World Computer and Peripheral Market Report

Rectangular I/O Connector Market

Emerging Connector Markets In Central & Eastern Europe

Evolving High Speed Connectors

World Instrumentation Market For Connectors

The World Connector Market for Consumer Electronics

Compensation Practices for Sales & Marketing Professionals in the U.S. Connector Industry

The World's Security Market For Connectors

Connectors For Data Storage - Technology & Market

Computer Equipment - Markets & Connector Use

Major New Connectors Initiatives - Technologies Changing The Industry

The Market for Filtered Connectors in Commercial and Military Applications

World Market For 2mm Backplane Connector Systems

Medical Electronics Market for Connectors 2002-2008

Asia Pacific Computer Market For Connectors  

Mergers & Acquisitions in the Connector Industry

 

Report # B-100-L
The Bishop Report
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As part of your Bishop Report subscription, you have admission to Connectorstats.com, a website that provides quick access to prior issues of The Bishop Report, News Briefs, Connector Industry News, Connector Industry Forecast, and various industry statistics.

Published monthly, The Bishop Report is one of the best and most relied upon sources of information on the world connector industry. Each year, Bishop & Associates analyzes the North American, Japanese, Asia-Pacific, and European electronic connector markets by region, country, end-use equipment, and product line. Additionally, The Bishop Report provides detailed forecasts for each of these world connector markets.

Another important feature of The Bishop Report is the How's Business updates on the performance and profitability of the connector industry. Each quarter, Bishop & Associates recaps' information derived from public and proprietary sources to provide the industry with current, and projected trends in both sales and profits.

Connector News Briefs (50 to 75 News Briefs a Year) are emailed to you when important news events occur that influence the connector industry. This service is free with your subscription to The Bishop Report and Connector Industry Yearbook.

The Connector Industry Yearbook is based on annual reports provided by publicly traded connector companies. Income statements and balance sheets are consolidated for the past ten (10) years, (5) years, and most current year, providing benchmarks on the industry and the overall performance of the public connector companies.

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Research Report P-606-10
Connector Types And Technologies Poised For Growth
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Published February 2010

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a 23 chapter report providing a detailed analysis of Connector Types and Technologies Poised for Growth. This new report addresses a list of 19 specific connector types that are expected to experience greater than average growth in either volume or sales based on the rapid expansion of markets for existing and new products that utilize these interfaces.  New technologies already driving the market as well as emerging technologies that are poised to influence connector design and/or application are reviewed. A discussion of market trends that are changing the way electronic connectors are used is included. 

Each connector type is defined with a product description including key mechanical and electrical performance characteristics, as well as the rational for its selection. Typical applications are also identified. A global market value and forecast to 2013 documents our growth expectations for each connector type.

Many of the selected interfaces have existed in the market for several years, but emerging applications will propel their growth well beyond that of the general connector market. Some legacy connector types, for instance, are being adapted to high-speed differential signaling, which will allow implementation in next-generation equipment. In other cases, entirely new interfaces will show logarithmic percentage growth from near zero as they are implemented in new high-volume applications.

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Report # C-141-10   
The World's Connector Companies (3 Volumes)
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Published January 2010

Bishop and Associates has just released a three volume, 950 page research report providing a one-source list of the world’s electronic connector companies. This report is published annually to incorporate new companies, and update information relating to companies listed in the previous issue.

The report provides company name, address, phone, fax and website URL for the connector companies listed in the report. In addition, a description of the company, including products and trademarks, plant locations, sales by geographic region and sales by market. For a overview of this research report, click here. If you would like to place an order for this report, go to our order form.

Report # TD-501-10
GPS Navigation Market - Portable Navigation Devices
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Published January 2010

Bishop & Associates has just released a new 5 chapter research report focusing on the GPS navigation market. The key objective of this report is to predict GPS product Bill-of-Materials (BOM) design and trends over the next 3 years, starting with bench marketing present BOM teardown data. The challenge is to forecast the next generation BOM designs requirements, future market trends and emerging GPS markets segments that will impact to connector and cable requirements.

The new report provides a market snapshot analysis (present and future) market value and volumes from 2010 to 2014.

In defining market and product characteristic of the GPS market, this report will focus on consumer mobile GPS devices that make up the major market share of the global GPS products in 2010.

Key Definitions of terms:

GPS: Global Position System
PND: Portable Navigation Device
LCD: Liquid Crystal Display
LBS: Location Based Services
PCB: Printed Circuit Board
TAM Total Available Market

A key market factor is the GPS market is growing through mobile phone companies adding GPS mapping/direction into smart cellular phones to get additional monthly fees from the consumer. At the same time Portable Navigation Device (PND) market is becoming mature but will not be crushed by the trend of smart phones having GPS features.

