Abstract
In 2007, the cable set top box market experienced record-setting growth, as
both worldwide unit shipments and revenues reached new highs. Strong demand
for basic digital cable set top boxes, especially in the Chinese market,
coupled with sustained demand for advanced digital cable set top boxes in the
North American market, is fueling the market growth.
Digital cable set top box unit shipments spiked to over 41 million units last
year, up from 29.7 million units in 2006. Worldwide cable set top box revenues
passed the $6 billion mark in 2007, up from $4.8 billion in 2006.
This report covers the market for cable TV set top boxes, with special
emphasis on product manufacturers, market and technology trends, and the
semiconductor content of the boxes. It also provides a digital cable set top
box Bill of Materials forecast, an analysis of digital cable set top box
profit margins, digital cable set top box manufacturer market shares for 2007,
and worldwide unit shipment and revenue forecasts for the next five years.