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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 8, 2009
07:59 (GMT+8)
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Wi-Fi still rules as CE network connections grow, says ABI Research Oct 15, 16:32 Wi-Fi connections in consumer electronics devices will rise from 113 million in 2008 to more than 285 million by 2012 with the growth of connected consumer electronics devices, according to ABI Research. Read more |
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Lanner introduces automotive DVR with 3G wireless and 4-channel H.264 Sep 3, 15:10 Lanner Electronics has announced the release of the VW-1104, a compact mobile DVR platform built on the Intel Atom CPU and offering Wi-Fi, 3G mobile and GPS communications along with four-channel H.264 video capture and compression. Read more |
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Wi-Fi-enabled handset shipments growing fast, says ABI Research Aug 28, 16:58 Dual-mode cellular/Wi-Fi handset shipments will double between 2009 and 2011, and this year is expected to see 144 million handsets shipped, with forecasts for 2011 at just over 300 million, according to ABI Research. Read more |
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One billion Wi-Fi chipsets to ship in 2011, says ABI Research Aug 20, 17:01 Wi-Fi seems to be all-pervasive, and in the year 2011 alone, Wi-Fi chipset vendors will ship one billion units, according to ABI Research. By the end of the following year a cumulative five billion such chipsets will have shipped since the firm began tracking Wi-Fi chipsets in 2000. Read more |
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Samsung unveils three new digital cameras for launch in August Aug 17, 10:40 Samsung Electronics on August 14 debuted three new digital camera models, ST500, ST550 and ST1000, for launch simultaneously in Taiwan, South Korea, the US, the UK and other main markets later in August 2009, according to Samsung Electronics Taiwan. Read more |
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Taiwan WiMAX CPE shipment value to grow, WLAN shipment value to fall in 2009, says MIC Aug 3, 12:24 Shipment value of the Taiwan wireless communications equipment industry in 2009 is forecast to reach US$3.22 billion, down approximately 14.4% compared to 2008, but the WiMAX CPE industry is forecast to achieve growth in 2009, according to Taipei-based Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC). Read more |
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Intel to launch 32nm Arrandale CPUs in 1Q10 Jul 24, 17:10 Intel will launch its Calpella notebook platform during the period from September 29-October 23, and is planning to launch 32nm Arrandale CPUs in the first quarter of 2010, according to sources at notebook makers. Read more |
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Taiwan PA supplier Epic Communications entering handset PA market Jul 24, 15:28 Taiwan power amplifier (PA) maker Epic Communications said it is turning to focus on the handset PA market and expects to begin shipments in the second half of 2010 at the earliest. Read more |
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20 million wireless networked TVs to ship in 2011, says ABI Research Jul 22, 13:57 In 2011 some 20 million TVs offering wireless connectivity will be shipped worldwide, according to ABI Research. As part of the continuing trend towards networked home entertainment, TV sets will increasingly include wired or wireless connections to online content. This segment is expected to show linear growth through 2014. Read more |
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MediaTek gearing up new WCDMA and DSC chips Jun 17, 14:36 MediaTek is expected to introduce a lineup of new chip solutions for WCDMA handsets and digital still cameras (DSCs) soon, with volume production slated for the latter half of 2009, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Broadcom Crystal HD solution selected by HP, Acer Jun 8, 11:29 Broadcom has recently introduced a family of netbook products, including Crystal HD solution, which has been selected by Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Acer, and three InConcert modules. Read more |
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Alternative positioning technologies the key to unlocking the handset, says ABI Research Jun 4, 14:58 While GPS has become a standard feature in smartphones driven by the popularity of mapping, navigation and LBS applications, GPS penetration in feature phones remains low outside the US. Despite Nokia's announcement of GPS-enabled S40 phones such as the 6700 classic and the 6600i slide, it will take several years before GPS becomes widespread in mid- and low-end handsets in Europe and Asia. At the same time several US carriers continue to lock down GPS functionality for third-party LBS developers, according to ABI Research. Read more |
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Ralink forecasts more than 30% shipment growth for WLAN chips in 2Q09 Jun 4, 12:18 Networking IC designer Ralink Technology has upward adjusted its second-quarter WLAN chip shipment growth to more than 30% thanks to Wi-Fi deployments in China. The company estimated shipments of WLAN chips to the China market will account for over 20% of its total shipments in 2009. Ralink's revenues in May and June are expected to hit a monthly record, market watchers estimated. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Nvidia and partners unveil Tegra-based products Jun 3, 10:54 Nvidia and industry partners have unveiled 12 new high-definition mobile Internet devices (MIDs) all powered by Nvidia's Tegra processor. These new Tegra-based devices, which include netbooks and tablets, deliver desktop-class Internet browsing with Flash video and animation acceleration, and up to 1080p video playback, highlighted Nvidia. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Intel introduces new CPUs, chipset, and wireless technology Jun 2, 17:04 Intel has introduced four new processors, including a low-power version, and a value chipset, to usher in mainstream ultra-thin notebooks. Intel CULV processors will enable new consumer notebook designs less than an inch thick, weighing 2-5 pounds, and at mainstream price points. Read more |
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Dell introduces 10-inch netbook for education May 20, 14:33 Dell has launched its new Latitude 2100 netbook which has been tailored to suit the needs of the education sector. Read more |