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Report # M-1025-09
The World Connector Market for Renewable Energy - Wind and Solar
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Published November 2009

Bishop & Associates has just released a new 7 chapter research report defining the World Connector Market for Renewable Energy. The report profiles the Wind and Solar segments of the global market and outlines the major product types, connector categories, connector types, as well as projecting annual connector sales and forecast for each market segment and regions of the world.  The forecast will detail each specific connector category and connector type.  While there may be some reference made to electrical components, this report will focus on the electronic connector content only. 

Today we are facing huge challenges:  global warming, depleting natural resources, population growth, increasing energy demand, rising energy prices and unequal distribution of energy sources. All of these factors contribute to the urgent need to transform the energy sector, which primarily relies on fossil fuels, to one that uses renewable energies and energy efficient technologies.

Renewable energy is defined as the energy derived from resources that are regenerative, or for all practical purposes, cannot be depleted.  Resources include biofuels, biomass, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, solar energy, wind power, ocean thermal energy, wave power, and tidal power.  The global renewable energy market grew by 20.4 percent in 2008 to reach a value of $310.5 billion and is forecast to have a value of $511.3 billion in 2013, an increase of 64.7 percent since 2008.

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Report#  RM-1050-09
Post-Recession Outlook of the Electronics Industry and Connectors – Roadmap 2009-2019
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Published October 2009

Bishop and Associates has just released a seven chapter, 197 page report providing an in-depth analysis for the “Post-Recession Outlook of the Electronics Industry and Connectors – Roadmap 2009-2019”.

This new report is a roadmap study of the electronics industry and connectors, with 90 tables and many photos and illustrations. Taking off from work done on the 2009 iNEMI Roadmap, this study analyzes major elements of the electronics industry that parallel, intersect and influence connectors, and looks at the connector industry’s markets, technology and forecasts major product roadmaps from 2009-2019. Compiled during, and influenced by the 2008-2009 recession, the report analyzes how the industry will move forward from the current point in time, and forecasts markets from 2007-2013 and gives a long-range outlook to 2019, including the impact of a slowing IC technology – a critical driver for connector technology and demand.

Deep recessionary forces facing electronics were caused by forces external to the industry – not by boom and bust cycles in the industry such as happened in 2000. The 2008-2009 recession was caused by a crisis in the financial and housing sectors, followed by a credit crunch and stock market plunge that shut off demand for products and services.

Connector Market by Equipment Segment - 2007-2013

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Report # F-2009-1
Connector Industry Forecast
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Published September 2009

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Report # M-990-09
The World Military Connector Market
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Published December 2009

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a new ten chapter, 202 page research report providing a quantitative analysis of the World Military Connector Market, as well as the trends and factors driving the market. Connector sales and forecasts are provided by end use equipment market sectors, and connector product category for the years 2007, 2008 and 2013. Regional data is supplied for the years 2007, and 2008 through 2013.

The military equipment sector that relies heavily on legacy products, but also is a major test ground for the most high-tech and sophisticated connectors in the world, the 2008 military market for connectors was approximately $3 billion dollars. With a growth rate of 6.5 percent from 2007 to 2008, the military market has experienced positive year-over-year growth for over a decade.  This decade of year-over-year growth is in contrast to year-over-year growth of total world connector sales, which experienced negative growth during the 2000/2002 downturn. 

Although all regions of the world experienced positive growth from 2007 to 2008, some regions out performed others.  North America who has consistently had the greatest sales of connectors used in the military sector, also had the smallest year-to-year growth.  Europe, who ranks second in connector sales to the military sector, exhibited the greatest growth.  Other regions that experienced double-digit growth include China and the ROW region.

2007 and 2008 Military Connector Sales by Region

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Report # M-121-09 
2009 Top 100 Connector Manufacturers
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Published July 2009

Bishop and Associates has just released a new ten chapter research report providing a complete analysis of The World’s Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers. This new report furnishes detailed statistics that benchmark the leading connector manufacturers by 2007/2008 total sales, sales by end-use equipment market, sales by product category, and many other key industry measurements. All manufacturers are exhibited by 2008 sales, and are ranked by region of the world with percent year-to-year change. This report provides all the key data needed to analyze each of the top 100 worldwide electronic connector suppliers.

The world’s top 100 connector manufacturers recorded 2008 shipments of $38.258 billion. This represented 87.0 percent of the worldwide connector market. The balance of the connector industry had 2008 shipments of $5.719 billion, and represented 13.0 percent of the total market.

