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Dataquest Guide: Methodology and Definitions for Semiconductor Devices and Applications, 2008
23 November 2007
 
Gerald Van Hoy  

This document outlines our research methodology for compiling statistics on the worldwide semiconductor market, and our approach to market share and forecast analysis. We also define semiconductor devices and applications.





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Table of Contents


    
 Analysis

1.0
    
 Market Share and Forecast Overview and Methodology

1.1
    
 Market Share Methodology
1.2
    
 Forecast Methodology
2.0
    
 Semiconductor Device Definitions

2.1
    
 General Purpose

2.1.1
    
 Memory

2.1.1.1
    
 Volatile Memory
2.1.1.2
    
 Nonvolatile Memory
2.1.1.3
    
 Other Memory ICs
2.1.2
    
 Microcomponents

2.1.2.1
    
 Microprocessors
2.1.2.2
    
 Microcontrollers
2.1.2.3
    
 Digital Signal Processors
2.1.3
    
 General-Purpose Logic

2.1.3.1
    
 FPGAs/PLDs
2.1.3.2
    
 Standard Logic
2.1.3.3
    
 LCD Drivers
2.1.3.4
    
 Other General-Purpose Logic
2.1.4
    
 General-Purpose Analog

2.1.4.1
    
 Amplifiers and Comparators
2.1.4.2
    
 Voltage Regulators and References
2.1.4.3
    
 Data Converters, Switches and Multiplexers
2.1.4.4
    
 Interfaces
2.1.4.5
    
 Other Analog
2.1.5
    
 Discretes

2.1.5.1
    
 Transistors
2.1.5.2
    
 Diodes
2.1.6
    
 Optical Semiconductors

2.1.6.1
    
 Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps/Displays
2.1.6.2
    
 Couplers
2.1.6.3
    
 Image Sensors
2.1.6.4
    
 Laser Diodes
2.1.6.5
    
 Photosensors
2.1.6.6
    
 Other Optoelectronics
2.1.7
    
 Sensors
2.2
    
 Application-Specific Devices

2.2.1
    
 ASICs

2.2.1.1
    
 OEM/Foundry Direct ASICs
2.2.1.2
    
 SLI/SOC ASICs
2.2.1.3
    
 Data Processing ASICs
2.2.1.4
    
 Communications ASICs
2.2.1.5
    
 Consumer ASICs
2.2.1.6
    
 Automotive ASICs
2.2.1.7
    
 Industrial, Medical and Other ASICs
2.2.1.8
    
 Military/Aerospace ASICs
2.2.2
    
 Application-Specific Standard Products

2.2.2.1
    
 System-Level Integration and System on Chip Application-Specific Standard Products
2.2.2.2
    
