MEMS-Making a Move in the Consumer Electronics Market

SUMMARY

Following on the heels of the success of DLP (Digital Light Processing) in the digital TV market, MEMS is positioned to expand to a broad array of consumer applications, ranging from other home consumer devices like game consoles to portable consumer electronics devices, such as digital camcorders to GPS devices.

This report examines the growing opportunity for MEMS devices in consumer electronics to replace existing components like crystal oscillators and add new features. The report also looks at the companies demonstrating interest in the technology and anticipated adoption timelines by technology and application.

The report provides:

• WW unit shipments for more than 11 different consumer applications
• Potential MEMS applications for various devices within each of the seven application categories, including audio, video, games, image capture, appliances, personal care products, and sports and toys
• Sample companies showing interest in using various MEMS technologies
• WW unit, revenue, and ASP forecast for MEMS in consumer electronics

Key findings from the report:

• The CAGR of unit shipments will be 49.7% from 2006 through 2010, reaching a level of 143.2 million units
• Revenue growth will be limited to an 11.0% CAGR because of lower priced MEMS components making up a larger portion of unit shipments
• Pressure sensors have the greatest potential in consumer electronics in the short-term, followed by microphones and displays

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Executive Summary
• Methodology
  • Defining Consumer
  • Defining MEMS
• Introduction
• Consumer Electronics Market
  • Audio
    • Digital Audio Players
    • Musical Instruments
  • Video
    • Televisions
    • Remotes
    • Portable Media Players
    • Home Theater
  • Games
    • Handhelds
    • Consoles
    • PC-Based Games
  • Image Capture
    • Cameras
    • Camcorders
  • Home Appliances
  • Personal Care
    • Hearing Aids
    • Bio Monitors
  • Sports and Toys
  • Other
  • Sub Assemblies
• MEMS Products
  • Motion Sensors
    • Accelerometers
    • Gyros
    • Which to Use?
  • Other Sensors
    • Pressure Sensors
    • Microphones
  • Oscillators and Resonators
  • Displays
    • Projectors
    • Panels
  • Other
  • Memory
  • Fuel Cells
• Outlook and Forecast

List of Tables

• Table 1. Consumer Electronics MEMS Market (Units and US$ in Millions, ASP in US$)
• Table 2. Worldwide Unit Shipments of Representative Consumer Electronics Products (Units in Thousands)
• Table 3. MP3 Player Unit Shipments (Units in Millions)
• Table 4. PMP Unit Shipments (Units in Millions)
• Table 5. Handheld Game Platforms (Units in Millions)
• Table 6. Game Consoles (Units in Millions)
• Table 7. Digital Cameras (Units in Millions)
• Table 8. Digital Camcorders (Units in Millions)
• Table 9. Firms with Interests in MEMS Motion Sensors
• Table 10. Firms with Interests in MEMS Microphones
• Table 11. Firms with Interests in MEMS-Based Oscillators
• Table 12. Firms with Interests in MEMS Displays
• Table 13. Firms with Interests in MEMS Memory
• Table 14. Firms with Interests in MEMS Fuel Cells
• Table 15. Consumer Electronics MEMS Market Revenue (US$ in Millions), Unit Shipments (in Millions), and ASP (in US$)

List of Figures

• Figure 1. Consumer Electronics MEMS Market, Revenue and Unit Shipments, 2006- 2010 (Units and US$ in Millions)
• Figure 2. 2006 MEMS Revenue Distribution by Device Category
• Figure 3. 2006 MEMS Revenue Distribution by Major Market Segments
• Figure 4. MP3 Player Unit Shipments, Total and with HDD (Units in Millions)
• Figure 5. The Loop TV Remote
• Figure 6. PMP Unit Shipments (Units in Millions)
• Figure 7. Handheld Game Platforms (Units in Millions)
• Figure 8. The XWand
• Figure 9. Game Consoles (Units in Millions)
• Figure 10. Digital Cameras (Units in Millions)
• Figure 11. Digital Camcorders (Units in Millions)
• Figure 12. Celestron's SkyScout
• Figure 13. The Acceleglove
• Figure 14. MEMS Accelerometer Chips Showing X or Y Axis (Left) and Z Axis (Right) Sensors
• Figure 15. MEMS Gyro Chip
• Figure 16. MEMS Microphone, Portion of Wafer
• Figure 17. MEMS Resonator for Oscillator Application
• Figure 18. TI's DLP Chip
• Figure 19. MEMS Memory- Cantilevers and Tips
• Figure 20. A MEMS Honeycomb Structure in a Fuel Cell
• Figure 21. Screenshot of US TSA Banned and Allowed Flammable Items
• Figure 22. Summary of MEMS Device Status in Major Consumer Products
• Figure 23. Consumer Electronics MEMS Market- Revenue (US$ and Units in Millions)