ATCA and the 3G Market

How ATCA Modularity Will Improve Business Efficiencies in the 3G Market

This report reviews the technology considerations for the AdvancedTCA standard and the benefits that it presents to system vendors, component manufacturers and service providers. It specifically focuses on the impact that AdvancedTCA will have on the equipment market for 3G and provides a forecast for shipments, pricing and market value of 3G equipment that is based on AdvancedTCA standards.

Providing aggregate worldwide market data, the report looks at the development of AdvancedTCA standards, including complementary standards such as MicroTCA. The impact of ATCA on telecom vendors’ and service providers’ business models is discussed, as are the dimensional specifications for various ATCA iterations. The use of ATCA in equipment markets for 3G base stations and non-base station equipment is explored, with forecasts spanning 2005 to 2010.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • Who is pursuing ATCA standards?
  • What are ATCA specifications?
  • How will ATCA affect the business model for vendors and service providers?
  • What efficiencies will be leveraged with ATCA?
  • How quickly will ATCA be adopted for use in 3G base stations?
  • How quickly will ATCA be adopted for use in other 3G equipment?
  • How large will the ATCA equipment market for 3G applications become?

Who Needs This Report?

  • 3G Equipment Vendors
  • Wireless Operators
  • 3G Component Manufacturers
  • Equipment and Component Manufacturers in Other Industries Considering ATCA
  • Financial Community