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Strategic Analysis of the Global UWB & Zigbee Chipsets Markets
Frost & Sullivan, Oct 2004
Growing Popularity of Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) and the Demand for Reliable, Efficient Wireless Networking Technologies Promoting Growth of UWB & Zigbee
With the growing need for reliable wireless technology capable of supporting high-speed data transfer and the rising importance of wireless personal area networks (WPANs), Ultra wideband (UWB) and ZigBee chipset technologies are positioned to meet the evolving demands in the wireless networking and control market space. To capitalize on the growing demand created by the absence of a technology that addresses the specific wireless needs, UWB market participants must offer the customers high speed, power efficient solutions that will enhance mobility. The absence of regulations globally is hampering the widespread penetration of UWB, and therefore UWB proponents are coordinating with authorities to enforce legislations to standardize spectrums globally. Proponents of the Zigbee technology have identified that increasing the awareness on the efficiency and potential of the technology amongst consumers is imperative in influencing its adoption and have been actively concentrating on global promotion activities.
Frost & Sullivan’s recent strategic analysis of the global UWB and ZigBee chipsets market offers comprehensive information on market dynamics, drivers, restraints, and trends apart from detailed market forecasts. The research service also includes strategic recommendations to aid participants in effectively planning and capturing the market.
Broad Span of Target Applications Prod UWB Interest and Demand
UWB’s wireless networking capability and versatility ensures its application in segments as diverse as computing, consumer electronics, and mobile communications. For high-speed data transfer applications such as video streaming and faster downloads, among others, UWB is expected to be an ideal fit. 'UWB’s low power consumption and high data rates have proved to be principal drivers for UWB systems in wireless USB and digital home entertainment applications,' says the analyst of this research. 'These characteristics make the technology ideal for applications that require low energy consumption, such as hand-held and consumer electronic devices.'
Superior Power Performance and Growing Significance for Automated Homes Spur ZigBee Markets
As home automation and control is gaining in popularity, the need for developing devices that support superior battery performance is increasing to justify the price-performance ratio of these devices. 'With power requirements being a critical factor in the choice of a wireless device in home network control, ZigBee is ideal as it offers consumers enormous benefits of power savings, and thus, is likely to be favored,' notes the analyst.
The increasing drive for having protective systems at home to enhance safety is expected to drive the adoption of ZigBee since it is specifically designed to serve these applications. Within the next 2-3 years, a minimum of 100 to 150 ZigBee chips are anticipated to be present in every home.
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