Ultra-Wideband Connectivity

Market Growth and Potential for Semiconductors and Equipment



In late 2007, ultra-wideband (UWB) finally emerged onto the market as Certified Wireless USB offerings in the form of hub and dongle adapter kits as well as some embedded laptop solutions. This study describes the increasing demand for UWB in the PC, PC peripheral, consumer electronic and cellular handset marketplace. The cellular handset market is notable and has tremendous potential, and the future possibility of Bluetooth and UWB integration is examined in detail. The report analyzes critical market conditions, from drivers and obstacles to global regulations and standards. Additionally, key market semiconductor vendors are profiled. It concludes with an in-depth market forecast that tracks both positive and negative market forces numerically.


What Does This Report Answer?
  • Who are the major players in this market?
  • What are the market drivers and obstacles?
  • How big will the equipment shipment market be?
  • How big will the silicon markets be?
  • What regulatory activities are there and what are their implications?
  • Which equipment sectors will see the highest volumes?
Who Needs This Report?
  • Silicon vendors
  • Application vendors
  • Laptop and PC vendors
  • Cellular handset OEMs
  • Consumer equipment manufacturers
  • Cable operators
  • Regulators
  • Software developers and vendors
  • Investment fund managers and banks


Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Market Size
1.2 Market Applications
1.3 Market Drivers
1.4 Market Obstacles
1.5 Market Vendors

Section 2.
MARKET ISSUES
2.1 Definition of Ultra Wideband
2.2 UWB Market Dynamics
2.2.1 Drivers for UWB
2.2.1.1 Existing Device Market
2.2.1.2 Consumer Convenience
2.2.1.3 Mobile Device Lifestyle
2.2.1.4 One Dominant UWB Solution
2.2.1.5 Wireless Familiarity: Thanks Bluetooth!
2.2.1.6 Device Storage Capacity
2.2.1.7 Manufacturer Support
2.2.1.8 Industry Body Support
2.2.1.9 Wireless PAN Competition
2.2.1.10 Certified Wireless USB Support for Higher Frequencies
2.2.1.11 Cellular Handset Market
2.2.1.11.1 Chip Size
2.2.1.11.2 Power Consumption
2.2.1.11.3 Technology Convergence
2.2.2 Obstacles for UWB
2.2.2.1 Cost
2.2.2.2 Market Perception: Theory versus Reality
2.2.2.2.1 Range
2.2.2.2.2 Data Rates
2.2.2.3 Slow Global Regulatory Approval
2.2.2.4 Competition from Other Technologies
2.2.2.4.1 Bluetooth
2.2.2.4.2 Wi-Fi
2.2.2.4.3 Wired Technology: Universal Serial Bus (USB)
2.2.2.4.4 WirelessHD (60 GHz)
2.2.2.4.5 Proprietary Solutions
2.2.2.5 Start-Up Market
2.2.2.6 Potential Interference with WiMAX
2.2.2.7 Mobile Device Storage Capacity
2.3 The Current UWB Market
2.4 UWB Applications and Opportunities
2.4.1 PCs
2.4.1.1 Laptops and Notebooks
2.4.1.2 Desktops
2.4.2 PC Peripherals
2.4.2.1 Printers
2.4.2.2 Scanners
2.4.2.3 External Hard Disk Drives
2.4.2.4 Docking Stations
2.4.2.5 Monitors
2.4.3 Adaptor Kits
2.4.3.1 Hubs
2.4.3.2 Dongles
2.4.4 Consumer Electronics
2.4.4.1 Digital Still Cameras
2.4.4.2 Digital Camcorders
2.4.4.3 Digital TV Sets
2.4.4.4 Digital Set-Top Boxes
2.4.4.5 DVD/DVD-R/PVRs and Blu-Ray
2.4.4.6 Game Consoles
2.4.4.7 Portable Gaming Devices
2.4.4.8 Home Audio Systems
2.4.4.9 Portable Music Players
2.4.4.10 Portable Media Devices
2.4.5 Cellular Handsets
2.4.6 Removable Memory
2.5 Regulations and Standards Update
2.5.1 Regulations
2.5.2 Standards
2.5.2.1 WPAN
2.5.2.1.1 IEEE 802.15.3b
2.5.2.1.2 IEEE 802.15.3c
2.5.2.2 ECMA
2.5.3 Organizations
2.5.3.1 WiMedia Alliance
2.5.3.2 USB-IF
2.5.3.2.1 Certified Wireless USB
2.5.3.3 Bluetooth SIG
2.5.3.4 Wireless HD
2.6 The Ultimate Goal: Universal Radio
2.6.1 Technology Integration
2.6.1.1 Bluetooth + UWB (WiMedia)
2.6.1.2 Bluetooth + Wi-Fi + UWB

Section 3.
UWB SEMICONDUCTOR PROFILES
3.1 Alereon
3.2 Artimi
3.3 Focus Enhancements
3.4 General Atomics
3.5 Intel
3.6 NEC
3.7 NXP
3.8 Pulse~LINK
3.9 Realtek Semiconductor
3.10 Sigma Designs
3.11 Staccato Communications
3.12 Tzero
3.13 WiLinx
3.14 WiQuest Communications
3.15 Wisair

Section 4.
MARKET FORECASTS
4.1 Market Forecasts Introduction
4.2 Forecast Methodology
4.2.1 The New Product Diffusion Model
4.2.1.1 Deriving the Growth Coefficients
4.3 Market Forecasts
4.3.1 Overall UWB Market Forecast
4.3.2 PCs
4.3.2.1 Laptops and Notebooks
4.3.2.2 Desktops
4.3.3 PC Peripherals
4.3.3.1 Printers
4.3.3.2 Scanners
4.3.3.3 External Hard Disk Drives
4.3.3.4 Docking Stations
4.3.3.5 Monitors
4.3.4 Adaptor Kits
4.3.4.1 Hubs
4.3.4.2 Dongles
4.3.5 Consumer Electronics
4.3.5.1 Digital Still Cameras
4.3.5.2 Digital Camcorders
4.3.5.3 Digital TV Sets
4.3.5.4 Digital Set-Top Boxes
4.3.5.5 DVD/DVD-R/PVRs and Blu-Ray
4.3.5.6 Game Consoles
4.3.5.7 Portable Gaming Devices
4.3.5.8 Home Audio Systems
4.3.5.9 Portable Music Players
4.3.5.10 Portable Media Devices
4.3.6 Cellular Handsets
4.3.7 Removable Memory
4.4 UWB Chipset Markets
4.4.1 Forecast Trends

Section 5.
COMPANY LIST

Section 6.
ACRONYMS
Table of Contents
SCOPE OF STUDY
SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY
NOTES

Tables
  • Consumer UWB Market Overview, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • Consumer UWB Equipment Shipments by End Equipment Type, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • Consumer UWB Equipment Shipments by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • Consumer UWB Market Overview, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • Consumer UWB Equipment Shipments by End Equipment Type, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • Consumer UWB Equipment Shipments by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Notebooks, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Desk-Top PCs, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Printers, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Scanners, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for External Hard Drives, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Docking Stations, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Monitors, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2014
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Hubs, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Dongles, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Digital Still Cameras, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Digital Camcorders, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Digital Televisions, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Set-Top Boxes, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for DVD/DVD-R and PVR Players, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Games Consoles, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Portable Games Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Home Audio Systems, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Portable Music Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Portable Media Players, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Cellular Handsets, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Equipment Shipments for Removable Memory, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Chipset Shipments by End Equipment Type, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
  • UWB Chipset Revenue by End Equipment Type, World Market, Forecast: 2006 to 2013
Report Code: RR-UWB

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