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Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) in Mobile Phones Components, Technologies, and Market Drivers This study analyzes the penetration and growth of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology in mobile phones. Specifically, MEMS is used in the RF Filter, RF Switch, Matching Circuits, Tuning Circuits, and Resonators/Oscillators sections of the handset. In addition, MEMS is used in the design of the audio microphones, accelerometers, and motion sensors. The study details why MEMS is starting to penetrate each of these segments. In most of the cases, MEMS technology offers advantages in size, integration, flexibility, and adaptability over the incumbent solution. In terms of cost, MEMS still commands a premium, but with increased market adoption, and as vendors manufacture in greater volume, cost reductions are taking place. The research addresses some of the traditional industry anxieties about MEMS technology, such as mechanical reliability, degradation of MEMS materials over time, manufacturing at high volumes, and supply chain robustness, and then goes on to explain how these concerns are being addressed. ASPs, shipment volumes, and revenues are tabulated for each of the categories of RF filters, resonators/oscillators, analog microphones, digital microphones, and accelerometers. Finally the study describes future applications for MEMS in the handset, such as for pico-projection, advanced displays, and various types of sensors. What Does This Report Answer? What are the various applications segments for MEMS components? What are the major trends, market drivers, and product architectures in each of these segments? Who are the major players in each market, and what are their competitive strategies and roadmaps? What is the story of MEMS in mobile phones, and why has it taken so long to find marketplace acceptance? How will consumer interest in multiband, multiprotocol, multifunction handsets drive the adoption of MEMS in the mobile phone? What are the estimated handset penetration rates and component ASPs for MEMS to 2011? What revenues will they generate in the next five years? What are the details of the RF and baseband architectures of these components? When will vendors start to incorporate MEMS functionality into incumbent chipsets? What are the market shares of vendors in the MEMS space? Who Needs This Report? IC and semiconductor vendors MEMS equipment manufacturers Handset manufacturers Infrastructure OEMs Cellular operators Section 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Application Areas for MEMS Technology 1.3 Key Findings 1.4 Conclusions and Recommendations Section 2. MEMS IN MOBILE PHONES 2.1 Market Issues 2.1.1 RF Filters/Switches 2.1.2 RF Adaptive Tuning 2.1.3 Resonators/Oscillators 2.1.4 Audio Microphones 2.1.4.1 Types of Audio Microphones 2.1.5 Accelerometers 2.1.6 Motion Sensors 2.1.7 Future Mobile Phone Applications 2.2 Reliability Issues 2.3 Manufacturing Issues 2.3.1 Forecasts 2.3.1.1 Forecasting Methodology 2.3.1.2 RF Filters/Switches 2.3.1.3 Resonators/Oscillators 2.3.1.4 Audio Microphones 2.3.1.5 Accelerometers Company List Acronyms Scope of Study Sources and Methodology Notes List of Tables and Charts MEMS Markets Breakdown MEMS RF Filters: ASPs MEMS Resonator/Oscillator - ASPs MEMS Microphones Vendor Market Share MEMS Accelerometers - ASPs MEMS RF Filters in Handsets — ASPs, World Market: 2006 to 2011 MEMS RF Filters in Handsets — Shipments, World Market: 2006 to 2011 MEMS RF Filters in Handsets — Revenues, World Market: 2006 to 2011 MEMS Resonators/Oscillators in Handsets — ASPs, World Market: 2006 to 2011 MEMS Resonators/Oscillators in Handsets — Shipments, World Market: 2006 to 2011 MEMS Resonators/Oscillators in Handsets — Revenues, World Market: 2006 to 2011 Analog MEMS Microphones in Handsets — ASPs, World Market: 2006 to 2011 Analog MEMS Microphones in Handsets — Shipments, World Market: 2006 to 2011 Analog MEMS Microphones in Handsets — Revenues, World Market: 2006 to 2011 Digital MEMS Microphones in Handsets — ASPs, World Market: 2006 to 2011 Digital MEMS Microphones in Handsets — Shipments, World Market: 2006 to 2011 Digital MEMS Microphones in Handsets — Revenues, World Market: 2006 to 2011 MEMS Accelerometers in Handsets — ASPs, World Market: 2006 to 2011 MEMS Accelerometers in Handsets — Shipments, World Market: 2006 to 2011 MEMS Accelerometers in Handsets — Revenues, World Market: 2006 to 2011

Report Code: RR-MEMS Purchase this product Email this page Number of Pages: 24 Number of Tables, Charts and Figures: 15 Deliverable Formats: Price: Login Release Date: 4Q 2006 Brochure Download Login Table of Contents: HTML Download Related Press Releases: 2006.12.19 Research Report MEMS Accelerometers Personal_Robotics Power Management in Consumer Electronics DSP in the Mobile Handset

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