There are approximately 1,205 worldwide manufacturers of connector products. Many are very small and only have sales in one region of the world. Many of the small manufacturers supply a limited line of products to the market.

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Report # M-799-09
World Cable Assembly Market
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Published June 2009

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a new seven chapter, 173 page research report providing a quantitative analysis of the World Cable Assembly Market, as well as the trends and factors driving the market. Cable assembly sales and forecasts are provided by end use equipment market segments, cable assembly type, region of the world, and manufacturing channel for the years 2008 through 2013.  The report provides both overall analysis to assist companies with their strategy development, and detailed quantitative information for specific market analysis and planning.

There’s a full chapter providing an in-depth definition of the different types of cable assemblies by connector types accompanied by pictures.  This chapter also defines the end use equipment segmentation, the regions of the world, and manufacturing channels.

2008 Cable Assembly Market by Region

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Research Report M-607-09
The World Industrial Market For Connectors
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Published July 2009

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a new ten chapter, 179 page research report providing a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the World Industrial Market for Connectors. Connector sales and forecasts for the years 2008 through 2013 are provided by end use equipment market segments, by product type and by region of the world. The report provides both overall quantitative data as detailed background information, trends and dynamics, on selected market segments such as wind and solar energy, Industrial Ethernet, Robotics, Semiconductor Production Equipment and others.
 

2008 Industrial Market for Connectors by Region

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Report # M-800-09
Computer, Consumer and Communications Industry Outlook (CCC)
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Published May 2009

Bishop & Associates has just released a five chapter, 145 page report on high volume Computer, Consumer and Communications Markets, and their connector market segments. Included in this study is an analysis of personal computers, PC servers, peripheral equipment, consumer electronics, and mobile communications equipment market segments with associated equipment and connector forecasts in units.

The market continues to react at a rapid pace to economic developments, which for the most part, are global in scope and beyond the control of this industry. It is expected that 2009 will see as much as a 25 percent drop in sales, followed by recovery. The market may have bottomed out in 1Q09, but the depth of this recession, coupled with its fiscal issues, may cause a slower than usual recovery.

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Report # P-889-09
Evolving High Speed Mezzanine Connectors
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Published May 2009

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a new 12-chapter, 214 page research report providing a complete analysis of evolving high-speed mezzanine connectors. Current connector market values and forecasts are provided by bandwidth, region of the world, and end user market for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2013.

Mezzanine architecture offers significant packaging advantages.  System density has become a critical issue for circuit designers and can be increased by utilizing the space between daughtercards.  Products can be effectively partitioned to provide pluggable modules simplifying repair, customization and upgrading. Printed circuit board routing issues can be simplified and layer count reduced by spreading functions over larger board surface areas.

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Report # P-975-08
World RF Coax Connector Market
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Published November 2008

Bishop and Associates has just released a new report providing a complete analysis of the World RF Coax Connector Market. This new report furnishes detailed 2006/2007 sales statistics for 11 end-use equipment markets, as well as five-year projections to the year 2012. Expanded coverage of 10 major coax types is supplied and profiles of leading manufacturers are exhibited. This report provides all the key data needed to analyze the World RF Coax Connector Market.

The RF connector market is nearing $2.0 billion worldwide, growing an average of 10.8 percent per year since 2002.  Demand for RF products has been driven by the growing demand for mobile and wireless communications in the commercial and military markets and the telecommunications and data communications markets.  By 2012, RF connectors will reach $3.0 billion in annual sales.

In 2007, the world RF market totaled $1,879 million, increasing 7.5 percent from 2006 sales of $1,749 billion. For the first time, Europe consumed more RF connector than North America. As expected, China and ROW are the fastest growing markets for RF connectors, increasing 2007 sales by 16.8 percent and 17.5 percent respectively.

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Report # M-1110-08
Overview of the Chinese Connector Market
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Published October 2008

Bishop and Associates has just released a new 218 page, five-chapter report providing an Overview of the Chinese Connector Market. This report analyzes all aspects of the Chinese connector market including detailed connector statistics by equipment sector and product category for the years 1999 2007. This new report also provides an in-depth, and detailed forecast of the Chinese connector Industry for the years 2008-2012.

In addition, the report analyzes of the top 40 connector manufacturers serving the Chinese market, and provides profiles for seventy China based connector manufacturers. Also included, is a chapter on worldwide connector industry results by region for the years 2006-2007.

China is the third largest connector region of the world, and totaled $7.022 billion in connector sales during 2007. China achieved a year-over-year sales growth of +16.8 percent. Over the past thirteen year period, China has achieved a compound average growth rate of +38.7 percent.

