Crystal and Oscillator Suppliers Enjoy Growth in 2004 - Top Suppliers Fend Off Threat From Emerging Asian Suppliers

Frequency Control Insights (FCI) has released its findings on the crystal and oscillator market, which show the market grew 13.9% in 2004 to $2.88 billion.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2005 -- Frequency Control Insights (FCI) has released its findings on the crystal and oscillator market, which show the market grew 13.9% in 2004 to $2.88 billion.

There was strong unit growth in all product segments that was driven by growth in all application areas of electronic equipment. Average Selling Price (ASP) decline was minimal across the board, as volume in many product segments transitioned to higher value miniature ceramic packages.

Most of the top tier suppliers held their market positions in 2004, with some shifting in particular product categories. Tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers in Taiwan, China, and Korea, who have been making aggressive sales efforts over the last few years, failed to take away a large amount of share from the top tier suppliers.

Supplier consolidation is helping the competitive dynamics and making for a healthier supply and demand balance. Two major consolidations in the last year were Vectron acquiring Corning Frequency Control and Epson acquiring Toyocom.

The market for crystals and oscillators will grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2004 through 2009, reaching $3.9 billion.

Currently, there are no major threats on the horizon for crystals and oscillators. MEMS resonators are still coming out of research and development and need to prove that they can be truly cost competitive with crystal resonators. All-silicon based oscillators can only achieve tolerances that compete with ceramic resonators.

FCIs results are available in its Crystal and Oscillator Market Research -- H1 2005" report. The report provides a detailed look at the crystal and oscillator market providing forecasts for all major product categories, in addition to supplier market shares.

The full report is available for $2,500. The supplier market share portion only can be purchased for $500.

About Frequency Control Insights
Frequency Control Insights (FCI) is a market research and consulting firm for the frequency control industry. FCI provides insight into the crystal resonator, crystal oscillator, and ceramic resonator markets. In addition, FCI follows the timing/clock IC market and its impact on the resonator and oscillator markets. FCI is a recognized source in the industry and has extensive knowledge and experience in the frequency control market. FCI is highly focused and therefore can deliver quality research for frequency control components. If you are interested in learning more about FCI's offerings, please E-mail us at info@fcinsights.com.

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