New Baseband Solutions Fuel Mobile Broadband Devices
In-Stat/MDR, May 2010, Pages: 40
Broadband connectivity is a critical factor for an increasing number of mobile devices to provide network and Internet connectivity. As a result, the integration of baseband technology into mobile platforms like handset, computing devices, and mobile CE devices will continue to increase. At the same time, existing 3G networks are being stressed by data traffic that is increasing at exponential levels increasing the need to transition to 4G networks.
This report examines technical and market dynamics surrounding the integration of baseband modems in mobile devices.
70% of all Mobile Devices to be Baseband Modem enabled by 2014
The transition to 4G communication standards has begun, but the transition will be slow, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). One indication of the sluggish pace: While 70% of mobile devices will be baseband-enabled by 2014, only 3.6% of mobile devices with baseband connectivity will be using 4G standards. This is the case even though existing 3G networks are being stressed by data traffic that is increasing at exponential levels.
“Computing and mobile consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers are integrating baseband modems into their devices at a feverish pace over the next few years,” says Jim McGregor, In-Stat analyst. “Unfortunately, the transition to 4G wireless technologies is not going to keep pace as adoption is challenged by multiple wireless standards, limited spectrum availability, constricting business models, and other market and industry issues.”
Recent research by In-Stat found the following:
About 2 billion mobile devices out of a total of 2.8 billion will ship with baseband modem technology in 2014.
Despite the early lead of WiMAX, LTE is expected to account for 61.2% of 4G-enabled mobile devices in 2014.
Smartphones and computing devices are the only devices expected to transition to 4G technologies over the next five years. Feature-phones and mobile CE devices will remain on 2G/3G networks because of lower performance, cost, and power requirements.
Recent In-Stat research, New Baseband Solutions Fuel Mobile Broadband Devices (#IN1004449SI), covers the worldwide market for integrated baseband modems for mobile devices. It includes:
Examination of technical and market dynamics surrounding the integration of baseband modems in mobile devices.
Unit sale forecasts of handsets, computing devices, and CE devices by wireless communication standard through 2014.
IC vendor profiles: Altair Semiconductor, Beecem Communications, Broadcom, Comsys Mobile, GCT Semiconductor, Icera, Infineon, Intel, Qualcomm, Sequans Communications, Wavesat, and others.
This research is part of 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.
Executive Summary
The Importance of Connectivity
Definition of Mobile Broadband
Applications
Communication Standards
Integrated vs. Discrete
Moore’s Law
Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
Vendor Profiles
Altair Semiconductor
Beceem Communications
Broadcom
Comsys Mobile
GCT Semiconductor
Icera
Infineon
Intel
Qualcomm
Sequans Communications
Wavesat
Others
Market Outlook
Baseband Technology by Device Category
Handsets
Computing
Portable Consumer Electronics (CE)
Summary
Methodology
Glossary
List of Tables
List of Figures
Related In-Stat Reports
List of Tables
Table 1. Altair Mobile Baseband Modem Products
Table 2. Beceem Communications Mobile Baseband Products
Table 3. Broadcom Mobile Baseband Modem Products
Table 4. Comsys Mobile Baseband Modem Products
Table 5. GCT Semiconductor Mobile Baseband Modem Products
Table 6. Icera Mobile Baseband Modem Products
Table 7. Infineon Mobile Baseband Modem Products
Table 8. Intel Mobile Baseband Modem Products
Table 9. Sequans Communications Mobile Baseband Products
Table 10. Wavesat Mobile Baseband Modem Products
Table 11. Mobile Device and Baseband Integration Forecast, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 12. Mobile Baseband Forecast by Device and Enabled Connectivity, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 13. Grouping of Major 2G and 3G Communication Standards
Table 14. Cellphone Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 15. Smartphone Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 16. MID/Tablet Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 17. Mini-Note Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 18. Notebook PC Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 19. External Modem Module Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 20. External Module Forecast by Form Factor, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 21. Personal Navigation (PND) Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 22. E-Reader Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Table 23. Mobile Modem Forecast by Communication Standard, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
List of Figures
Figure 1. Annual Baseband Modem Shipments in Mobile Devices, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
Figure 2. Wireless Standards Evolution
Figure 3. Impact of Moore’s Law on Die Size
Figure 4. Mobile Baseband Forecast by Device, 2009–2014 (Units in Thousands)
- Altair Semiconductor
- Beceem Communications
- Broadcom
- Comsys Mobile
- GCT Semiconductor
- Icera
- Infineon
- Intel
- Qualcomm
- Sequans Communications
- Wavesat
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