The Worldwide Market for Ultra-Wideband - 2008 Edition

Published by	IMS Research
Published	April, 2008	Product code	66129
Content info	213 PAGES
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Introduction
Press Release
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The Worldwide Market for Ultra-Wideband - 2008 Edition published by IMS Research in April, 2008. This report consists of 213 PAGES and the price starts from US $ 7020.

Introduction

Abstract

Description

By considering the current dynamics in the industry, this report provides a comprehensive overview of the worldwide market for UWB. The report comes at an important time: IMS Research believes 2008 is a critical, make-or-break year for UWB, specifically for Wireless USB (WUSB).

The report provides a balanced perspective of the market position of UWB and the industry' s prospects for growth. For each application, forecasts are accompanied by major assumptions on all aspects that will affect the UWB market.

The report includes:

Insight into UWB' s relationship with Bluetooth and its affect on high speed Bluetooth technology
Technology review including standards and industry initiatives, technical specification, components of a UWB solutions and related UWB standards
Detailed written analysis of 20 key IC & IP suppliers
Competitive environment which considers UWB start-ups and mature IC vendors
Detailed forecasts and analysis for 13 applications, split by PAL. Base year 2007 and forecasts out to 2013. Upside and downside scenarios are considered
Forecasts are compared with those in the 2006 edition
Shipment and revenue analysis and forecasts for UWB ICs split by application
Some markets are split further, i.e. UWB in cellular terminals is split by handset grade and the home entertainment environment is split by four applications including HDTV and STB.

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope
1.2 Methodology
1.3 Contents

Chapter 2 - UWB Technology Review

2.0 Introduction
2.1 Introduction to UWB
2.2 Standards and Industry Initiatives
2.3 Technical Specification
2.4 Components of a UWB Solution
2.5 Related UWB Standards

Chapter 3 - Supplier Profiles & Competitive Environment

3.0 Supplier Profiles & Competitive Environemnt
3.1 Supplier Profiles
3.2 Competitive Environment Overview

Chapter 4 - UWB Market Analysis

4.0 Introduction
4.1 Global UWB Market Forecasts
- 4.1.1 Total UWB Market
- 4.1.2 Comparison of Mid-2006 Forecasts and Mid-2008 Forecasts
- 4.1.3 Total UWB Market Split by Applications
- 4.1.4 Total UWB Market Split by Major Region
- 4.1.5 Total UWB Market Split by Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL)
- 4.1.6 Total UWB Market - Upside and Downside Scenarios
- 4.1.7 Total UWB IC Shipments, ASPs and Revenues
4.2 Bluetooth Market by Application
- 4.2.1 Cellular Handsets/PDAs
- 4.2.2 Notebook PCs
- 4.2.3 Desktop PCs
- 4.2.4 PC Monitors
- 4.2.5 Printers
- 4.2.6 Accessories & Adaptors
- 4.2.7 PC Peripherals
- 4.2.8 Digital Cameras
- 4.2.9 Personal Media Players (PMPs)
- 4.2.10 Gaming Equipment
- 4.2.11 Automotive
- 4.2.12 Home Entertainment
- 4.2.13 Other Applications

NOTE: the above table of contents is an abridged version and full details are available upon request.

Press Release

UWB Window of Opportunity

May 12th, 2008

Ultra Wideband (UWB) has been here, there and everywhere. The reality is UWB is at a cross-road and 2008 is a make or break year for the technology.

After being relatively quiet for the last 6 months, the WiMedia Alliance are about to give another big push to get this technology out there. Without being too pessimistic, there's a feeling of 'now or never'. There's a window of opportunity for UWB, specifically WUSB and it's now. Companies need to act fast and WUSB must prove itself to manufacturers, to consumers, and to associations such as the Bluetooth SIG.

According to Fiona Thomson, Research Director for IMS' Connectivity Group, "In this fluid sector, there's always another technology waiting in the wings. There's always another option for OEMs." She added, "For high speed Bluetooth technology, they can use WLAN and 60GHz, with all its supporters, is not far off in technology roll-out terms."

Having said this, IMS Research does believe in UWB and the usage scenarios that the technology offers. Early WUSB-enabled notebook PC announcements from players such as Dell, Toshiba and Lenovo highlight the support UWB has. While these vendors continue to add WUSB to new skews, other vendors are looking to jump on board and integrate UWB as a way of differentiating their products. Some major notebook OEMs have stated that Bluetooth v3.0 will be a requirement going forward.

IMS Research views the notebook market as being integral to the success of the UWB market as a whole. During research for a recently published report entitled, "The World Market for UWB", some notebook OEMs expressed concern that the other half of the ecosystem has been disappointing to date, with fewer than expected UWB-enabled peripheral product announcements. However, UWB is an ideal technology for portable products such as digital cameras and PMPs and IMS Research believe it won't be long before UWB is integrated here.

At around $10, current UWB IC prices are too high for the technology to be integrated into the majority of products. However, as prices drop to $5 and below, IMS Research envisages that UWB market volume will really ramp up to over $1 billion in the next 4 or 5 years.