The Timing Solutions Market

Quartz Crystal, SAW Oscillators, and Silicon Timing Devices

Timing solutions are among the lynchpins of modern electronics. Used in almost all commercial and consumer equipment, these devices provide frequency control and timing for many applications that range from crystal oscillators for mobile phones and radio transmitters to complex timing devices for computers and navigation aids.

This study examines the major categories of timing solutions and presents both market share data for the major device vendors and five-year forecasts in a multiple scenario context. It presents detailed discussions of both the applications and the timing solutions for those applications. The report also reviews the transition from quartz crystal controlled oscillators to complex silicon timing solutions ICs.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What are the major timing solutions applications?
  • What are the different types of timing solutions devices?
  • Who are the major timing solutions vendors and how are they positioned in the market?
  • How will evolving economic conditions affect the forecasts for the timing solutions market place?
  • What new technologies are on the horizon?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Users of timing solutions devices
  • Timing solutions device vendors and manufacturers
  • Government agencies and industry associations


Executive Summary: Top-Line Forecast
Executive Summary: Drivers
Executive Summary: Inhibitors
Executive Summary: Market Share
Executive Summary: Summary and Strategic Recommendations

Section 1.
Executive Summary
1.1. Timing Solutions Market Forecast Summary Points

Section 2.
Timing Solutions Technology
2.1. Quartz Crystals
2.2. Oscillators
2.2.1. Crystal Oscillators (XO)
2.2.2. Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXO)
2.2.3. Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillators (TCXO)
2.2.4. Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXO)
2.3. Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Oscillators
2.4. Silicon Timing Devices
2.4.1. IC Clocks
2.4.2. Clock Buffers and Zero-Delay Clock Drivers
2.4.3. Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesizers
2.5. Emerging Technology
2.5.1. MEMS

Section 3.
Technology Implications and Market Overview
3.1. Market Overview
3.2. Product Overview
3.2.1. Quartz Crystals (XTAL)
3.2.2. Crystal Oscillators (XO)
3.2.3. Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXO)
3.2.4. Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillators (TCXO)
3.2.5. Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXO)
3.2.6. SAW Oscillators
3.2.7. Silicon Timing Devices
3.2.8. Emerging Technology: MEMS and Silicon LC Oscillators
3.3. Market Discussion
3.3.1. Regional Markets
3.3.2. Significant Market Applications

Section 4.
Market Forecasts
4.1. The Timing Solutions Market
4.1.1. Forecast Methodology
4.1.2. Total Timing Solutions Revenue
4.1.3. Total Timing Solutions Revenue by Region
4.1.4. Total Timing Solutions Market Share and Revenue by Vendor
4.1.5. Timing Solutions Top-Five Current Applications by Rank
4.1.6. Timing Solutions Top-Five Growth Opportunities by Rank
4.1.7. Timing Solutions Average ASP by Oscillator Type
4.1.8. Package Type
4.1.9. Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Stability
4.1.10. Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Output Waveform
4.1.11. Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Precision Level
4.1.12. Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share, Conventional vs Si Timing Devices

Section 5.
Company Directory

Section 6.
Acronyms


Sources and Methodology
Notes

Tables
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue, World Market, Forecast, Most Likely Scenario: 2008 to 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue, World Market, Forecast, Most Likely Scenario: 2008 to 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue, World Market, Forecast, Aggressive Scenario: 2008 to 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Region, World Market: 2008
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Market Share and Revenue by Vendor, World Market: 2008
  • Timing Solutions Top-5 Current Applications by Rank, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Timing Solutions Top-5 Growth Opportunities by Rank, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Timing Solutions Average ASP by Oscillator Type, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Package Type, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Package Type, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Stability, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Stability, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Output Waveform, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Output Waveform, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Precision Level, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share for by Precision Level, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share, Conventional vs. Si Timing Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share, Conventional vs. Si Timing Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2014

Charts
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue, World Market, Forecast, Most Likely Scenario: 2008 to 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue, World Market, Forecast, Most Likely Scenario: 2008 to 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue, World Market, Forecast, Aggressive Scenario: 2008 to 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Region, World Market: 2008
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Market Share and Revenue by Vendor, World Market: 2008
  • Timing Solutions Top-5 Current Applications by Rank, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Timing Solutions Top-5 Growth Opportunities by Rank, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Timing Solutions Average ASP by Oscillator Type, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Package Type, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Package Type, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Stability, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Stability, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Output Waveform, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Output Waveform, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Precision Level, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share by Precision Level, World Market, Forecast: 2014
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share, Conventional vs. Si Timing Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2009
  • Total Timing Solutions Revenue Market Share, Conventional vs. Si Timing Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2014