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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Announces The Investigation Of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation In Connection With The Proposed Sale Of The Company To Murata Electronics North America, Inc.
Business Wire - Fri Aug 22, 8:25PM CDT
The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation ("Peregrine" or the "Company" (NASDAQ: PSMI) relating to the proposed buyout of the Company by Murata Electronics North America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("Murata" .

Law Firm Kirby McInerney LLP Investigating Potential Claims on Behalf of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation Stockholders
Business Wire - Fri Aug 22, 4:20PM CDT
Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation ("Peregrine" or the "Company" (NASDAQ SMI) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Murata Electronics North America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("Murata" (TSE/OSE: 6981). Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Peregrine stockholders will receive $12.50 in cash for each share of Peregrine common stock they own, valuing the transaction at approximately $471 million.

PEREGRINE SEMICONDUCTOR INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 22, 1:31PM CDT
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF" are investigating the proposed sale of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation ("Peregrine" or the "Company" (NASDAQ: PSMI) to Murata Electronics North America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSE/OSE: 6981). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Peregrine will receive only $12.50 in cash for each share of Peregrine common stock that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz LLP Investigates Claims That the Merger May Not Be in the Best Interest of Investors of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation - PSMI
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 22, 11:55AM CDT
Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation ("Peregrine" or the "Company" (NASDAQ: PSMI) (ISIN: US71366R7035) (CUSIP: 71366R703) concerning the proposed acquisition of Peregrine by Murata Electronics North America, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

PEREGRINE ALERT: Proposed Sale of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation Being Investigated by Johnson & Weaver, LLP
Business Wire - Fri Aug 22, 8:13AM CDT
Shareholder rights law firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: PSMI) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed $471 million sale of the Company to Murata Electronics North America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Murata to Acquire Peregrine Semiconductor for $12.50 Per Share in Cash
Business Wire - Fri Aug 22, 7:08AM CDT
Murata Electronics North America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSE/OSE: 6981), and Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation (Peregrine) (NASDAQ: PSMI) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Murata will acquire all outstanding shares of Peregrine not owned by Murata, for $12.50 per share in cash, or a total transaction value of $471 million ($465 million excluding Murata's existing holding). Peregrine is the founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced Radio Frequency (RF) solutions and is a leading provider of RF front-end (RFFE) solutions for mobile and analog applications. Upon closing of the transaction, Peregrine will become part of Murata's strategy to expand its core business. Peregrine will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata and continue with its current business model of solving the world's toughest RF challenges.

Wearable Electronics/ Technology Components (Memory, Battery, Display, Connectivity, Sensors & Others) Market Study - Global Analysis, Forecast & Insights 2014-2024
M2 - Thu Aug 14, 8:09AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2tqg75/wearable) has announced the addition of the "Wearable Electronics/ Technology Components (Memory, Battery, Display, Connectivity, Sensors & Others) Market Study - A Global Analysis, Forecast & Insights 2014-2024" report to their offering. The global wearable electronic components market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 37.82% from 2014 to 2024, to reach over $17.47 billion by 2024. The primary components covered in the report are control components, sensors, battery, memory, connectivity, display, and others. The others' component includes a cumulative market statistics of components like stereo audio CODEC, Analog Front End (AFE), Application specific integrated circuits (ASIC), microphones, oscillator, connectors, power management ICs and others. A detailed study of the components in different product types under wearable technology has been completed. The products for which the components market analysis was undertaken are smartwatches, wrist wear, smartglasses, HMD/HUDs, and smart textiles. The maximum and minimum costs of individual components were used to calculate the bill of material for different product types. A detailed pricing and tear down analysis for each component were undertaken to arrive at the total market opportunity for each component, namely control component, memory, battery, sensor, connectivity, and display and optoelectronics component. The report incorporates profiles for the top market players from all across the value chain profiling more than 15 key market players, including different component manufacturers, ranging from microcontrollers to battery, and sensors to display. There is a lot of ambiguity around different components and its respective price in the market. To solve this issue, a detailed description of the assumptions is provided in the report. Key questions answered in the report - What will be the global wearable electronics component market value by 2024 along with the estimated CAGR? - Which factors are impeding the growth of the global wearable electronics component market through 2014 to 2024? - Which is the leading component among all other components for individual product type? - What is the maximum and minimum BOM for different product types? - Which company is the leading market player in the market? - What will be the market trends for different component types in the next 10 years? Key Topics Covered: 1 Report Scope 2 Interview With Industry Experts 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Challenges 5 Wearable Electronics Component Market 6 Wearable Product Electronic Components Market 7 Company Profiles - Blue Spark Technologies - E-Ink Corporation - FLexEL LLC - HZO Inc. - InvenSense Inc. - Murata Manufacturing Co.Ltd - Qualcomm Incorporated - STMicroelectronics - Texas Instruments For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2tqg75/wearable