 Data Processing Application-Specific Standard Products
2.2.2.3
    
 Communications Application-Specific Standard Products
2.2.2.4
    
 Consumer Application-Specific Standard Products
2.2.2.5
    
 Automotive Application-Specific Standard Products
2.2.2.6
    
 Industrial, Medical and Other Application-Specific Standard Products
3.0
    
 Semiconductor Application Definitions

3.1
    
 Data Processing Electronics

3.1.1
    
 Desktop PCs and Desktop PC Motherboards

3.1.1.1
    
 PCs, Desktop (Motherboards)
3.1.1.2
    
 PCs, Desktop (CPU and Memory)
3.1.2
    
 Mobile PCs/Mobile PC Subsystems

3.1.2.1
    
 PCs, Mobile (Subsystems)
3.1.2.2
    
 PCs, Mobile (CPU and Memory)
3.1.3
    
 Other Computers

3.1.3.1
    
 Handheld Computers
3.1.3.2
    
 Mainframes and Supercomputers
3.1.3.3
    
 Servers, Entry-Level
3.1.3.4
    
 Servers, Midrange
3.1.3.5
    
 Workstations
3.1.4
    
 Compute Electronics Peripherals

3.1.4.1
    
 Graphics Cards
3.1.4.2
    
 Memory Cards
3.1.4.3
    
 Memory Modules
3.1.4.4
    
 Monitors, CRT and Flat Panel
3.1.4.5
    
 Printers
3.1.4.6
    
 RS3, Flash Cards
3.1.4.7
    
 RS3, USB Flash Drives
3.1.4.8
    
 Smart Cards
3.1.4.9
    
 Other Data Processing Electronics
3.1.5
    
 Data Storage Electronics

3.1.5.1
    
 Direct-Attached Storage and Fabric-Attached Storage
3.1.5.2
    
 Optical Disk Drives
3.1.5.3
    
 Hard Disk Drives
3.1.5.4
    
 Storage Network Infrastructure
3.1.5.5
    
 Solid-State Drive (SSD)
3.1.5.6
    
 Tape Storage
3.1.6
    
 Wired Communications

3.1.6.1
    
 Cable Modem Customer Premises Equipment
3.1.6.2
    
 Cable Modem Head End
3.1.6.3
    
 CO Line Cards and System Cores
3.1.6.4
    
 Digital Subscriber Line Customer Premises Equipment
3.1.6.5
    
 Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers
3.1.6.6
    
 LAN Switches
3.1.6.7
    
 LAN Network Interface Card and LAN On Motherboard
3.1.6.8
    
 Legacy Phone CPE
3.1.6.9
    
 Premises Line Cards and System Cores
3.1.6.10
    
 Public Infrastructure, Access
3.1.6.11
    
 Public Infrastructure, Switching
3.1.6.12
    
 Public Infrastructure, Transmission
3.1.6.13
    
 Remote Access Server/Remote Access Concentrator
3.1.6.14
    
 Routers
3.1.6.15
    
 SONET/SDH
3.1.6.16
    
 Other Communications
3.1.7
    
 Wireless Communications

3.1.7.1
    
 Digital Cellular 2G
3.1.7.2
    
 Digital Cellular 2.5G
3.1.7.3
    
 Digital Cellular 3G
3.1.7.4
    
 Digital Cordless
3.1.7.5
    
 Wireless LAN
3.1.8
    
 Mobile Infrastructure

3.1.8.1
    
 MI, Baseband
3.1.8.2
    
 MI, Communications Interface
3.1.8.3
    
 MI, Control Processor
3.1.8.4
    
 MI, Power Amplifier
3.1.8.5
    
 MI, Power Supply
3.1.8.6
    
 MI, Transceiver
3.1.9
    
 Other Mobile Communications

3.1.9.1
    
 Mobile Radio
3.1.9.2
    
 Pagers (One-Way and Two-Way)
3.1.9.3
    
 Analog Cordless Handsets
3.1.9.4
    
 Analog Cellular Handsets
3.1.9.5
    
 Wireless Broadband Access
3.1.9.6
    
 Stand-Alone Wireless Personal Area Networking Devices
3.1.9.7
    
 Land Mobile Equipment
3.1.9.8
    
 Other Mobile Equipment
3.1.10
    
 Consumer Electronics

3.1.10.1
    
 Analog Camcorders
3.1.10.2
    
 Analog Set-Top Boxes
3.1.10.3
    
 CD Players
3.1.10.4
    
 Digital Audio Players
3.1.10.5
    
 Digital Camcorders
3.1.10.6
    
 Digital STBs
3.1.10.7
    
 Digital Still Cameras
3.1.10.8
    
 DVDs
3.1.10.9
    
 MiniDisc Players
3.1.10.10
    
 TVs, Analog CRT
3.1.10.11
    
 TVs, LCD
3.1.10.12
    
 TVs, Digital CRT
3.1.10.13
    
 TVs, Plasma
3.1.10.14
    
 TVs, Rear Projection
3.1.10.15
    
 VCRs
3.1.10.16
    
 Video Game Devices
3.1.10.17
    
 Other Consumer Electronics
3.1.11
    
 Automotive Electronics

3.1.11.1
    
 Anti-Lock Braking System
3.1.11.2
    
 Airbags
3.1.11.3
    
 Airbag Control Module
3.1.11.4
    
 Airbag Satellite Crash Sensor
3.1.11.5
    
 Fixed Navigation Systems
3.1.11.6
    
 Portable Navigation Devices
3.1.11.7
    
 Auto Stereos
3.1.11.8
    
 Climate Control Units
3.1.11.9
    
 Dashboard Instrument Clusters
3.1.11.10
    
 Engine Control Units
3.1.11.11
    
 Remote and Keyless Entry
3.1.11.12
    
 Other Automotive
3.1.12
    
 Industrial Electronics

3.1.12.1
    
 Manufacturing Systems
3.1.12.2
    
 Medical Equipment
3.1.12.3
    
 Security and Energy Management
3.1.12.4
    
 Test and Measurement
3.1.12.5
    
 Other Industrial Electronics
3.1.13
    
 Military and Civil Aerospace Electronics


List of Figures


Figure 1. 
 Database Components
 

Figure 2. 
 Semiconductor Forecast Model for a Given Geographic Region
 

Figure 3. 
 Forecast Revision Methodology
 



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