This IDC study provides a vendor revenue and market share analysis for the worldwide consumer device semiconductor market for 2007 and 2008. In addition to the overall market, this study provides detailed analysis for five leading application areas for consumer device semiconductors: digital TV (DTV) (including digital CRT, LCD, plasma display, and rear projection TVs), set-top boxes (STBs), DVD players (including recorders and Blue-ray systems), videogame systems (including consoles and portable systems), and portable media players (PMPs) (including flash- and HDD-based PMPs). Also included is an other consumer device category, which includes digital still cameras, digital video cameras, digital photo frames, personal navigation devices (PNDs) and GPS, digital home audio products, HD receivers, consumer projectors, white goods/home appliances, and other miscellaneous consumer products.

"The market for consumer semiconductors is at a critical point. While consolidation is occurring at both the product and IC levels, new competitors are emerging that have an advantage at providing low-cost goods and can serve the needs of OEMs focused on developing markets," said Michael J. Palma, senior research analyst, Consumer Device Semiconductors. "Semiconductor firms need to focus on and align their businesses to address future opportunities in the consumer space."

"When the economy rebounds, the trend toward home entertainment and connected mobile devices will present a growth opportunity for semiconductor players in the consumer device space," says Ajit Deosthali, research manager, Consumer Device Semiconductors.