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Topics covered include:
* Power Level Forecasts
* Wattage Forecasts
* Amperage Forecasts
* Input Voltage Forecasts
* Output Voltage Forecasts
* Product Type Forecasts
* Application Forecasts
* Communications Sub-Segment Forecasts
* Computer Sub-Segment Forecasts

This Power Paper provides the quantitative worldwide forecasts and accompanying qualitative discussion from the Eight Edition of Darnell Group's ``DC-DC Converter Modules: Global Market Forecasts and Competitive Environment`` market study. This Power Paper includes 25 Tables and 24 Graphs. Wattage, Input Voltage, Output Voltage, Product Type and Application forecasts are provided in dollars, units and average selling prices. Amperage, Power Level and Design Type forecasts are provided in dollars.

Scope
This report encompasses the following areas:
(1) Estimates are provided for the potential worldwide market for dc-dc converters in units, dollars and pricing from 2005 to 2010, by application, wattage, input and output voltage and product type. Estimates are given for the worldwide dc-dc converter market in dollars, by low-wattage power versus high-wattage power, design type and amperage.

(2) Market forecasts are given for the following application segments: Communications, Computers, Industrial, and Military/Aerospace. Power level forecasts include Wattage (Less than 50 Watt segments: <4W, 4-12W, 13-24W, 25-49W; Greater than 50 Watt segments: 50-99W, 100-249W, 250-500W, >500W); Amperage (<1Amps, 1-4Amps, 5-9Amps, 10-49Amps, 50-100Amps, >100Amps); Input Voltage (3.3V, 5V, 12V, 24V, 48V, 270V+); Output Voltage (1.0V and Below, 1.5V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V, >5V). In addition, forecasts are provided for Isolated vs. Nonisolated converters and Custom vs. Standard products.


Methodology
The data presented in this report are derived from a comprehensive study of the worldwide dc-dc converter market. The detailed forecasts are based on primary data gathered in discussions with major users of dc-dc converters in all regions of the world. All 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 into 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 and data collection 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, nonproprietary, previously performed and related work by the Darnell Group, all available trade journals, proceedings from related trade conferences, previous industry studies, annual reports, 10Ks, advertising, product literature, and so on.


Executive summary
The worldwide dc-dc converter module market is projected to increase from $3.3 billion in 2005 to $5.4 billion in 2010 at a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%. This growing revenue opportunity stems from a variety of factors driving even faster unit sales. A number of trends are driving this growth, including faster-than-expected adoption of the intermediate bus architecture (IBA), fast growth in the server segments, particularly in North America, which is driving strong VRM sales, and equipment based on the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA or ATCA) standard coming to market after two years of rather slow adoption.

Introduction.............................................................................................. 5
Power Level Forecasts........................................................................... 10
Wattage Forecasts ................................................................................. 11
<4W .................................................................................................12
4-12W..............................................................................................16
13-24W ............................................................................................ 17
25-49W ............................................................................................ 17
50-99W ............................................................................................ 17
100-249W ........................................................................................ 18
250-500W ........................................................................................ 18
>500W .............................................................................................20
Amperage Forecasts.............................................................................. 20
Input Voltage Forecasts ......................................................................... 22
Output Voltage Forecasts ...................................................................... 28
Product Type Forecasts ......................................................................... 33
Application Forecasts............................................................................. 38
Communications Sub-Segment Forecasts....................................... 44
Computer Sub-Segment Forecasts ................................................. 49


Tables
Table 1 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Region (millions of units)................................................... 6
Table 2 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Standard versus Custom (millions of dollars).................... 8
Table 3 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Power Level and High/Low Density (millions of dollars) ................................................. 10
Table 4 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level (millions of dollars) .................................. 12
Table 5 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level (millions of units) ..................................... 16
Table 6 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level ($/unit)..................................................... 19
Table 7 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Amperage (millions of dollars) ........................................ 20
Table 8 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage (millions of dollars).................................... 23
Table 9 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage (millions of units)....................................... 23
Table 10 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage ($/units)..................................................... 27
Table 11 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage (millions of dollars) ................................. 28
Table 12 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage (millions of units) .................................... 32
Table 13 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage ($/unit).................................................... 32
Table 14 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Product Type (millions of dollars).................................... 34
Table 15 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Product Type (millions of units)....................................... 34
Table 16 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Product Type ($/unit) ...................................................... 34
Table 17 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Application (millions of dollars) ....................................... 42
Table 18 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Application (millions of units) .......................................... 42
Table 19 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Application ($/unit) .......................................................... 42
Table 20 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment (millions of dollars) ................................................... 45
Table 21 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Communication Sub-Segment (millions of units) ........................................................... 45
Table 22 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Communication Sub-Segment ($/unit)............................ 45
Table 23 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Computers Sub-Segment (millions of dollars) ............................................................... 50
Table 24 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Computers Sub-Segment (millions of units) .................................................................. 50
Table 25 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Computers Sub-Segment ($/unit) ................................... 54

Graphs
Graph 1 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Regional Market Shares (% of dollar market)................................................................ 7
Graph 2 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Standard versus Custom (millions of dollars).................... 9
Graph 3 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level (millions of dollars) .................................. 13
Graph 4 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level (millions of unit)....................................... 14
Graph 5 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Levels ($/unit)................................................... 15
Graph 6 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Amperage (millions of dollars) ........................................ 21
Graph 7 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage (millions of dollars).................................... 24
Graph 8 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage (millions of unit)......................................... 25
Graph 9 – Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage ($/unit) ...................................................... 26
Graph 10– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage (millions of dollars) ................................. 29
Graph 11– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage (millions of unit)...................................... 30
Graph 12– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage ($/unit).................................................... 31
Graph 13– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Product Type (millions of dollars).................................... 35
Graph 14– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Product Type (millions of units)....................................... 36
Graph 15– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Product Type ($/unit) ...................................................... 37
Graph 16– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Application (millions of dollars) ....................................... 39
Graph 17– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Application (millions of unit) ............................................ 40
Graph 18– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Applications ($/unit) ........................................................ 41
Graph 19– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment (millions of dollars) ............................................................... 46
Graph 20– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment (millions of units) .................................................................. 47
Graph 21– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment ($/unit) .......................... 48
Graph 22– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Computers Sub-Segment (millions of dollars)................. 51
Graph 23– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Computers Sub-Segment (millions of units).................... 52
Graph 24– Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules, By Computers Sub-Segment ($/unit) ................................... 53