MEMS Accelerometers

Motion Sensors in the Wireless Handset and Consumer Electronics Markets

This study analyzes the increasing demand for MEMS accelerometers in the wireless handset and consumer electronics marketplaces. The research provides a detailed examination of critical market factors, from motion sensing applications to wireless handsets and the consumer electronic devices targeted by MEMS accelerometer manufacturers. Key market determinants are analyzed and grouped into market enabler and market barrier categories. The report provides a detailed examination of MEMS accelerometer technology and the requirements for competitive solutions, including essential product capabilities. It includes an in-depth market forecast that numerically tracks both positive and negative market forces. The study concludes with profiles of key manufacturers and early-adopting handset/CE vendors.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What technology applications do MEMS accelerometers promote?
  • Which wireless handsets and consumer electronics will feature motion sensors?
  • What are the major trends and market drivers in the MEMS accelerometer market?
  • How large is the MEMS accelerometer market, and how large will it become?
  • How will ASPs drop throughout the forecast period?
  • Which region will see the highest volumes?
  • Who are the major MEMS accelerometer manufacturers in this market?
  • Who are the early end user adopters of motion sensing technology?

Who Needs This Report?

  • MEMS accelerometer vendors
  • Wireless handset manufacturers
  • Consumer electronics manufacturers

Table of Contents


Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Section 2.
MEMS Accelerometer Market
2.1. Historic MEMS Market Overview
2.2. MEMS Accelerometers
2.3. MEMS Accelerometer Applications
2.3.1. Motion Sensing
2.3.1.1. Situational Awareness
2.3.1.2. Digital Camera Applications
2.3.1.3. Exercise and Health Monitoring
2.3.1.4. Alarms
2.3.2. Tilt Sensing
2.3.2.1. User Interface
2.3.2.2. Gaming
2.3.2.3. GPS Compensation
2.3.2.4. Digital Camera Applications
2.3.3. Proximity or Shock Sensing
2.3.3.1. Shock Detection for Micro-drive Protection
2.3.3.2. Tap Detection
2.4. MEMS Accelerometer Market Devices
2.4.1. Wireless Handsets
2.4.1.1. Smartphones
2.4.1.2. Enhanced Handsets
2.4.1.3. Feature-Specific Handsets
2.4.1.4. Ultra Low Cost Handsets
2.4.2. Portable Media Players
2.4.3. Game Consoles
2.4.4. Computer Laptops
2.4.5. Digital Cameras and Camcorders
2.4.6. Personal Navigation Devices and GPS-Enabled Handsets
2.4.7. Exercise and Health
2.5. MEMS Accelerometer Market Enablers
2.5.1. Competition
2.5.2. Convenience
2.5.3. Manufacturer Support of Tier 1 Semiconductor Vendors
2.5.4. Power Consumption
2.5.5. Reliability
2.5.6. Size
2.6. MEMS Accelerometer Market Barriers
2.6.1. Cost
2.6.2. Perception
2.7. Market Enablers and Barriers Conclusions

Section 3.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
3.1. MEMS Technology
3.1.1. Silicon
3.1.1.1. Bulk Micromachining
3.1.1.2. Surface Micromachining
3.1.2. Polymers
3.1.3. Metals
3.2. MEMS Accelerometer Technology
3.2.1. MEMS Accelerometer Sensor
3.2.1.1. Dimensions
3.2.1.1.1. Two-Dimension Axis
3.2.1.1.2. Three-Dimension Axis
3.2.2. MEMS Accelerometer Interface Chip
3.2.2.1. Digital and/or Analog Signals
3.2.3. MEMS Accelerometer Tolerances

Section 4.
MARKET FORECASTS
4.1. Forecast Methodology
4.2. Market Forecast
4.2.1. Unit Shipments
4.2.2. ASP
4.2.3. Revenue
4.2.4. Region
4.2.5. Devices
4.2.6. Market Share

Section 5.
KEY INDUSTRY COMPANIES
5.1. MEMS Accelerometer Manufacturers
5.1.1. Analog Devices
5.1.1.1. iMEMS Accelerometers
5.1.2. Freescale Semiconductor
5.1.2.1. MMA7450L
5.1.3. STMicroelectronics
5.1.3.1. MEMS Accelerometer Portfolio
5.2. Early MEMS Accelerometer Adopters
5.2.1. Apple
5.2.1.1. iPhone
5.2.2. Nintendo
5.2.2.1. Wii
5.2.3. NTT DoCoMo
5.2.3.1. F672i
5.2.4. Samsung Electronics
5.2.4.1. SCH-S310

Section 6.
COMPANY LIST

Section 7.
ACRONYMS
SCOPE OF STUDY
SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY
NOTES



Tables
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Shipments by Units World Market: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: ASP World Market: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Total Revenue World Market: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Regional Shipments Asia Pacific: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Regional Shipments North America: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Regional Shipments Europe: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Regional Shipments RoW: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Shipments by Consumer Electronics Device World Market: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Revenue by Consumer Electronics Device World Market: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Shipments by Application World Market: 2006 to 2012
  • MEMS Accelerometer: Market Share World Market: 2007