Topics covered include:
* 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 North America 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 23 Tables and 23 Graphs. Wattage, Input Voltage, Output Voltage, Product Type and Application forecasts are provided in dollars, units and average selling prices. Amperage and Design Type forecasts are provided in dollars.

Scope
This report encompasses the following areas:
(1) Estimates are provided for the potential North America 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 North America dc-dc converter module market is forecasted to grow from $1.5 billion to $2.5 over the forecast period, a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. While North America is expected to experience growth across all application segments, the Computer segment, more specifically the Type B and Type C Server segments coupled with growth in Storage, are the main forces driving North America to be the fastest-growing region in both unit and dollar terms. This growth is particularly good news for dc-dc converter makers, because the fastest-growing Server segment, blade servers, frequently employs an IBA or DPA. Because these three main drivers typically use dc-dc converter modules that are relatively high wattage, low output voltage and high current levels, the growth trends for these segments are typically faster in North America than other regions.

Introduction..............................................................................................4
Wattage Forecasts...................................................................................6
>4W.................................................................................................7
4 – 12W.........................................................................................11
13 – 24W.......................................................................................12
25 – 49W.......................................................................................12
50 – 99W.......................................................................................12
100 – 249W...................................................................................13
250 – 500W...................................................................................14
>500W...........................................................................................15
Amperage Forecasts..............................................................................15
Input Voltage Forecasts.........................................................................17
Output Voltage Forecasts......................................................................22
Product Type Forecasts.........................................................................28
Application Forecasts ............................................................................33
Communications Sub-Segment Forecasts....................................38
Computers Sub-Segment Forecasts.............................................44


Tables
Table 1 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Standard versus Custom (millions of dollars)......................6
Table 2 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level (millions of dollars)......................................7
Table 3 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level (millions of units).......................................11
Table 4 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level ($/unit).......................................................13
Table 5 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Amperage (millions of dollars)...........................................15
Table 6 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage (millions of dollars)......................................18
Table 7 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage (millions of units).........................................18
Table 8 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage ($/unit).........................................................22
Table 9 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage (millions of dollars)...................................23
Table 10 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage (millions of units)....................................23
Table 11 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage ($/unit)....................................................27
Table 12 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Product Type (millions of dollars)....................................29
Table 13 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Product Type (millions of units).......................................29
Table 14 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Product Type ($/unit).......................................................29
Table 15 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Application (millions of dollars)........................................37
Table 16 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Application (million of units)................................. ...........37
Table 17 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Application ($/unit)..........................................................37
Table 18 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment (millions of dollars)........40
Table 19 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment (millions of units)...........40
Table 20 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment ($/unit)..........................40
Table 21 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Computer Sub-Segment (millions of dollars)...................45
Table 22 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Computer Sub-Segment (millions of units)......................45
Table 23 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Computer Sub-Segment ($/unit).....................................49
Graph
Graph 1 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Standard versus Custom (millions of dollars).....................5
Graph 2 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level (millions of dollars).....................................8
Graph 3 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level (millions of units)........................................9
Graph 4 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Wattage Level ($/unit)......................................................10
Graph 5 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules,By Amperage (millions of dollars)..........................................16
Graph 6 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage (millions of dollars).....................................19
Graph 7 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage (millions of units)........................................20
Graph 8 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Input Voltage ($/unit)........................................................21
Graph 9 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage (millions of dollars)..................................24
Graph 10 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage (millions of units)...................................25
Graph 11 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Output Voltage ($/unit)...................................................26
Graph 12 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Product Type (millions of dollars)...................................30
Graph 13 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Product Type (millions of units)......................................31
Graph 14 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Product Type ($/unit)......................................................32
Graph 15 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Application (millions of dollars).......................................34
Graph 16 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Application (million of units)...........................................35
Graph 17 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Application ($/unit).........................................................36
Graph 18 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment (millions of dollars).......41
Graph 19 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment (millions of units)).........42
Graph 20 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Communications Sub-Segment ($/unit).........................43
Graph 21 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Computer Sub-Segment (millions of dollars)..................46
Graph 22 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Computer Sub-Segment (millions of units).....................47
Graph 23 – North America DC–DC Converter Modules, By Computer Sub-Segment ($/unit)....................................48