Shipments of 3G/4G mobile broadband devices by Taiwan-based networking/telecom equipment makers are expected to start gaining momentum in 2010, according to industry sources.
Microelectronics Technology (MTI) is expected to ship over 10,000 units of RRHs (remote radio heads) for 3G/4G base stations in the first half of 2010, while its shipments of RF power amplifiers (PAs) will remain robust in 2010, according industry sources
Other makers are expected to gear up shipments of 3G data cards, 3G/Wi-Fi routers, WiMAX CPE products and femtocells, the sources noted.
| Taiwan makers: Shipments of major mobile broadband devices | |||
| Company | Product | Supporting technology | Shipment outlook |
| MTI | RRH | 3G (WCDMA, CDMA 2000); 4G (WiMAX , LTE) | RHH shipments to increase by fold in 2010 |
| D-Link | 3G data cards, 3G/Wi-Fi routers, MIDs, e-book readers | 3G | Focus on the telecom market in Asia Pacific area as well as retail channels |
| Accton Technology | 3G/Wi-Fi routers, WiMAX CPE | 3G, 4G (WiMAX) | Focus on emerging markets |
| Zyxel Communications | WiMAX CPE, fixed LTE devices | 4G (WiMAX, LTE) | To tap new clients for WiMAX CPE |
| Alpha Networks | 3G/Wi-FI routers | 3G | Shipments to increase in 2010 |
| Edimax Technology | 3G/Wi-Fi routers | 3G | Promoting own-brand and OEM products |
| Gemtek Technology | 3G data cards, 3G/Wi-Fi routers, femtocells, MIDs | 3G (WCDMA) and 4G (WiMAX) | To ship 1.2 million WiMAX CPE in 2010 |
| Sercomm | Femtocells | 3G, 4G (LTE) | To begin volume production of femtocells in 3Q10 |
Sources: Companies, compiled by Digitimes, April 2010
Article translated by Steve Shen