Chinese Market Year-to-Year Growth 1981-2007

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Report # S-7520-08
Connector Standards in the Computer and Telecom Industries
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Published September 2008

Bishop and Associates has just released a new eleven-chapter research report analyzing Connector Standards in the Computer and Telecom Industries. This report provides an analysis of major standards development organizations and a select group of connector standards that impact the computing and telecommunications markets. While standardization of individual connectors is a continuing process, the inclusion of connectors in standards of much broader scope, such as VITA), and IEEE is becoming increasingly important. 

Standards have played a long and important role in the development of the electronic industry. The creation of standards that address everything from safety issues to intermateability of related equipment have enabled the industry to offer reliable, equipment with assured compatibility produced by a global array of suppliers. The establishment of standardized equipment platforms has allowed the introduction of reference designs that can greatly accelerate the new product development process.

Connectors that conform to a particular standard assure the designer and user of intermateability, a key requirement in an industry that produces a wide variety of interconnected equipment. Many standards address both electrical and mechanical compatibility to a specified limit, at the system level.

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Report # P-675-08
Optic Connectors Challenging Copper in I/O Applications
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Published July 2008

Bishop & Associates has just released a new 14 chapter research report exploring the technology of both electrical and optic communication links, and compares the relative advantages and disadvantages of each in I/O applications. Connector sales data is provided for the years 2006, 2007, 2012 forecast, and five-year CAGRs.

Copper cables have historically been the primary media that allowed electronic systems to communicate. Copper cabling systems have evolved over the years to enable increasing bandwidth as system speeds increased. Cable constructions including coaxial, and shielded twisted pair along with advanced signaling devices have pushed the performance capabilities of copper Input / output cables to multigigabit speeds. Prediction of copper bandwidth limitations has consistently proven inaccurate as designers find ways to enable copper links to satisfy their performance requirements. Copper cable assemblies are an established technology that permits easy repair in the field using common tools. A variety of industry standards define copper interfaces that enable equipment connectivity, an essential feature of many of today’s electronic products.

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Report # R-2015-08
The Future of Electronics Manufacturing in North America - Impact on Connectors
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Published January 2008

Bishop and Associates has just released a new six-chapter research report, The Future of Electronics Manufacturing in North America – Impact on Connectors. This new report profiles the North American electronics manufacturing industry and its electronic connector market. Some elements of this report were several years in the making, drawing on our analyst’s long experience in the electronics industry, North America’s multiple phases of off-shoring, outsourcing, and involvement in government/industry initiatives that have attempted to address the globalization issue as it impacts the domestic manufacturing market, yet strengthens North American OEM’s global competitiveness.

The report’s foundation includes eight years of experience compiling the Connector Roadmap with the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative. It also includes extensive experience in the industry, including NIST’s Advanced Technology Program, the Department of Commerce and Census Bureau data, IEEE National Innovation Forum, DARPA, and other U.S. competitiveness initiatives.

Main Points of Interest

Continuing trends in outsourcing and off-shoring.
Growth in emerging markets, particularly China.
Low-to-negative growth in some domestic markets (based on where equipment is manufactured).
Issues relating to domestic manufacturing infrastructure.
Detailed connector industry forecasts and cyclical scenarios.
Potential government and private sector actions.

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Report # C-122-09 
2009 Connector Industry Yearbook
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Published July 2009

Each year, Bishop & Associates prepares the Connector Industry Yearbook based on annual reports provided by publicly traded connector companies. Income statements and balance sheets are consolidated for the past ten (10) years, (5) years, and most current year, providing benchmarks on the industry and the overall performance of the public connector companies. Featured in each issue are:

Consolidated history of the public companies including:

Fifteen-year history of performance by company, with industry averages for the following financial measurements:

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Report  # P-505-07
World IC Socket Market
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Published September 2007

Bishop and Associates has just released a new report providing a complete analysis of The World IC Socket Market. This new report furnishes detailed 2005/2006 sales statistics for both production IC sockets and test/burn-in sockets. Sales by end-use equipment markets are also provided, as well as five-year projections to the year 2011. Expanded coverage of twelve major socket types is supplied and profiles of leading manufacturers are exhibited. This report provides all the key data needed to analyze the World IC Socket Market.

World demand for IC Socket connectors reached $1,888 million in 2006, up +14.1 percent from the 2005 total of $1,655 million. IC Socket represented 4.7 percent of the total 2006 connector market of $35.5 billion.

The IC socket market will increase to $2,844.4 million in 2011, a five-year CAGR of 8.5 percent. In 2011, the IC socket market will increase to 4.8 percent of world connector demand.

