This study examines the market for components going into 802.11 WLAN client and infrastructure markets. This includes 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, dual-band 802.11a+b/g chipsets, 802.11n, and "pre-n" and "draft-n" components shipping into client-side applications and access point devices. IDC forecasts WLAN semiconductor revenue will increase from $1.5 billion in 2005 to $3.2 billion by 2010, a 17% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

Companies Mentioned: Intel; Broadcom; Conexant; Texas Instruments; Marvell; RF Micro Devices; Atheros; Airgo Networks; Agere Systems; Philips; STMicroelectronics; Microsoft; Apple; Nokia; Samsung

• In This Study
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Situation Overview
• Future Outlook
  • Forecast and Assumptions
  • Figure: Worldwide WLAN Semiconductor Revenue by Standard, 2005-2010
  • Table: Worldwide WLAN Semiconductor Revenue by Standard, 2005-2010 ($M)
  • Figure: Worldwide WLAN Semiconductor Shipments by Standard, 2005-2010
  • Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide WLAN Semiconductor Market, 2006-2010
    • WLAN Semiconductor Forecast by End-Market Application
    • Figure: Worldwide WLAN Semiconductor Revenue by Application, 2005-2010
    • Table: Worldwide WLAN Semiconductor Revenue by Application, 2005-2010 ($M)
      • Aftermarket Devices
      • Mobile PCs
      • Figure: Worldwide WLAN Mobile PC Shipments and Attach Rate, 2005-2010
      • Desktop PCs
      • Mobile Devices
      • Consumer Devices
      • Figure: Worldwide Consumer Device WLAN Semiconductor Shipment Share by Application, 2010
      • Printers/Multifunction Peripherals
      • Access Points
      • Figure: Worldwide WLAN Residential Gateway Shipments, 2005-2010
  • Market Trends
    • Pre-n, Draft-n, and 802.11n Interoperability
    • WLAN Chipset Pricing Continues to Slide
    • Figure: Worldwide WLAN Chipset Pricing by Standard, 2005-2010
  • Market Context
  • Figure: Worldwide WLAN Semiconductor Revenue, 2004-2010: Comparison of April 2005 and September 2006 Forecasts
  • Table: Worldwide WLAN Semiconductor Revenue, 2004-2010: Comparison of April 2005 and September 2006 Forecasts ($M)
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  • Related Research
  • Glossary
  • Synopsis