The Linley Group Expands Coverage of Wireless
Market with Reports on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity
Chips, Mobile-TV Chips, and Handset Processors
MOUNTAIN
VIEW, CA—October 10, 2007—The
Linley Group, the leading provider of technology analysis
of communications
silicon, has expanded its wireless semiconductor coverage
to address the dynamics of this booming market. Three
new reports covering Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity chips,
mobile-TV
receivers, and handset processors provide an in-depth
look at the competitors, products, and technologies
in this
market. In addition to the market share and forecasts
found in typical market-research reports, these reports
go a
step further by providing in-depth technology analysis
to identify crucial trends, emerging technologies, and
superior products, as well as conclusions about likely
winners. The analysis covers not only the technology
but also the business strategy behind all the announced
products.
The reports provide a full spectrum of information to
OEMs, chip suppliers, and investors allowing them to
make informed
business decisions.
"A
Guide to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connectivity Chips" analyzes
both the current generation of mobile Wi-Fi (802.11)
chips along with the next generation of combo connectivity
chips
that are enabling Wi-Fi technology to move from laptops
to handsets for fast data transfer rates and Internet
access. These new chips, which are changing the way handsets
are
designed, require a fraction of the power of standard
Wi-Fi devices, allowing them to fit into cell phones, handheld
game players, digital cameras, MP3 players, and similar
applications. Smartphones, the biggest application for
these devices, are already adopting Wi-Fi in record numbers.
To further drive down costs, next-generation Wi-Fi chips
will integrate Bluetooth and other connectivity functions
such as FM radio.
Mobile-TV
receivers are finding their way into handset, media player,
navigation system, and PCs to allow consumer
to enjoy television on the go. This shift is expected
to create a potential market of 230 million units by
2011. "A
Guide to Mobile TV Chips" tracks this complex market,
where the prospect of integrating mobile-TV receivers
into these devices has lured more than 40 suppliers.
While the
transition has been facilitated by the development of
new digital specifications to improve receiver performance
and reduce power consumption, the market remains fragmented,
with a plethora of regional standards in use.
Despite
the lure of a billion-unit market, wireless handsets
prove to be one of the most difficult markets in which
semiconductor vendors compete. Vendors are forced to
constantly update their product lines to deliver the
right combination
of integration, multimedia features, and air interfaces
for each price point to meet the fickle demands of carriers
and end users. "A
Guide to Wireless Handset Processors" focuses
on application and baseband processors, including the
trend toward baseband processors with integrated RF and
power
management.
The
Linley Group reports provide technology analysis of the
standards, technologies, vendors, and products
driving
this market. The authors pay particular attention to
market position, market strategy, and roadmaps before
diving into
the key features, performance, and design details of
each product. The reports also include a comprehensive
tutorial
section that includes discussion of key standards. The
Linley Group’s unique technology analysis cuts
through the vendor hype to provide the information that
handset
designers need to make sense of this market.
Availability
These reports are all currently available directly from
The Linley Group. For further details, visit our
web site.
About The Linley Group
The
Linley Group, the leading provider of independent technology
analysis for networking, communications,
and consumer electronics
semiconductors, covers emerging areas such as
high-speed embedded processors, Gigabit and 10G Ethernet,
mobile communications processors, and more. The company
provides in-depth technology
reports and interactive seminars as well as strategic
consulting services tailored to the individual
client.
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