ic_sockets

Research Report # P-877-M
The World Market For IC Sockets

Chapter 1 - Report Scope and Methodology
1.1 Scope & Objectives
1.2 Study Methodology
1.3 Product Definitions

Chapter 2 - Overview of the IC Socket Market
2.1 Introduction
   Levels of Packaging
   Packaging Dynamics Impacting Sockets
   PGA Dynamics
2.2 Production Sockets
   Industry Drivers
   BGA Package Advantages
   DIP/SIP Sockets
   PGAs
   PGA 370 & FPGA
   Notebook Computers
   Land Grid Arrays
   Ball Grid Arrays
   Chip Carriers
   Fine Pitch Quad Packs
   ZIP/ZIL Packages
   Memory Modules
   Rambus™
   SDRAM & DDR
2.3 Test & Burn-In Sockets
   Test Sockets
   Burn-in Sockets
   Flip-Chip / Wafer Test
   Contact Technology

Chapter 3 - IC Socket Technology
3.1 Future Socketing Trends
   Core Competencies
   Strategic Technology Direction
   XGA Socket Parameters
   XGA Socket Market Targets
   Microprocessor Packaging Roadmap
   Intel Packaging Technology
3.2 Examples of Future XGA Socket Technology
   Plastic PGA with ZIF/LIF Socket
   LGA with F Spring Contacts
   LGA with Stamped Micro-Spring Contacts
   Piercing Particle - Elastomeric & Flex-Based Energy
   BGA Sockets
   Micro BGA
   Wafer Scale Applications
   CSP Wafer Scale Packaging
   Form Factor Micro-Springs
   Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
   Other Wafer Scale Applications
   Single vs. Multi-Chip Packaging
3.3 Universal Socket Technology
3.4 Printed Circuit Technology

Chapter 4 - Size of the World Market
4.1 Market Size by Product Type
4.2 Market Size by World Region
4.3 Market Size by Industry Served
4.4 Market Size by Product & World Region
4.5 Market Size by Industry & World Region

Chapter 5 - World Market Forecast
5.1 Forecast by Product
5.2 Forecast by World Region
5.3 Forecast by Product & World Region
   North America
   Europe
   Japan
   Asia Pacific
   Rest of World
5.4 Forecast by Industry Served
5.5 Forecast by World Region & Industry Served
   North America
   Europe
   Japan
   Asia Pacific
   Rest of World

Chapter 6 - Competitive Analysis:
6.1 Leading IC Socket Manufacturers
   World
   North America
   Europe
   Japan
   Asia Pacific
   Rest of World
6.2 Market Strategies

Chapter 7 - IC Socket Industry Trends
7.1 Leading Industry Trends
7.2 Sales Channel Trends
7.3 Pricing Trends
7.4 Technology Trends

Chapter 8 - Major Findings & Conclusions
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Findings & Conclusions

$1,500 - Published April 2000