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Network convergence in China, 2012
Special Report | January 3, 2012
Network convergence combining telecom, broadcast and Internet on a single platform to deliver voice, data and video content to devices has already begun in China and trial services are operating in a number of cities, but China's broadcast operators and telecoms have their own areas of business and run different services on their own networks and terminal equipment so issues remain. This Digitimes Research Special Report examines the major players, government guidelines and market segments shaping triple network convergence in China in 2012.
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2012 tablet market forecast
Special Report | December 30, 2011
With a global economic situation that does not seem too pessimistic for 2012, demand for mobile computing will rise steadily and the price-performance ratio of tablet devices will improve. And there will be improvements to the software and hardware support for Android-based tablets. These factors all contribute to a 60% growth in tablet shipments to 95.10 million units in 2012. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the market and forecasts the prospects for 13 major tablet brands worldwide for 2012.
Global smartphone industry, 2012 forecast
Special Report | December 22, 2011
Global smartphone shipments are forecast to top 464 million units in 2011, with Apple being the top ranking vendor in terms of shipment volume, followed by Samsung Electronics and Nokia. However, Samsung Electronics will overtake Apple in 2012 to be the world's largest vendor by volume, while HTC will be third-ranked unseating Nokia. Rounding out the Top 10 will be: RIM in fifth place, followed by Huawei, Sony, ZTE, LG Electronics and Motorola Mobility. This Digitimes Special Report analyzes the key trends in the market and provides a detailed forecast of each of the Top 10 vendors in the smartphone market.
Taiwan LCD TVs–3Q 2011
FPD Report | December 19, 2011
Taiwan's LCD TV shipments unexpectedly experienced a 4.8% sequential decline in the third quarter of 2011 as market demand remained sluggish.
Niche DRAM market analysis and prospects for 2012
Special Report | December 16, 2011
Since 2009, niche DRAM has been one of the rising stars in the memory sector, with bit growth soaring over 70% annually and outpacing standard DRAM growth. This Digitimes Special Report looks at the three major niche DRAM segments - mobile DRAM, specialty DRAM and graphics DRAM - with regard to applications, technology and market forecasts for 2012 and 2013.Technology roadmaps of the major memory makers, such as Samsung, Hynix, Elpida and Micron, as well as Taiwan makers such as Nanya, Etron, Winbond and Powerchip, are analyzed and compared.
Taiwan large-size LCD panels – 3Q 2011
FPD Report | December 12, 2011
Taiwan's large-size LCD panel (9-inch and above) shipments were lower-than-expected in third-quarter 2011, increasing only 0.92% sequentially. Although demand from the China market was relatively significant in the third quarter, overall shipments were weak.
Taiwan small- to mid-size LCD – 3Q 2011
FPD Report | December 1, 2011
Taiwan's small- to medium- size panel shipments saw a higher-than-expected sequential growth in the third quarter of 2011. In spite of the weak economy in the US and Europe, demand for small- to medium- size panels, especially handset applications, had a big recovery in the third quarter because clients' inventories were running low.
Overview of China's LED chip industry
Special Report | November 24, 2011
Thanks to a MOCVD subsidy programs, China is the global center of MOCVD equipment demand, accounting for 57% of shipments in 2011, helping the local LED industry gradually improve its global standing. However, the country's LED chip manufacturers remain an extremely mixed bag in terms of competitiveness. The 12th FYP aims to remedy this situation by consolidating the industry into a handful of serious competitors, namely Sanan, Electech, Tsinghua Tongfang, Silan Azure, Epilight and Changelight.
Taiwan LCD monitors – 3Q 2011
FPD Report | November 21, 2011
Taiwan's LCD monitor shipments decreased 0.9% sequentially in the third quarter, due to lower shipments from CMI, as demand in developed markets remained weak.
China PV industry development, by region
Special Report | November 14, 2011
While Beijing has encouraged regional governments to develop the nation's solar PV industry, growth has been dramatic, as each local region attempts to develop its own industry clusters and supply chain. Solar wafer capacity in China will grow by 81% in 2011 to reach 35GWp, accounting for 67% of global capacity, while solar cell capacity will reach 37.3GWp. China's solar PV capacity alone will exceed total global demand. This Digitimes Research Special Report examines the regional solar strategies employed in China and the development of local players affecting the global PV market.
Research press releases
Digitimes Research: Solar wafer makers in Greater China increase quotes
Digitimes Research: Solar PV installations booming in US southwestern states
Digitimes Research: High-brightness LED output value to grow by 13.4% and LED lighting penetration to increase to 11.3% in 2012
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The prices of solar wafers and cells have been increasing. However, polysilicon spot price remains flat at US$29.50/kg while the price of solar modules...
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In the US, every state has its own solar PV incentive program. The ranking of the top-10 states that have the highest installations is expected to go...
Digitimes Research predicts the growth of high-brightness LEDs in 2012 to reach 13.4% with an output value of US$10.1 billion. However, MOCVD demand...
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Digitimes Research: Korea firms keen to work with local suppliers of AMOLED materials and equipment
South Korea-based LG Electronics has showcased a new 55-inch AMOLED TV with a thickness of 4mm and weight of 7.5kg. LG plans to launch the product in...
Digitimes Research: 2012 global solar installations to reach 28.5GW, higher than previous forecast
Digitimes Research forecast 2012 total installations to be 26.9GW. However, Germany announced fourth-quarter 2011 installations surpassed the predicted...
