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Formerly "A Guide to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connectivity Chips" PUBLISHED
FEBRUARY 2009 Authors:
Michael Stanford and Linley Gwennap
Connecting Mobile Devices As mobile devices become more sophisticated and perform multiple functions, the demand for features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and FM radio is soaring. Most new phones include Bluetooth, with hands-free driving laws increasing demand. The growing popularity of smartphones is driving demand for Wi-Fi, which delivers better Internet access than most cellular technologies. The attach rate of GPS and FM are also rising as the cost of these functions falls and service providers emphasize new location-based services. GPS is also found in increasingly popular automotive navigation systems and personal navigation devices (PNDs). Mobile-device designers are faced with a plethora of choices when adding these features to their designs. The simplest but most expensive solution is to add a separate chip for each desired function; this approach remains the most popular today. But combo chips that integrate both Bluetooth and FM are rapidly growing in sales, and the newest chips now add GPS or Wi-Fi to the mix. Some cellular baseband processors integrate connectivity functions as well; this approach is very popular for GPS, for example. Decipher the Market "A Guide to Mobile Connectivity Chips" looks at these various approaches, analyzing the products that support them and the leading vendors of these technologies. The report provides in-depth coverage of chips and technologies from Atheros, Broadcom, CSR, Infineon, Marvell, Qualcomm, Sirf, STMicroelectronics/NXP, and Texas Instruments. It also covers smaller vendors such as HelloSoft, MediaTek, Nanoradio, Redpine, and Silicon Labs. Rapid advances in mobile connectivity have resulted in a plethora of standards and terminology. This report provides an overview of Bluetooth, FM, GPS, Wi-Fi, and NFC, with special emphasis on emerging versions such as 802.11n and Bluetooth LE. The report also discusses the design of connectivity chips, including their radio subsystems, and future trends. After this tutorial section, the report provides an analysis of the market for connectivity chips, including 2008 market share and forecasts. Make Informed Decisions This report is written by Michael Stanford, a recognized expert in wireless and VoIP technology who brings his expertise to The Linley Group for the second time. Coauthor Linley Gwennap provides additional depth on the mobile market. As the leading vendor of technology analysis for communications silicon, The Linley Group has the expertise to deliver a comprehensive look at the emerging connectivity market. This report complements our other mobile reports, which cover cellular baseband processors and mobile application processors. Our unique technology analysis helps you zero in on the right connectivity chips for smartphones and other handheld devices. Whether you are looking for an innovative design solution, a vendor to partner with, or a rising company to invest in, this report will cut your research time and save you money. Accelerate your learning. Order "A Guide to Mobile Connectivity Chips" today. This report is written for:
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