Semiconductor components in handsets are the largest semiconductor market in the world in volume, if not in total revenue. Because handset semiconductors are produced in such high volumes, there are very strong price pressures in this market to keep prices low, but at the same time, cellular service providers always want the latest features in their handsets so that they can continue to attract new subscribers. This conflict between cost and the latest features makes it even more difficult for handset semiconductor manufacturers and handset manufacturers to know what feature mix will be needed.
This report was created with this problem in mind, as it includes the results of a primary research study on what cellular features subscribers are looking for in their handsets, in addition to forecasts for both core and feature semiconductors in handsets. The report contains worldwide forecasts for Bluetooth, GPS, MPEG-4, Wi-Fi, Cameras, and Mobile TV tuners, including units, function ASPs, and revenues. In addition, this report contains units, ASPs, and revenues by phone technology for a handset's core chipset. Functional breakouts are included for power management, audio, SRAM, flash, analog/digital baseband, and IF/RF sections.
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