarter. Furthermore, market demand is forecasted to see continued declines well into the second quarter of 2009.