GPS Semiconductors

ICs, Chipsets, Modules, Technology Developments, and Business Factors

The emergence and evolution of mobile consumer device applications for GPS-enabled positioning and navigation have created high-volume opportunities for GPS semiconductor suppliers, and attracted a number of new players. The increased competition is placing pressure on smaller, pure-play GPS chipset suppliers, who find they must compete against larger, vertically and horizontally integrated semiconductor suppliers with greater resources. The sector has been marked by a wave of M&A activity, as established IC vendors seek to acquire GPS IP and smaller companies combine to broaden their product offerings and remain competitive.

This study examines historical semiconductor shipments and provides forecasts for nine distinct GPS market segments through the year 2014. The GPS semiconductor ecosystem is delineated, and key chipset design, packaging and manufacturing factors are analyzed. The report evaluates the status of GPS applications, identifies market opportunities, and assesses technology limitations and market risks. Twenty-three leading GPS semiconductor suppliers are profiled, and important industry collaborations and product trends are presented.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

What electronic component technologies are currently being used in GPs semiconductors?
What are the various approaches to integrating GPS in mobile devices?
What are the key drivers, barriers and latest trends influencing the market for GPS-enabled mobile devices?
How are technological developments and the declining costs of chipset solutions driving the market for GPS semiconductors?
What are the high level business and marketing issues and critical considerations for addressing GPS-enabled device markets?
How big is the market for GPS-enabled mobile devices?
What are the current and emerging design, packaging and fabrication technologies driving the GPS semiconductor segment?
What are the market opportunities for mobile operators, device vendors, chipset manufacturers, satellite navigation companies and other industry players?
How important are GPS-enabled handsets for driving the LBS and navigation services markets?
What are the regional trends for GPS-enabled devices?
What is the impact of growing GPS penetration on the overall mobile device market?
What are the design and manufacturing issues faced by device OEMs in developing GPS enabled mobile devices?
What are the issues surrounding the integration of GPS with other connectivity technologies?
What are shipment and revenue forecasts for GPS-enabled devices from 2006 to 2014?

Who Needs This Report?

Mobile device vendors
Mobile operators and MVNOs
Mobile device IC suppliers
GPS IC suppliers
Satellite navigation companies
LBS companies
System integrators
GPS hardware suppliers
ODMs and OEMs
Content specialists
Consulting firms
Trade associations
Financial institutions involved with mobile communications
Venture capitalists and other investors
Government agencies

Executive Summary: Top Line Forecast
Executive Summary: Drivers
Executive Summary: Market Factors
Executive Summary: Market Share
Executive Summary: Summary and Strategic Recommendations
1.1. Market and Technology Risks
1.2. Business Outlook
1.3. Key Market Forecasts
1.4. Strategic Recommendations
2.1. Market Overview
2.1.1. GPS IC Application Segments
2.1.2. Semiconductor Development and Manufacturing
2.2. Technology Evolution and Product Innovation
3.1. GPS Constellation
3.1.1. Theory of Operation
3.1.2. Semiconductor Design and Performance Factors
3.1.3. Limitations and Commercialization Risks
3.1.4. Differential GPS (DGPS)
3.1.5. Augmentation/Reference Systems
3.1.6. GPS Modernization
3.2. Alternative Satellite Positioning Systems
4.1. GPS Semiconductor Technology
4.1.1. Semiconductor Geometries
4.1.2. Circuit Design
4.1.3. Device Integration
4.2. GPS IC Ecosystem
4.2.1. Semiconductor Design
4.2.2. Semiconductor Manufacturing
4.2.3. Semiconductor Test, Assembly, and Packaging
4.2.4. GPS Chip and Chipset Suppliers
4.2.5. GPS Positioning Software
4.2.6. GPS Module Suppliers
4.2.7. GPS OEM/Device Subsystem Suppliers
4.3. GPS Semiconductor Product Strategies
4.3.1. Modules vs Chipsets
4.3.2. Combination Chipsets
4.3.3. Hosted GPS Architectures
4.3.4. Assisted GPS
5.1. Forecast Methodology
5.2. Consumer Sector
5.2.1. Portable Devices and OEM Modules
5.2.2. GPS IC Requirements - Consumer Devices
5.2.3. GPS ICs - Consumer Sector Forecasts
5.3. Industrial/Professional Sector
5.3.1. Machine Control GPS IC Segment
5.3.2. GPS IC Requirements - Machine Control Segment
5.3.3. Surveying and Mapping GPS IC Segment
5.3.4. Military GPS IC Segment
5.3.5. Timing and Synchronization GPS IC Segment
5.3.6. Commercial Transportation GPS IC Segment
5.3.7. Aviation GPS IC Segment
5.3.8. Marine GPS IC Segment
6.1. Air Semiconductor
6.2. Atheros
6.3. Atmel
6.4. Broadcom
6.5. CellGuide, Ltd
6.6. CSR
6.7. eRide
6.8. Fastrax Oy
6.9. Fujitsu
6.10. Infineon
6.11. Maxim
6.12. MediaTek
6.13. NavCom Technology
6.14. NovAtel
6.15. QinetiQ
6.16. Qualcomm
6.17. SiGe Semiconductor
6.18. SiRF
6.19. SkyTraq
6.20. ST-NXP Wireless
6.21. Texas Instruments
6.22. Trimble
6.23. u-blox

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