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Ralink launches integrated wireless cable modem gateway Apr 9, 14:20 Networking IC designer Ralink Technology has recently announced that its RT3052, a highly integrated single-chip 802.11n Wi-Fi router with firmware and interfaces, has been optimized for deployment with Texas Instruments (TI)'s high-speed Puma 5 family of DOCSIS 3.0 platform for cable modems, set-top boxes (STBs), gateways and video gateways. This new platform delivers the combination of 300Mbps Wi-Fi router performance and DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem technology required to support next-generation voice, video, and data services over wireless cable modem gateways. Read more |
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Wi-Fi 802.11n chips in short supply, says paper Newswatch - Mar 17, 16:22 Networking IC designer Realtek Semiconductor has increased 802.11n chip orders to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) thanks to strong netbook sales in China, India and other emerging markets. The shortage of 11n chips will last till the end of May, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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Wi-Fi access point shipments to exceed 70 million by 2010, forecasts ABI Research Mar 12, 15:33 The global WLAN market has grown tremendously in recent years, ABI Research has commented. Wi-Fi in particular has been successful because of its ease of deployment in both consumer and enterprise environments. It is neater to deploy wireless than run cables throughout the home, and Wi-Fi is much cheaper to deploy than wired networks in the business space. ABI Research noted that global access point shipments are forecast to exceed 70 million by 2010, of which, an overwhelming 90% will be generated by the SOHO and consumer markets. Read more |
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Tomizone signs global alliance agreement with D-Link Mar 4, 16:50 Tomizone, Australasia's largest Wi-Fi service and global Wi-Fi Hotspot provider, has announced that it has signed up with D-Link's Global Alliance Program agreement as a solution partner, marking another major milestone for the company's ongoing expansion and growth. Read more |
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Wi-Fi-enabled handset shipments to double from 2008 through 2010, says ABI Research Feb 16, 10:31 Shipments of Wi-Fi-enabled cellular handsets will double in volume by the end of 2010, compared to January 2008, and that growth curve is expected to continue through 2013, according to ABI Research. Read more |
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802.11n to lead the WLAN chip market in 2009 Feb 13, 17:15 Single chip 1X1T 802.11n solutions are expected to largely replace 802.11g chips this year because the price difference between the two has narrowed, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Ralink receives 802.11n orders from Asustek and Acer Feb 13, 17:13 Ralink Technology is reported to have received 802.11n single chip orders for netbooks from Asustek Computer and Acer. The orders are expected to help increase Ralink's Wi-Fi market share in the global notebook market in 2009, according to market sources. Read more |
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SiP getting popular in Wi-Fi chip packaging, says paper Newswatch - Jan 12, 16:32 Atheros Communications, Ralink Technology, Broadcom and Marvell are forging closer relationships with Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) in order to secure system in package (SiP) capacity needed this year, as system makers, such as Hewlett-Packard (HP), Sony, Asustek Computer and Apple, have asked Wi-Fi chip suppliers to ship their products in SiP, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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Ralink expects 26% sales increase in 2009 amid WLAN chip diversification Oct 29, 14:21 Ralink Technology has reported third-quarter sales at NT$1.28 billion (US$38.39 million), up 5% sequentially and up 24.6% on year. Gross margin was 37.7%, down 3.5% compared to the second quarter. Read more |
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Ralink to see sales growth in 4Q and 2009 amid continued growth in the WLAN market Oct 20, 15:16 Fourth-quarter sales for Ralink Technology are expected to grow 6-9% sequentially, which would represent a company record, thanks to strong shipment of its new WLAN chips from new customers. The company's gross margins in the fourth quarter are expected to increase as well, according to market watchers. Read more |
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More chip integration expected in handset market Sep 22, 12:18 As smartphone functionality is becoming more diverse and comprehensive, chip designers are looking to integrate more functionality into a single chip to minimize power consumption, according to industry players. Read more |
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WLAN making more inroads in the handset market Jun 26, 11:07 According to new a research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, WLAN will become the next prevalent connectivity technology in mass-market mobile handsets. The number of handsets with integrated WLAN is forecasted to grow from 27 million in 2007 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 71.5% to 400 million in 2012, corresponding to an attach rate of 25%. WLAN will primarily be used for high-speed Internet access in home or office networks and file transfer of for instance photos and media libraries. Mobile operators no longer consider WLAN a threat against data revenues, said André Malm, telecom analyst, Berg Insight. As flat-rate plans for data access become the norm, encouraging subscribers to use a local Internet connection actually makes much sense as a way to prevent data overload in mobile networks, Malm explained. Read more |
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Trends in the Wi-Fi industry: An interview with Michael Hurlson of Broadcom Jun 9, 11:17 Just before Broadcom spoke at the Computex CE Summit on June 4, Digitimes had the opportunity to chat with Michael Hurlson, vice president and general manager for the Home and Wireless Networking Business Unit at Broadcom about trends and topics in the global WLAN industry. Read more |
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Computex 2008: Handlink showing coin-operated Wi-Fi access machine Jun 6, 01:50 Wi-Fi access point maker Handlink is displaying its Wi-Fi kiosk products at this year's Computex. Read more |
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Computex 2008: Lanready featuring Wi-Fi access devices Jun 6, 01:30 Wi-Fi access device maker Lanready is featuring its A300 industrial Wi-Fi access point at Computex 2008. Read more |
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