DC Power Supplies and Electronic Loads Synergize Market Demand

Business Wire, Jan 18, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48684) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: World Programmable DC Power Supplies and DC Electronic Load Markets to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Programmable DC Power Supplies and DC Electronic Loads Market provides a comprehensive analysis of revenues and unit shipments in the programmable DC power supplies and electronic loads market, along with the drivers, restraints, and trends impacting the market. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Rest-of-World, wattage levels and end user markets.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

By Region:

- North America

- Europe

- Asia Pacific

- Rest-of-World

Technologies:

The following technologies are covered in this research

- Ethernet

- Local Area Network (LAN)

- Local Area Network extensions for Instrumentations (LXI)

- Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)

- General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB)

- Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) equipment

- Intermediate Bus Architecture (IBA)

- Digital power

Market Overview

DC Power Supplies and Electronic Loads Synergize Market Demand

The global market is witnessing an influx of electronic systems, which are extensively replacing traditional mechanical components. Since electronic equipment functions mainly on direct current (DC) power, the demand for DC power supplies and electronic loads has increased proportionately. The existence of programmable power supplies and electronic loads in the market are totally independent of each other, says the analyst of this research service. However, their combined presence in test systems provides a mutual base for the applications of these products. With automatic test equipment (ATE) systems being a major part of the operational control process in electronic and semiconductor manufacturing facilities, programmable DC power supplies and electronic load products are able to find common demand in testing applications.

In terms of operating principles, programmable power supplies and DC electronic loads have experienced different technology trends, however, some technological and design innovations are prevalent in both products. Some of these advancements include modifications to existing form factors and development of enhanced interface capabilities. The newest data transfer and communications interfaces include Ethernet and local area network extensions for instrumentations (LXI) standards for LAN interface. Established products have interfacing capabilities in the form of recommended standard RS 232 and general purpose interface bus (GPIB). However, increased data processing capability can be achieved by incorporating Ethernet and LXI standards within the product's control management system.

Factors Influencing Growth in DC Power Supplies and Electronic Loads Market Challenge Industry Participants

DC programmable power supplies and electronic loads are mandatory equipment in any industrial and manufacturing setup. Manufacturers install sophisticated testing systems in the form of programmable DC power supplies and electronics loads, to check quality, and help optimize design. New equipment installation activities tend to be the primary driver of demand for these products. DC power supplies and electronic loads are a crucial part of capital equipment, so once these devices are installed in the manufacturing infrastructure, they are typically not replaced for a minimum of seven to ten years. The durability of the products leads to decreased replacement demand. Key factors influencing market growth for programmable DC power supplies and electronic loads products include the growth of the manufacturing sectors in developing nations, increased R&D opportunities in the renewable energies market, demand for lower and higher power requirements, trends towards hybrid and electric cars, increased demand for customization services, and a growing universe of military applications. In contrast, challenges to increasing profitability in the programmable DC power supplies and electronic loads market include catering to growing and mature end-users markets and the competitive nature of the industry. The success of a company directly depends on its ability to meet the needs of existing application segments while targeting new, emerging growth applications with flexible products that can be used in various capacities, while maintaining positive customer relationships in a challenging economic environment, says the analyst.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48684

Source: Frost & Sullivan