“As Wi-Fi appears in more and more devices the demand for additional bandwidth will grow along with it,” says Greg Potter, NPD In-Stat Analyst.
ScottsdalE, Ariz. (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
The Wi-Fi chipset market continues to march forward at a brisk pace as a growing number of consumer electronics are integrating Wi-Fi. As the demand for devices with Wi-Fi connectivity grows, and as prices for chipsets decrease, new markets for Wi-Fi are opening in areas traditionally dominated by other wireless connectivity standards. According to new NPD In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com) research, new markets such as smart meters, wireless mice, automobiles, and home automation will help drive sales of Wi-Fi chipsets to $6.1 billion in 2015.
“As Wi-Fi appears in more and more devices the demand for additional bandwidth will grow along with it,” says Greg Potter, Analyst. “Granted, broadband speeds are not yet fully utilizing the available bandwidth allowed by Wi-Fi. However, newer use cases—such as streaming high-definition video from devices to the TV—necessitate an increase in bandwidth. New standards such as 802.11ac aim to provide that necessary speed increase.”
Key research findings include:
New NPD In-Stat research, Wi-Fi Chipsets: Is 802.11ac The New Black? (#IN1104996SI), provides recent news in Wi-Fi, analysis of new standards such as 802.11ac and Wi-Fi Direct, analysis of low-power chipsets, and of monolithic, combo, and embedded chipsets. Chipsets are forecast by type (monolithic, combo, embedded) and by standard (802.11a/bg, 802.11n, 802.11ac) with data provided for the years 2010 through 2015. Data and analysis are presented on the number of Wi-Fi chipsets shipped worldwide across 33 different product categories, including:
This research is part of NPD In-Stat’s Mobile Technology service, which provides analysis of the market for technologies, IP, and semiconductors that enable next-generation mobile devices, including processors, graphics, modems, GPS, displays, memory, storage, operating systems, software, and human interfaces.
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