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4Q 2011

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Wireless connectivity technologies are well-established in many electronic device markets. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS are becoming ubiquitous in certain devices, such as smartphones, with attach rates approaching 100% in some cases. Rapid growth is forecast for newer technologies such as NFC and 802.15.4. Wireless connectivity technologies also continue to progress at a fast pace, with new developments such as Bluetooth v4.0 (with low energy being a key facet) and Wi-Fi moving to the 802.11ac standard and 802.11ad coming in the future. As attach rates increase, combinations of different wireless connectivity technologies have been developed to address the needs of customers. "Combo ICs" have become increasingly important, particularly in the smartphone, laptop, and media tablet markets (among others). Standalone ICs are not dead, however, and there are many compelling reasons that not all markets will to move to combo ICs. This comprehensive study includes market estimates and forecasts for eight wireless connectivity technologies (Bluetooth, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, GPS, NFC, UWB, and 802.15.4) across 26 device categories. It presents a detailed look at the wireless connectivity IC market, including forecasts for standalone versus combo ICs and vendor market shares for the major product categories.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• How large are the markets for wireless connectivity technologies?
• How fast will these markets grow?
• What will the impact of new technologies be?
• Which technologies will be used in combo ICs?
• How will the combo ICs market develop?
• Which end markets will provide significant growth opportunities for wireless connectivity ICs?
• What are the key market drivers/inhibitors?
• What are the current average selling prices (ASPs)?
• How will ASPs change over the next five years?
• Who are the main suppliers?
• What share of the market do they have?
• What products do they offer?

Who Needs This Report?

• Wireless connectivity IC suppliers
• Module suppliers
• Investors
• Equipment manufacturers