Sensor Market in Consumer Healthcare by Application & Sensor Type - Analysis & Forecast 2013-2020
M2 - Wed Jul 23, 9:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7wvmtj/sensor_market_in) has announced the addition of the "Sensor Market in Consumer Healthcare by Application, Sensor Type & by Geography - Analysis & Forecast to to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The sensor market in consumer healthcare is expected to reach $47.40 billion by the end of 2020 at a CAGR of 5.56%. The sensor market in consumer healthcare application is driven by the rising healthcare costs, aging population, and wide-spread diseases. The growth in the portable and disposable diagnostic equipment, increasing need for greater precision, and reliability are some of the major market drivers for the sensors market in consumer healthcare applications. There has been an increasing momentum for consumer healthcare monitoring and sensing driven by sensors with advanced features and sophistication. The consumer healthcare will lessen the healthcare cost of the patient by reducing the time associated with doctor consultation, visiting doctor and so on. Consumer healthcare sensing plays an important role in delivering reliable psychological and biometric monitoring of patients. The report provides the contributionof the sensor market in consumer healthcare with inclusive forecasts for revenue across sensor types,applications, and geography related to this market. The sensor type section in sensor market in consumer healthcare report is further segmented into as temperature sensor, blood pressure sensor, blood glucose sensor, blood oxygen sensor, ECG sensor, image sensor, posture sensors, altitude sensors, motion sensor, pedometers, heart rate sensor, posture sensor, radiation sensor, and touch sensor. Applications of sensor market inconsumer healthcare sectorincludepatient monitoring, therapeutic, imaging, handheld and homecare devices, and fitness andwellness devices.This sensor market in consumer healthcare report covers geographic regions, which are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. Report Scope Application - Patient Monitoring - Therapeutic - Handheld and Homecare - Fitness and wellness Sensor Type - Blood Pressure Sensor - Temperature Sensor - Image sensor - Heart rate sensor - Touch Sensor & Motion Sensor Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Coverstory 4 Market Overview 5 Market By Sensor Type 6 Market By Application 7 Market By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned - 3M - Ametek, Inc. - Analog Devices, Inc. - Aptina Imaging Corporation - Atmel Corporation - Avago Technologies - Banner Engineering Corporation - Cambridge Temperature Concepts - Danaher Corporation - Ecardio Diagnostics - Elmos Semiconductor AG - Epcos AG - Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. - Fujitsu Corporation - GE Measurement & Control Solutions - Honeywell International, Inc. - Infineon Technologies AG - Invensense. Inc. - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - Maxim Integrated - Measurement Specialties Inc. - Melexis Corporation - Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - Proteus Digital Health, Inc. - Qualcomm Atheros Inc. (QCA) - RF Technologies - Senseonics, Inc. - Stmicroelectronics N.V. - Texas Instruments, Inc. - Toshiba Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7w..._market_in

Global Advanced Functional Materials Market 2014-2018 Featuring 3M Co, Bayer AG, DuPont & Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
M2 - Mon Jul 07, 4:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2lxbgg/global_advanced) has announced the addition of the "Global Advanced Functional Materials Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Advanced Functional Materials market will grow at a CAGR of 6.39% to 2018 Rising demand for advanced functional materials from the Transportation industry is expected to be a major driver for the Global Advanced Functional Materials market. Such demand can be primarily attributed to the trend of lightweight vehicles to improve fuel economy and the durability of transportation systems. This, in turn, is expected to result in an increased demand for materials such as nanomaterials and nanocomposites, which provide a high potential for both weight reduction and enhanced performance. Also, increasing use of composites instead of conventional materials is expected to drive market growth. According to the report, many drivers are contributing to the growth of the Global Advanced Functional Materials market, the most important of which is an increase in demand from the Electrical and Electronics industry. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in the market is production constraints. Issues with scaling-up production quantities to meet industrial demand is restricting market growth. There are five major types of advanced functional materials, which are used in low carbon applications: - Advanced functional composites - Advanced functional ceramics - Advanced energy materials - Nanomaterials - Conductive polymers The major end-user categories of these materials include industries such as: - Electrical and Electronics - Chemicals - Transportation - Aerospace - Healthcare Key Vendors - 3M Co. - Bayer AG - DuPont - Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - 3A Composites International AG - Air Products and Chemicals Inc. - Ametek Inc. - Applied Materials Inc. - Applied Nanotech Holdings Inc. - BASF SE - Cambridge Display Technology Ltd - CNano Technology Ltd. - CPS Technologies Corp. - Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH - Kyocera Corp. - LDK Solar Hi-Tech Co. Ltd - Materion Corp. - Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd - ReneSola Ltd. - Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd - Showa Denko K.K. - SunEdison Inc. - Wacker Chemie AG For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2l...l_advanced

