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Electronic audio frequency amplification is an area where legacy designs and old—in some cases very old—technologies predominate. That is about to change. Class D amplification and related forms, that are the subject of this report, now threaten to replace legacy designs with an insurgent technology, and to alter fundamentally an enormous multitude of consumer and business products utilizing audio frequency amplifiers. Class D amplification is emerging as a truly disruptive technology and one that may eventually replace linear amplifiers in most audio frequency applications.
This study examines current and projected markets for class D chipsets, and provides forecasts (in dollars and units) through 2008 for class D in DVD receivers, AV receivers, hearing aids, cellphones, plasma displays, aftermarket autosound, OEM autosound, personal computers, PDAs, CD headphones, boom boxes, and professional audio. Market prospects for non-audio applications, like LCD display drivers, DSL line drivers, CRT monitors, and motor controllers are also discussed.
The
report is based upon interviews with individuals directly employed
by class D chip manufacturers as well as with independent design engineers
and manufacturers of assembled audio and video components who utilize
class D amplifiers. The study also reflects an extensive review of
the literature and the author’s own experience as a principal
in an amplifier manufacturing concern. Progress and diversification
in class D circuit design is given ample coverage in this study.
MARKETS
FORECAST
(Through 2008)
TOPICS COVERED:
Strategic
Product and Market Planners
This report provides valuable insight into the audio amplifier marketplace.
Understanding the role of highly efficient class D technology in the
new world of multimedia and increasing consumer mobility is critical
in strategic planning. The changing audio amplification environment
will have a profound effect on product planning and strategy for both
chip vendors and system houses.
Understanding additional applications of class D amplification beyond audio can have a direct bearing on addressing new markets with your company’s products.
Marketing
and Sales Executives
Knowledge of competitive product offerings and market strengths of
other companies prepares for positioning your own company’s
products in the marketplace.
OEMs,
ODMs and System Houses
As a board-, module- or system-level manufacturer, you need to understand
the chip market dynamics that affect both your component selections
as well as your own future product direction.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Daniel Sweeney, Ph.D., is a widely published writer in the field of telecommunications and high technology. Formerly executive editor for America’s Network, he has also written for Lightwave, Interactive Week, CIO, Forbes High Technology, Electronic Business, Wireless World, Wireless Week, and many other leading business publications. In the area of consumer and professional audio he has written for Audio, Sound & Communications, Stereo Review, The Absolute Sound, Widescreen Review, and many others. In addition he has done circuit design in the area of linear amplification. He has also covered energy, military technology, consumer electronics, and materials technology, and has performed due diligence and confidential technology assessment for a number of venture capital firms. Dr. Sweeney has a B.A. in English from UCLA and two advanced degrees from Florida State University.
EDITOR:
Will Strauss, President of Forward Concepts, is the editor and a contributor to this report. Mr. Strauss is an internationally-recognized authority on markets driven by digital signal processing (DSP) Technology. He has an Electrical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech and a Masters degree in business from Southern Methodist University.
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