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SUMMARY
Abstract
Growth of High Speed Applications Necessitate Development of Improved PCB
Connectors
As telecom and computing data applications become advanced the role of printed
circuit board (PCB) connectors is becoming critical. With data transmission
speeds expected to reach 10Gbps in the future, fast paced developments in the
telecom and networking segments combined with a shift from parallel
transmission to serial bit transmission have necessitated the need for
connectors that support high speed data transmission. Since design and
materials used in high-speed backplane connectors impact bandwidth limitation
in communication applications, connector vendors need to constantly redesign
their products to meet the requirements of the communication and computing
industries.
This Frost & Sullivan research service analyzes the global PCB connector
market. It examines the market for different kinds of connectors and lists key
drivers and restraints. It further mentions key participants and forecasts
market and technology trends.
Incorporating Lead-free Manufacturing May Prove to be a Key Challenge
In line with global environmental legislations, the restriction of hazardous
substances (RoHS) law passed by the European Union has resulted in the move to
a lead-free electronics manufacturing paradigm. Research needs to be
undertaken on having plastic housing that withstands higher melting
temperatures, which non-lead finishes are likely to have. This is proving to
be a critical challenge for vendors, as they need to internalize the changes
as well as educate external distributors and end users. Thus, the need for
designing fresh processes and new molds coupled with mounting price
competition from Asian manufacturers is resulting in severe price pressures.
On the other hand, the increase in multi-sourcing agreements (MSAs) is
expected to help manufacturers secure supply sources and ensure better
inventory management. "As MSAs provide common product specifications and
interoperability, manufacturers prefer vendors that are a part of MSA," notes
the analyst of this research. "Rapid changes in communication speed rates have
resulted in frequent changes in product design and MSAs are expected to be a
sourcing assurance tool for all major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
and expanded memory specification (EMS) providers."
High Growth of Niche Verticals Such as Medical and Automotive to Drive Future
Growth
The automotive and medical industries are witnessing a massive increase in the
use of electronic equipment. New medical diagnostic products such as glucose
meters, hand-held diabetes monitors, and other patient care devices involve
the use of electronic circuits that incorporate board-board and board-wire
type of connectors. In addition, the growing popularity of navigational
systems, entertainment systems, and security gadgets in automotive cockpits
has meant that manufacturers now include such devices as part of factory
fittings, thereby increasing the application of PCB connectors.
With a strong gross domestic produce (GDP) growth, capital investments on
telecom and computing networks in developing Asian and east European economies
have shown a sharp rise. "While a healthy global economy is expected to be a
strong driver for overall growth in the PCB connectors market, the backplane
connectors market remains the fastest growing segment," says the analyst.
"Boosted by growth in the voice and data communication industry, this segment
is expected to post sustained double-digit growth over the coming years."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
- 1. Executive Summary
- 1. Market Overview
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Competitive Analysis
- 2. Major Research Findings
- 1. Opportunities and Forecasts
- 2. Segment Analysis
- 3. Conclusion
- 2. Total Global PCB Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Market Overview
- 3. Definitions and Scope
- 4. Market Segmentation
- 5. Challenges
- 6. Market Drivers
- a. Continued Growth of Telecom and Data Communication Markets
- b. High Growth of Niche Verticals Like Medical and Automotive
- c. Growth in Global Economy
- d. Increasing Speed of Data Communication Necessitates Newer
Technology and Higher Growth
- e. Stronger License Agreements Between Top Industry Participants
Increases Market Concentration
- f. Demand for Smaller Form Factor and Advancement of Materials
- 7. Market Restraints
- a. Introduction of Lead Free Legislation Will Result in Changes in
Manufacturing and Sourcing
- b. Longer Time To Market and Higher Development Cost to Deal With
Higher Speed Applications
- c. Large Number of Tier Three Companies Creating Severe Price
Pressure
- 8. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
- 1. Revenue Forecasts
- 2. Geographic Analysis
- 3. End User Analysis
- 4. Sales Distribution and Customer Analysis
- 5. Product Analysis
- 6. Market and Technology Trends
- 3. Competitive Analysis
- 1. Competitive Structure
- 2. Market Share Analysis
- 4. Frost and Sullivan Awards
- 1. Frost and Sullivan Market Leadership Award
- 2. Frost and Sullivan Technology Excellence Award
- 3. Frost and Sullivan Product Line Strategy Award
- 4. Frost and Sullivan Customer Value Leadership Award
- 5. Frost and Sullivan Growth Strategy Award
- 3. Backplane Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
- 1. Market Overview and Definition
- 2. Drivers and Restraints
- 3. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
- 1. Revenue Forecasts
- 2. Geographic Analysis
- 3. End user Analysis
- 4. Market Share Analysis
- 4. Board To Board Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Drivers and Restraints
- 3. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
- 1. Revenue Forecasts
- 2. Geographic Analysis
- 3. End User Analysis
- 4. Market Share Analysis
- 5. Board To Wire Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Drivers and Restraints
- 3. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
- 1. Revenue Forecasts
- 2. Geographic Analysis
- 3. End User Analysis
- 4. Market Share Analysis
- 6. Mezzanine Connectors Market
- 1. Overview
- 1. Market Overview and Definition
- 2. Drivers and Restraints
- 3. Market Engineering Analysis
- 2. Forecasts and Trends
- 1. Revenue Forecasts
- 2. Geographic Analysis
- 3. End user Analysis
- 4. Market Share Analysis
- 7. DSD Tables
- 1. DSD Tables
- 1. Telecom Equipment Spending
- 2. Telecom Investment
- 3. Optic Fiber Length
- 4. Total Broadband Penetration
- 5. Total Broadband Subscribers
List Of Figures
Chapter 1
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (World),
2001-2011
Chapter 2
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Impact of Top Nine Industry Challenges
(World), 2005-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
(World), 2005-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
(World), 2005-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region
(World), 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (Asia), 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (China), 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (Rest of World) 2001-2011
- PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry (World)
2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Telecom industry (World)
2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Data Communication
industry (World) 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Computing Industry
(World) 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Medical Industry (World)
2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Automotive Industry
(World) 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Aerospace Industry
(World) 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Consumer Electronics
Industry (World) 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Industrial Industry
(World) 2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Others Industry (World)
2001-2011
- PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Customer Type (World),
2001-2011
- Total PCB Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (World),
2001-2011
- World PCB Connectors Market: Competitive Structure (World), 2004
- World PCB Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market
Participants (World), 2003-2004
Chapter 3
- Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
- Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
- Backplane Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
- Backplane Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region
(World), 2001-2011
- Backplane Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry
(World) 2001-2011
- Backplane Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market
Participants (World), 2003-2004
Chapter 4
- Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
- Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
- Board-Board Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
- Board-Board Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region
(World), 2001-2011
- Board-Board Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry
(World) 2001-2011
- Board-Board Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market
Participants (World), 2003-2004
Chapter 5
- Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
- Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
- Board-Wire Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
- Board-Wire Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region
(World), 2001-2011
- Board-Wire Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry
(World) 2001-2011
- Board-Wire Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market
Participants (World), 2003-2004
Chapter 6
- Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact
- Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact
- Mezzanine Connectors Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2001-2011
- Mezzanine Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region
(World), 2001-2011
- Mezzanine Connectors Market: Percent of Revenues by End User Industry
(World) 2001-2011
- Mezzanine Connectors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market
Participants (World), 2003-2004
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