IR Detector Market by Technology, Application, Spectral Range & by Geography - Global Forecast to 2013 - 2020
M2 - Thu Mar 20, 4:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7hbnvn/ir_detector) has announced the addition of the "IR Detector Market by Technology, Application, Spectral Range & by Geography - Global Forecast to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. IR detector technologies enable the systems that help to interact with the outer world without touching it. It mainly detects radiations from the objects around it. This report gives a detailed analysis of these detection technologies, and their broad existing and emerging markets. The overall market for the IR detectors has been broadly classified into four major segments; namely by technology, by applications, by spectral range, and by geography. The technologies covered include MCT, InGaAs, Thermopyle, Pyroelectric, and Microbolometers. The spectral ranges covered are ShortWave Infrared (SWIR), Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR), and Long Wave Infrared (LWIR). LWIR detector market is the largest and the fastest growing market for IR detectors, mainly, due to its low price and wide application range. Thermopyle, Pyroelectric, and Microbolometers technologies are the most popular for this spectral range. MCT and InGaAs are expensive technologies, which are more popular in military applications. With the new product developments and advancement of these technologies, they are finding applications in a wider range of products such as bio medical imaging and spectroscopy. The IR detectors have key applications in people and motion sensing, temperature measurement, fire and gas detection, spectroscopy, bio medical imaging, smart homes. Out of these, the people and motion sensing is the most popular application. Higher demand for security at commercial places like airports, hotels, hospitals, and offices is expected to drive this application market. The demand from consumer electronics applications like smart TVs, smartphones, and tablets is also expected to push the sales of IR detectors in the coming years. Key Topics Covered: Introduction Executive Summary Market Overview Global IR Detector Market, By Technology Global IR Detector Market , By Spectral Range Global IR Detector Market, By Geography Competetive Landscaping Company Profile List of Tables List of Figures Companies Mentioned - Excelitas Technologies Corp. - FlIR Systems Inc. - Hamamatsu Photonics Kk - Melexis Nv - Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - Omron Corporation - Raytheon Co. - Texas Instruments Inc. - Ulis - Vigo System S.A. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7h...r_detector About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

Concise Analysis of the International Radio Frequency Components Market
M2 - Wed Mar 05, 4:23AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vc9q9b/global_radio) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Radio Frequency Components Market" report to their offering. One of the major trends that are expected to exert a positive influence on the Global RF Components market is the rapid technological advancements. The continuous technological advancements in the design and development of RF components has increased the filtering efficiency and expanded its applications in various electronic devices. Moreover, the rate of change and technological advancements in the Global RF Components market is very fast. The rapid technological advancements have led to the development of advanced and highly accurate RF components. Hence, the high efficiency of RF components used in smartphones or tablets computers is seen to enhance end-user experience. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the emergence of 4G technology for use in smartphones. In this regard, RF components can easily incorporate 4G technology applications for use in various wireless communication devices, including smartphones. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in this market is the high cost of producing RF components. Since the technology involved in the development of RF components is advanced and expensive, the market vendors are required to make huge investments for the R&D activities, thereby increasing the total production cost. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. List of Abbreviations 3. Introduction 4. Market Research Methodology 5. Scope of the Report 6. Market Landscape 7. Geographical Segmentation 8. Key Leading Countries 9. Vendor Landscape 10. Buying Criteria 11. Market Growth Drivers 12. Drivers and their Impact 13. Market Challenges 14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 15. Market Trends 16. Key Vendor Analysis 17. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - ANADIGICS Inc. - Avago Technologies Ltd. - Epson Toyocom - Mitsubishi Electric Corp. - Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - RF Micro Devices Inc. - Skyworks Solutions Inc. - Tektronix - TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. - Vectron International - WIN Semiconductors Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vc...obal_radio

