Chapter 1 Report Scope and Methodology
Issues explored
Methodology & approach

Chapter 2 Introduction and Definitions
Introduction
Product selection process and criteria
The six levels of packaging
Connector definitions and technologies

Chapter 3 AMC Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 4 Advanced TCA Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 5 Battery Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 6 COM Express
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 7 Removable Flash Memory Sockets
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 8 DDR2 Fully Buffered DIMM Sockets
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 9 EPIC Express Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 10 Express Card Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 11 FAKRA Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 12 FFC / FPC Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 13 HDMI Connector
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 14 High-Speed Backplane Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 15 LGA Processor Sockets
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 16 Micro TCA Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 17 PCI Express Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 18 RJ-45 Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 19 Serial ATA Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data 

Chapter 20 SFP / XFP Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 21 Wireless Antenna Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 22 XMC Connectors
Growth drivers
Product description / performance ratings
Product market data

Chapter 23 Key Interconnect Technologies
Introduction
High-speed low voltage differential signaling
Increased power consumption
Low normal force connector contacts
Increased system integration
Orthogonal mid-plane architecture
Mezzanine architecture
Availability of high-speed channel characterization tools
Surface mount PCB termination
Advanced signal conditioning semiconductor technology
Ethernet
Environmental compatibility
Renewed interest in edge card connectors
Multi-core and Cell processor technology
Radio frequency identification technology
VoIP technology
Development of alternative energy sources

Chapter 24 Significant Market Trends
Introduction
Mobile computing / communication devices
Environmentally resistant connectors
Protection of global intellectual property
LED illumination
Loss of interconnect experience
Shifting global demographics
Adoption of wireless devices
Standards driven hardware platforms
Globalization
Growth of data storage

Chapter 25 Major Findings and Conclusions
Summary

Appendix List of Contributors