Abstract
This is the latest edition of IMS Research' s annual study of the external
power adapter and charger market. It delivers key findings such as:
- The power adapter market saw strong growth of 20% in 2006 expanding the
market to over $4 billion.
- Growth of shipments of mobile phones and notebook PC expected to
spear-head future growth.
- Legislation will continue to drive switch-mode products displacement of
linear adapters,improving ASPs in a number of applications.
- The competitive environment for power adapters continues to remain harsh
with the Taiwanese manufacturers controlling the majority of the market.
REPORT INTRODUCTION
This is the third edition of IMS Research report on the market for external
power adapters and chargers which provides detailed coverage for specific
applications. It excludes secondary battery chargers and automotive chargers.
This market continues to be one of the highest growth areas of the worldwide
power supply market. It was estimated to have been worth over $4 billion in
2006 and strong growth is forecast in the short term.
- Detailed forecast models presented for over 20 different applications,
with 2005 historical data, a 2006 base yeal estimates for 2007 and forecasts
to 2012.
- Each application model is broken extensively into switch-mode vs. linear
with equipment volumes, % of equipment using adapters, average power adapter
ratings, ASPs, and total revenues.
- Market segmentation by power rating for each application in 2006, with
unit and revenue forecasts to 2012.
- Market segmentation with forecasts by region: Americas, Asia and EMEA.
- Market share analysis of leading suppliers of external power adapters and
chargers.
- Detailed profiles for thirty of the leading manufacturers of external
power adapters and chargers.
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