The World Market for General Purpose 32/64-bit Microcontrollers, Non-Compute Processors, DSPs & DSCs - 2005 Edition

Abstract

IMS Researchs Semiconductor Group has been a reliable source of market information to the global embedded processor industry since 1989. This report by IMS Research is an update of its highly acclaimed study from June 2003.

This report provides market revenue forecasts by region to 2009 and analysis for five product categories in eight user sectors. Architecture trends are forecast for the 32-bit MCU/MPU market by user sector for eight core types. Market share estimates are provided for the leading suppliers for each product in each region. The report provides answers to questions such as:

• Which general purpose 32/64-bit microcontroller, non-compute processor & DSP product categories will record highest revenue growth by 2009?
• Which 32-bit core types (e.g. ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, x86) will see the highest growth over the period to 2009? Which will be flat or declining?
• What percentage of the market will Asia account for in 2009?
• Which high-growth, high-value applications should suppliers of general purpose devices focus their marketing efforts on?
• Which non-communications sectors should suppliers of general purpose devices focus their marketing efforts on?

Regional analysis is provided as follows: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific. This study is ideal for anyone looking for a detailed quantitative analysis on the 32/64-bit microcontrollers, non-compute processors, DSP and DSC market.

NEW FOR 2005 EDITION

• Digital signal controllers are segmented from DSPs, with forecasts provided by sector to 2009

Key conclusions from the report include:

• The total market is estimated to have been worth $5.8 billion in 2004 and is forecast to grow at a compound-average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7% to $10.6 billion in 2009.
• Year-on-year growth rates are forecast to be fairly consistent over the period to 2009, ranging from 10.5% in 2005 to 14.6% in 2007.
• The highest growth rate is forecast for the automotive sector. This sector has the highest revenue growth, accounting for 47.3% of total revenue growth over the period to 2009.