Analog IC Markets Prosper in 2006

Reno, NV -- June 23, 2006 -- Databeans, a semiconductor market intelligence supplier, has just released its annual market report on analog ICs, titled "2006 Analog." In this study, the market research firm discusses trends and emerging market opportunities for analog products, which include amplifiers, comparators, data converters, power management ICs, and application specific devices used by markets such as automotive, computer storage and peripherals, consumer, wireless and wired communications, and industrial. 

According to the report, worldwide analog product revenue is expected to outperform many other semiconductor product markets in 2006.  Databeans expects analog sales to be higher in all of the major markets, and in communications and consumer segments especially, driven by the increased demand from portable electronics and handsets, and by increasing consumption by the Asia Pacific region.  Databeans' semiconductor forecast has been calling for an increase in revenue of 14 percent for 2006, while the company's analog revenue forecast calls for an increase of 23 percent.

Although revenue growth was relatively flat in 2005, and limited for the most part, Analog was driven by demand for wireless, consumer electronics, and of course by the foundries, such as TSMC.  For 2006, Analog will be much stronger, with the increased demand coming from portable consumer electronics, 3G handsets, and network upgrades.  Anything portable will need improved battery management; and higher processing performance will require faster data conversion and greater precision in amplification. Analog suppliers will have opportunities to increase revenue substantially, and to expand gross margins as well.

This new study provides an in-depth look at analog IC market trends. The report covers regional markets, Europe, Asia Pacific, Americas, and Japan and provides forecasts for Analog by product.  Also included is a comprehensive look at application markets and what drives growth for analog ICs.  Top level market share data is presented here, but clients can also purchase a larger report with all of year 2005 analog market share data, covering all 11 categories of analog products.

Significant findings include:

• Global spending on analog IC products expected to reach $38 million in 2006.
• Long term growth trend expected to average 11 percent each year for revenue and
  12 percent each year for units.
• Wireless and power continue to dominate in terms of volume and revenue share.
• Worldwide leaders include Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies,
  Philips Semiconductors, and Analog Devices.

Worldwide Analog Market Forecast

	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	06-11 CAGR%
$M	31,922	37,960	43,828	48,160	53,356	59,122	64,291	11.1%
MU	57,922	71,649	82,471	90,767	103,368	113,847	126,317	12.0%
ASP	$0.55	$0.53	$0.53	$0.53	$0.52	$0.52	$0.51	-0.8%

Databeans Estimates

About Databeans
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