MEMS Devices Proliferate in Notebooks and Digital Cameras Driven by the Capability of Miniaturization, Disk Protection, and Image Stabilization

Business Wire, Nov 29, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c75926) has announced the addition of "World Markets for MEMS in Notebooks and Digital Cameras" to their offering

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled World Markets for MEMS in Notebooks and Digital Cameras provides an overview of the MEMS devices such as microphones, accelerometers, and gyroscopes that are integrated into notebooks and digital cameras. The research provides complete analysis of the key industry challenges, market drivers, restraints, and trends that impact the MEMS market for notebooks and digital cameras. The study also includes revenues and unit shipments along with analysis of the penetration percents of MEMS in notebooks and digital cameras.

MEMS Devices Proliferate In Notebooks and Digital Cameras Driven By the Capability of Miniaturization, Disk Protection, and Image Stabilization

As designers constantly add new features into various consumer devices, there continues to be a drive for size reduction as well as improvement in functionality. Microelectromechanical systems' (MEMS) capability of miniaturization and their ability to integrate increased functionality in the same package is driving demand.

Moreover, the growing need for high-quality audio in notebooks has mobilized the industry to adopt MEMS microphones. "Also, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the need for data protection in portable devices such as notebooks and are turning to MEMS accelerometers to provide hard disk drive (HDD) protection," notes the analyst of this research service. "Image stabilization, being a primary reason for buyers to replace their early-version cameras with new models, has also resulted in the rapid adoption of MEMS gyroscopes."

Reduced Time-to-Market and Design Innovation to Give Participants a Competitive Edge

Consumer electronics is an increasingly dynamic market that requires constant enhancements in the product line offered by the MEMS suppliers. MEMS manufacturers are required to maintain their competitive edge through the development of innovative designs and solutions. Companies that work to make their products unique by way of performance, size, and reliability will be able to attract OEMs to partner with them. The existing product line can also be improvised at regular intervals of time so that competitors are left behind.

Time-to-market is also a critical factor and therefore, MEMS suppliers also need to ensure reduced development time for their products. "Superior cycle times and faster time-to-revenues will guarantee operational excellence of the market participants as well as aid the further commercialization of MEMS," remarks the analyst. In addition, MEMS suppliers need to continue manufacturing products at a competitive cost without compromising on customer expectations for the further integration of MEMS in consumer electronics.

Market Sectors

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

By product:

-Microphones

-Accelerometers

-Gyroscopes

By application:

-Notebooks

-Digital cameras

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