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DC-DC Converter Module and IC Trends: Economic Factors, Application Drivers, Business Models, Packaging, VRMs and Technology Developments. Ninth Edition
Darnell Group, Oct 2006, Pages: 25
DC-DC CONVERTERS: ECONOMIC FACTORS, MARKET DRIVERS AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS
Conditions in the dc-dc converter market change regularly. Currently, this market is rife with dynamics that will create shifts that provide both opportunities and threats for power supply makers. In the past, this market has thrived on innovation, which provided growth for the power supply industry, but today a number of economic and business model changes provide a plethora of possibilities. Industry consolidation, both in end markets and in the dc-dc converter market, is creating a number of disruptions
This report chronicles potential opportunities and reports on critical threats in a qualitative manner. Topics discussed in this chapter are economic factors, market drivers, business model changes and technology developments. The trends affecting the share of modules and discrete solutions will be analyzed in both a quantitative and qualitative manner. Additionally, the emerging trend towards integrated solutions, which are currently reaching as high as 10A, will be examined. The adoption of digital power management and digital power control will also be evaluated.
Methodology
The data presented in this report are derived from a comprehensive study of the worldwide dc-dc converter market. The detailed analysis is based on primary data gathered in discussions with major users of dc-dc converters in all regions of the world. All original equipment manufacturer (OEM) consumption data were gathered on a confidential basis. These consumption data were supplemented with a few discussions with major makers of dc-dc converters. It should be emphasized that the input to this study was the result of firsthand discussions with OEM users of dc-dc converters. The conversations with dc-dc converter makers were limited and secondary in importance in the preparation of this report. Of greater importance were discussions with makers of key system components, such as advanced microprocessors, which are primary drivers of key trends in the dc-dc converter market.
Primary data were obtained using 'open questionnaires.' A combination of telephone and in-person interviews were conducted. In-person interviews were conducted either in the plant where the individual works or at various trade shows. The interviews conducted at trade shows were typically performed in a more informal atmosphere and were generally very successful in gathering good quantities of hard data and insights from the individuals being interviewed. All interviews conducted in the course of this research were performed on a confidential basis. The data were used in combination with the responses from all other respondents.
The primary and secondary research included all possible major application areas for dc-dc converters. The data-gathering methodology included primary research in all regions worldwide and was not limited in any way to North America. Secondary research was performed using all available published sources including, but not limited to, non-proprietary, previously performed and related work, all available trade journals, proceedings from related trade conferences, previous industry studies, annual reports, 10Ks, advertising, product literature, and so on.
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