Analog chip market to hit new high in 2006 as demand increases

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Analog chip market to hit new high in 2006 as demand increases

According to market research firm Databeans, the analog chip market is expected to reach new heights in 2006, with sales reaching $37.5 billion, following a relatively flat performance in 2005. Databeans predicts that the analog chip market in 2006 will be much stronger than in 2005, with demand from portable consumer electronics, 3G mobile phones, network upgrades and PCs increasing. In 2005, analog devices accounted for about 14% of the total semiconductor market, and the overall market is expected to rebound in 2006. Databeans also said that the analog market includes amplifiers, comparators, data converters, interfaces, analog power supplies and ASSP/ASIC. In 2005, the top 10 analog chip manufacturers accounted for two-thirds of the market. According to Databeans, the top five analog device suppliers in 2005 were: Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics (ST), Infineon Technologies, Philips Semiconductors and Analog Devices. Maxim Integrated Products and Linear Technology both rose in the rankings.

This article is excerpted from "International Electronic Business"

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