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Report  # P-625-07
World Cable Assembly Market for Connectors
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Published August 2007

Bishop and Associates has just released a new eight-chapter research report providing a complete analysis of the World Cable Assembly Market for Connectors. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving cable assembly market for connectors, including detailed forecasts of connector shipments by industry sector, cable assembly type, type of cable assembly manufacturer, connector family and geographic region.  This new report is an invaluable tool to those focused on the global cable assembly market. Specific objectives include the following:

Define and quantify all relevant aspects of market segmentation. 

Segment and quantify the value of harness and cable assembly shipments for the year 2006.

Identify and forecast the value of connector shipments to cable assembly manufacturers for the years 2005 through 2010 for the following major categories of interest:

       Industry Sector
       Class of Trade (Captive vs. Available)
       Type of Cable Assembly
       Type of Cable Manufacture
       Connector Family
       Geographic Region 

This report is designed to be broad and comprehensive while, at the same time, providing the level of detail required to support executive market forecasting, and planning and development initiatives. More specifically, the report examines the eleven major end-use industry sectors shown at the right.

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 Report # M-720-08
European Connector Market
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Published May 2008

Western - Central – Eastern Europe
25 National European Connector Markets

Bishop & Associates has just released a new six-chapter research report analyzing the European Connector Market. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market detailing connector consumption by country, with details by end-use equipment sector, and connector product category. Sales are provided for the years 2006, 2007, and a 2012 forecast.

This report supplies detailed statistics for the following 25 countries:

The developments in international markets and electronic production have become very dynamic in the past two decades. From the age of internationalization in which manufacturers set up quasi permanent locations abroad we moved in to the age of globalization which involves moving production locations all over the globe to those areas where end-use markets develop or where production is most cost efficient.  The speed at which these changes are taking place is increasing and specialized production companies (EMS providers) have emerged to take over (part of) this effort from OEMs.

The results is that tracking the connector market performance has become equally dynamic and market volumes by location are much more volatile than several decades ago. This means that market research data by country will become outdated faster and has to be updated more frequently.

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Report # M-700-09 
2009 Connector Market Handbook
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Published April 2009

Bishop and Associates has just released the new 2009 edition of the Connector Market Handbook. This comprehensive seven-chapter, 221-page report analyzes all aspects of the world electronic connector market. This report provides detailed connector statistics by equipment sector and product category for North America, Europe, Japan, China, Asia Pacific, and the ROW region. Included is a complete chapter on worldwide connector industry results by region, equipment sector and product category. Data is provided for the years 1999-2008, and projections for 2013 (including five-year CAGRs). This report also includes 2007/2008 results by country for the European and Asia Pacific regions, as well as a 2013 forecast.

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Report # T-450-07
World Non-Automotive Transportation Connector Market
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Published April 2007

Bishop and Associates has just released the new five-chapter research report analyzing the World Non-Automotive Transportation Connector Market. This comprehensive report provides detail on all aspects of the non-automotive transportation connector market by profiling the three major segments of the market and outlining the major product types, connector categories, and connector types. The report provides connector 2005-2006 sales data by region of the world, market segment, and includes a five-year forecast to the year 2011 for each market segment and region (including five-year CAGRs).

The world market for non-automotive transportation connectors covers a large variety of products and product markets.  Non-automotive transportation market ranges from a 50 cc motor scooter to a 160,000 ton ocean going cruise liner.

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Report # M-800-07
World Computer & Peripheral Market Report
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Published January 2007

Bishop and Associates has just released the new nine-chapter research report analyzing the World Computer and Peripheral Market. This comprehensive report provides detail on all aspects of the world computer and peripheral market, including connector statistics for the years 2006-2011 (including five-year CAGRs), and projections to the year 2016.

This report analyzes Computers & Peripherals worldwide and their connector usage including:

Estimates of equipment & connector volume 2001-2016 in units and dollars.

Forecasts by market segment and region of the world.

Equipment segments include mobile, desktop, server, HPC, storage, LAN, peripheral equipment and other. Categories include:

PDA/communicator, notebook/tablet, desktop, motherboard, peripheral equipment, entry level/blade server, midrange, enterprise server, mainframe, workstation, high performance & technical computers (HPC), SAN/NAS/SAS HDD storage, desktop LAN equipment & boards, single board/embedded computers, and others. 

Connector volume is provided by I/O, internal board-to-board, and other connector and cable connector/assembly categories.

