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An Analysis Of The US Denial Order's Impact On ZTE Smartphone and 5G Developments

  • Report

  • 17 Pages
  • May 2018
  • Region: United States
  • Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC)
  • ID: 4541082

The U.S. Department of Commerce imposed a denial order against ZTE on April 16, 2018, banning American businesses or individuals from selling high-tech components and technologies to the Chinese telecommunications equipment maker. Given that American companies provide most of the APs (Application Processors), RF (Radio Frequency) components, and operating systems used in ZTE smartphones, the ban severely impacts the future operations of the corporation. Following Trump's recently twitter that stated his willingness to assist ZTE, things may not go as bad as everyone fear but there are still some interesting points to look into. This report explores the implications of the activation of the denial order, which affects the supply chain of ZTE considerably, weakens ZTE's influence in the telecommunications industry, and blocks its 5G development.

Background of a denial of export privileges imposed by The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce against ZTE

Implications for ZTE's supply chain, touching on application processors, wireless communication chips, radio frequency components, and operating systems.

Analysis of possible motivations behind US' denial order against ZTE

Table of Contents

1.Background

2.Implications for the ZTE Supply Chain
2.1 Application Processor and Wireless Communication Chip
2.1.1 The Current Market
2.1.2 Possible Places to Transfer the Orders
2.2 Radio Frequency Component
2.2.1 The Current Market
2.2.2 Possible Places to Transfer the Orders
2.3 Operating System
2.3.1 The Current Market
2.3.2 Possible Places to Transfer the Orders

3. Implications for ZTE's 5G Ambitions
3.1 The Denial Order Seeks to Stifle ZTE's Development Momentum by Barring the Use of American Software and Hardware
3.1.1 The Incapability to Conduct Independent R&D for Core Chips and Components Has Become a Major Issue
3.1.2 The U.S. is Determined to Cripple China's 5G Development, and the Shots are Being Fired at ZTE

4.MIC Perspective

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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Airoha Technology
  • Alcatel
  • Apple
  • Broadcom
  • HiSilicon
  • HTC
  • Huawei
  • Infineon
  • Lenovo
  • LG
  • Maxscend Microelectronics
  • MediaTek
  • Motorola
  • Murata
  • OPPO
  • Qorvo
  • Qualcomm
  • Samsung
  • Skyworks
  • Sony
  • Taiyo Yuden
  • TCL
  • TDK
  • TDK EPCOS
  • Tizen
  • TI
  • Unigroup Spreadtrum RDA
  • Verizon
  • VIVO
  • Walsin Technology
  • Wingtech
  • Xiaomi
  • ZT

Methodology

Primary research with a holistic, cross-domain approach

The exhaustive primary research methods are central to the value that the analyst delivers. A combination of questionnaires and on-site visits to the major manufacturers provides a first view of the latest data and trends. Information is subsequently validated by interviews with the manufacturers' suppliers and customers, covering a holistic industry value chain. This process is backed up by a cross-domain team-based approach, creating an interlaced network across numerous interrelated components and system-level devices to ensure statistical integrity and provide in-depth insight.

Complementing primary research is a running database and secondary research of industry and market information. Dedicated research into the macro-environmental trends shaping the ICT industry also allows the analyst to forecast future development trends and generate foresight perspectives. With more than 20 years of experience and endeavors in research, the methods and methodologies include:

Method

  • Component supplier interviews
  • System supplier interviews
  • User interviews
  • Channel interviews
  • IPO interviews
  • Focus groups
  • Consumer surveys
  • Production databases
  • Financial data
  • Custom databases

Methodology

  • Technology forecasting and assessment
  • Product assessment and selection
  • Product life cycles
  • Added value analysis
  • Market trends
  • Scenario analysis
  • Competitor analysis

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