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Report P-405-06
Rectangular I/O Connector Market
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Published November 2006

Bishop and Associates has just released a new report providing a complete analysis of The World Rectangular I/O Connector Market. This new report furnishes detailed statistics for over 85 rectangular product lines by 2004/2005 total sales. Sales by end-use equipment markets are also provided, as well as five-year projections to the year 2010. Expanded coverage of fifteen major product categories is supplied and profiles of leading manufacturers are exhibited. This report provides all the key data needed to analyze the World Rectangular I/O Connector Market.

World demand for rectangular I/O connectors reached $5,984 million in 2005, up +6.5% from 2004’s total of $5,619 million.  Rectangular I/O connectors represented 16.9% of the 2005 $35.5 billion connector market.

The rectangular I/O market will increase to $10.077 million in 2010, a five-year CAGR of 11.0%.  In 2010, the rectangular market will represent 17.3% of world connector demand.

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Report M-725-06
Emerging Connector Markets In Central & Eastern Europe
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Published September 2006

Bishop & Associates has just released a new eight-chapter research report analyzing the Emerging Connector Markets in Central and Easter European (CEE). This report provides a comprehensive analyses of the Central & Eastern European connector market detailing connector consumption by country with details by end-use equipment sector, and connector product category. Sales are provided for 2005, and forecasts for the year 2010.

The connector market for Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia, is achieving excellent growth and is becoming an attractive market for connector manufacturers. In 2005, the region represented approximately 10 percent of the total European connector market. This share will grow to almost 15 percent by the year 2010. The anticipated five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the CEE connector market is close to 12 percent. In comparison, the Western European connector market is expected to grow at a modest CAGR of just over 3 percent during the same period.

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 Report P-881-09
Evolving High Speed Connectors
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Published March 2009

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a new 13-chapter research report providing a complete analysis of Evolving High-Speed Connectors. This new report details backplane, midplane, and high-speed backplane cable assemblies. Connector values are provided for each category for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2013, as well as region of the world.

Connectors designed to operate in multi-gigabit applications have proliferated over the past four years providing system designers greatly expanded interconnect options and performance levels.  Advances in connector as well as signal conditioning technology have pushed interface bandwidth from 3 Gb/s to 20+ Gb/s, with at least one supplier introducing a 40 Gb backplane connector.  This market research report addresses the many aspects of the high-speed interconnect market from what is driving demand for faster channels, to defining the key characteristics of the leading connector families that are currently available.  Detailed market estimates and forecasts extending to 2013 for backplane and cable connectors by application and region of the world are featured.

A variety of factors associated with high-speed channels have a major influence on their behavior.  Chapters are devoted to reviewing related system elements including driver and receiver technology, printed circuit board materials, as well as channel modeling, and performance measurement systems.

A new chapter focused on innovation provides examples of new creative approaches to addressing some of the challenges associated with interconnection and packaging of next generation electronic equipment.

This market research report also includes several tutorial chapters on connector and high-speed design issues that enable a non-technical reader to gain from the information provided.

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Research Report M-150-05
World Instrumentation Market For Connectors
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Published October 2005

Bishop and Associates has just released a new eight-chapter research report covering the World Instrumentation Market for Connectors. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world instrumentation market, detailing connector consumption by connector type for each category of instrumentation equipment, and by geographic region for the major segments outlined below.

Types of Instruments

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Research Report CE-601-05
The World Connector Market for Consumer Electronics
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Published July 2005

Bishop and Associates has just released a new six-chapter research report covering The World Connector Market for Consumer Electronics This report provides a comprehensive analysis of connector usage in the appliance, HVAC security, imaging systems, TV/video, audio systems, video games/toys, consumer automotive, and other segments of the world consumer electronics market. Statistics are presented showing historical and forecast connector shipments to the consumer market for the years 2002 through 2009.

Driven by strong demand for digital audio, video and home information products, consumer electrical and electronics equipment, sales in 2004 grew to an all time high of $143 billion in the US, and $286 billion worldwide. This total includes both consumer electronics and consumer electrical equipment, (home appliances & HVAC) which have increasing electronic content. Recent developments have been significant, with both heightened global competition and new opportunities. A market that had lost its luster for many manufacturers is now a rising star for others.

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Research Report T-990-08
Connector Imperatives to Support Next Generation Electronic Equipment
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Published January 2008

Bishop and Associates has just released a new eight-chapter research report analyzing Connector Imperatives to Support Next Generation Electronic Equipment. This new report identifies emerging electrical, mechanical and economic attributes of connectors anticipated by the electronic system design community as well as provide examples of new products connector suppliers have released or are developing in order to address these emerging needs. The report is focused on three industry segments that are experiencing the most rapid and dramatic changes, and represent some of the most fertile markets for innovation in connector technology (Computers, Telecom and Automotive). Statistics are presented showing historical and forecast connector shipments for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011.

The key objectives of this new report are to identify specific attributes of electronic connectors as reported by the connector using community, and to compare them with new development work as well as recently released connectors from the connector manufacturing industry. Product extensions of existing features as well as new capabilities are reviewed.

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Research Report S-911-05
The World Security Market For Connectors
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Published January 2005

Bishop & Associates has just released a new research report analyzing the World Security Market for Connectors. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world security electronics market detailing connector consumption both by geographic region and by connector type for each segment and sub-segment of security equipment shown below.

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Research Report #C-985-04
Connectors For Data Storage - Technology & Market
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Published October 2004

Bishop and Associates has just released comprehensive eleven-chapter report analyzing connectors for the data storage market. This study focuses on the types of storage systems and the strengths, weaknesses, and capabilities of each, while identifying the applications for which each is most appropriate. The connectors for the various storage systems are reviewed and the market for each evaluated with a detailed analysis of trends. A forecast for each connector is provided to support the market situation.

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Report # P-610-09
The World Market For Terminal Blocks
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Published March 2009

This new seven chapter research report from Bishop & Associates, Inc. provides a complete analysis of The World Market for Terminal Blocks. This report thoroughly analyzes all product categories including:

This new report furnishes 2008 detailed statistics on the world terminal block market by product type, geographic region, and end-use market sector. The report also forecasts the world terminal block market for the years 2009 and 2013.

End-Use Equipment Analyzed in this Report Include:

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Report  # T-800-04
Major New Connectors Initiatives - Technologies Changing The Industry
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Published May 2004

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a research report providing a concise description of the major new connector Initiatives and their impact on technology driving the connector industry.  The objective of this report is to create a resource for the understanding of the new technologies, their purpose and uniqueness, and to provide a basis for determining their viability in an ever-changing world of electronic systems.

This report supplies essential information needed to understand each technology and to access opportunities around each technology.  Many of these technologies were originally developed for the computer industry, but they also impact both the consumer and telecom market.  The long awaited convergence has begun and developments in one part of the marketplace can permeate others.

In addition, the report provides the sales volume for each connector along with the rationale behind its importance to the industry. The report is organized by individual technology and provides both an executive summary of each technology and a more in depth analysis of each.

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Report  # P-635-04
The Market for Filtered Connectors in Commercial and Military Applications
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Published February 2004

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has released a thirteen chapter research report providing the factors associated with the utilization of filtered electronic connectors in both military and commercial applications.  Basic EMI, ESD, and EMP filter technologies are reviewed as well as current products from a variety of connector manufacturers.  Filter effectiveness test procedures as well as international standards involving emissions and susceptibility are discussed.  Alternatives to the use of filtered connectors are also included.  An extensive analysis of the markets for these products is detailed from a variety of perspectives including current market size, market share estimates of major suppliers as well as market forecasts extending to 2008.

Although a great variety of custom connectors have been produced in filtered configurations, this report focuses on more common industry interfaces, which are available from multiple suppliers.  Filtered connectors are currently being produced by a large number of global suppliers, many of which serve small niche markets with custom fabricated products that may be an adjunct to their primary business.  This report recognizes the fractured nature of the filtered connector market while focusing on the larger manufacturers that lead in technology and sales.

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Report # M-800-03 
Computer Equipment - Markets & Connector Use
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Published October 2003

Bishop and Associates has just released a new ten-chapter research report covering Computer Equipment - Markets & Connector Use. This report provides a detailed view of computer system hardware and connector content. Hardware is defined as: palmtops, notebooks, desktop PCs, motherboards, workstations, servers, (PC servers, proprietary/RISC servers) mainframes and super computers. Details are also provided by region of the world (North America, Europe, Japan, China, Asia Pacific, ROW).

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Report # A-1010-08 
World Automotive Connector Market
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Published April 2008

Bishop and Associates has just released a new eighteen-chapter research report covering the World Automotive Connector Market. This new report provides a comprehensive analysis of the automotive connector market, identifying the size of the market by vehicle platform, product type, contact size, and region of the world for light vehicles. Market data is displayed for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012.

Light Vehicles covered in this report are defined as Cars and Light Trucks. Light Trucks include Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV’s) and Pickup Trucks with a load rating of one ton or less.

Vehicle Systems

Vehicle systems covered in this report have been segmented into 5 major categories. Each of these categories have been broken down into specific subsystems:

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Report#  P-650-03
World Market For 2mm Backplane Connector Systems
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Published June 2003

Bishop & Associates, Inc. has just published a new seven chapter research report providing a complete analysis of The World Market for 2mm Backplane Connector Systems.  This report provides detailed statistics on the world 2mm backplane connector market by product type, geographic region and end-use market sector for the years 2001 and 2002.  Five-year forecasts are also provided for the year 2007.

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Report # M-1501-04 
Medical Electronics Market for Connectors
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Published April 2004

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released an eight chapter research report providing a comprehensive analysis of the world medical electronics market detailing connector consumption both by geographic region and by connector type for each category of medical equipment. The primary objective of this report is to create a single, comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the medical electronics industry sector in an effort to provide an independent basis for assessing market share and competitive advantage.

This report supplies essential information needed to access opportunities in the growing medical electronics sector, and provides the dollar value of each category of medical equipment, and display the connector market size organized by equipment type, connector family and by geographic region. These include:

The value and growth rate for each category of medical equipment is forecast for the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2008.

The value and growth rates of connectors are identified by equipment type for the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2008.

Connector sales are displayed by product type for 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2008.

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Report # C-2090-08 
Compensation Practices for Sales & Marketing Professionals in the U.S. Connector Industry
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Published June 2008

Bishop and Associates has just released an eight-chapter research report that details connector industry compensation practices for sales and marketing professionals in the U.S.

This report provides salary and bonus detail for four years 2004, 2005, 2004, and 2007, measuring how compensation has changed during this period.

Position Titles Covered

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Report # P-660-07 
Power Connectors for the Computer & Communication Markets
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Published March 2007

Bishop and Associates has just released the new ten-chapter research report analyzing Power Connectors For The Computer And Communications Markets. This comprehensive report provides detail on all aspects of the computer and communication power connector market, including connector statistics by region, market, power rating and connector type the years 2005-2006 and 2011 (including five-year CAGRs).

Beyond detailing the factors that are driving the increase in power demand, this new report includes detailed data covering contact physics, power connector types, test methodology, the status of industry standards that define power connectors, as well as connector failure mechanisms.  The issue of thermal management along with current and anticipated cooling options is discussed. A detailed review of existing as well as recently introduced power connectors from 17 leading suppliers is also included. For a overview of this research report, click here. If you would like to place an order for this report, go to our order form.

Report # C-830-02 
Asia Pacific Computer Market For Connectors
Research Report C-830-02
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Published September 2002

This seven chapter report from Bishop & Associates provides a comprehensive analysis of connector usage in the Asia Pacific computer market.

A detailed analysis of connector consumption for each of the major categories of equipment is provided. The value and growth rate of equipment production for each sector is forecast for the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2007. In addition, values and growth rates of connectors are identified for each category of equipment for the years 1999 through 2007. Connector values are also provided for leading Asia Pacific countries. This report furnishes a detailed and authoritative analysis of computer connector consumption in the world’s fastest growing region. For a complete overview of the this report, click here. If you would like to place an order for this report, go to our order form.

 Report # T-900-08   
World Telecom Market For Connectors
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Published November 2008

Bishop and Associates has just released a new eight-chapter research report covering the World Telecom Market for Connectors. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of connector usage in the wireless, wireline carrier, enterprise and cable/MSO network sectors of the world telecom equipment market.  Statistics are presented showing historical and forecast connector shipments to the telecom industry for the years 2006 through 2012.

This new report examines recent and ongoing impacts to this key end-use industry for connectors, including the following:

The shift to the IP-based architecture is creating simpler, flatter, more efficient and less costly to operate networks that support voice, broadband data and video services.

Market consolidation continues to reduce the number of service providers, thereby increasing competition among telecom equipment makers. 

Packaging efficiency is enabling functional consolidation of network elements, which reduces the number of network elements, and their associated interconnect products. 

Competition among service providers continues to drive capital investment (CAPEX).

The quest to provide “triple play” bundled services is driving fiber extension initiatives by wireline and cable/MSO carriers.

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Report # C-500-03
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Connector Industry
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Published January 2003

This Bishop and Associates research report chronicles the connector industry’s acquisitions from the 1980s to the present.

Since 1990, there have 196 acquisitions with the peak activity coming in 2000 with 28 acquisitions. This report provides details on each acquisition, identifying the buyer and seller, and specifics of the agreement when available.

The fast growing years of 1998, 1999, and 2000 produced 70 acquisitions, or 35% of all acquisitions during the past (13) thirteen years. Compared to the 28 twenty-eight acquisitions in 2000, there were only (23) twenty-three acquisitions in 2001 and 2002 combined. For a overview of this research report, click here. If you would like to place an order for this report, go to our order form.

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