World Forecasts for the Sensors Market in Consumer Electronics to 2020: Touch, Image, Motion, Temperature, Position, Pressure
M2 - Wed Feb 26, 6:33AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zfb92h/sensors_market_in) has announced the addition of the "World Forecasts for the Sensors Market in Consumer Electronics to 2020: Touch, Image, Motion, Temperature, Position, Pressure" report to their offering. This research study on the sensors market in consumer electronics focuses on various product segments such as Touch, Image, Motion, Pressure, Position and Temperature Sensor. While Touch and Image are relatively mature product segments, Motion and Pressure are expected to grow at higher CAGRs during the forecast period. Apart from these product segments, the report is sub segmented by applications such as Entertainment, Information Technology, Communication Products, and Home Appliances. The sensors market within consumer electronics application is gaining market penetration with new technologies evolving daily. These sensors form the core of any electronics device and are making daily life easier and productive. Thanks to advancement in technologies it is now possible to leverage higher technologies for processing a larger amount of data and making systems smarter and responsive to our daily needs. The single largest key driver of the sensors in consumer electronics is the growth of mobile phones and tablets market. Almost all the sensors in consumer electronics application will see largest value and volume growth mainly from this segment. Another major application gaining traction is the growth of wearable devices. From health sensors to gesture detection, wearable devices are increasing functionality at tremendous pace. Other key drivers for the market are demand for all in one PCs, need for security and surveillance cameras, demand for camera based mobile phones and tablets with motion stabilization, higher accuracy for motion sensing for gaming applications, Indoor navigation applications. Sensors in consumer electronics still has some restraints for its market growth. The key market restraints can be classified as: lack of product differentiation, alternatives available at low cost, large size and higher power consumption, competition within technologies and accuracy and responsiveness during performance. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Global Sensor Market in Consumer Electronics, By Products 5 Global Sensor Market in Consumer Electronics, By Geography 6 Competitive Landscape 7 Company Profiles - 3M Co. - Alps Electric Co, Ltd - Analog Devices, Inc - Aptina Imaging Corporation - Atmel Corporation - Avago Technologies Ltd - Banner Engineering Corp - Cypress Semiconductor Corporation - Elliptic Laboratories As - Elmos Semiconductor Ag - Epcos AG - Eyesight Mobile Technologies Ltd - Freescale Semiconductor Ltd - Infineon Technologies Ag - Invensense, Inc - Measurement Specialties, Inc - Melexis Nv - Murata Manufacturing Co, Ltd - NXP Semiconductors NV - Omnivision Technologies, Inc - Panasonic Corporation - Pointgrab Ltd - Robert Bosch Gmbh - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd - Semtech Corp - Synaptics, Inc - Teledyne Dalsa Inc - Texas Instruments Inc - Toshiba Corporation - XYZ Interactive Technologies Inc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zf..._market_in

AMR Sensor with 3D Sensing Capabilities - Another World's First, from Murata
Business Wire - Mon Feb 03, 1:00AM CST
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6981) (ISIN:JP3914400001) (hereinafter "Murata" has developed the world's first AMR sensor with 3D sensing capabilities supporting 360-degree magnetic field detection with uniform sensitivity in all directions. Magnetic field detection in three-dimensional space previously required the use of multiple magnetic sensors in combination, but the new sensor makes 3D magnetic field detection possible using a single device.

Murata Has Developed World Class Capacitive Type MEMS Pressure Sensor
Business Wire - Wed Jan 29, 1:00AM CST
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6981) (ISIN:JP3914400001) (hereinafter "Murata" has developed newly capacitive type MEMS pressure (barometer) sensor (2.3 x 2.6 mm typ.). Samples and pre-production quantities will be delivered to customers in early 2014, with mass production ramping up to support broad market demand by Q4.

Murata and Sensor Platforms Collaborate on MEMS Sensor and PDR Algorithms for Next-Generation Smartphone/Tablet Applications
Business Wire - Mon Jan 06, 10:59AM CST
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) (hereinafter "Murata" and Sensor Platforms, Inc. (hereinafter "SPI" announced today they have had a collaborative relationship for over three years.

Global Sensors Market in Consumer Electronics Report 2013-2020: Touch, Image, Motion, Temperature, Position, Pressure
M2 - Thu Dec 19, 9:24AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tq5tm7/sensors_market_in) has announced the addition of the "Sensors Market in Consumer Electronics by Product, Application, & Geography - Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis (2013 - 2020)" report to their offering. The total market value is estimated to be $15.27 billion in 2013, which is likely to increase till $ 29.25 billion by 2020 with an estimated CAGR of 9.7% The sensors market within consumer electronics application is gaining market penetration with new technologies evolving daily. These sensors form the core of any electronics device and are making daily life easier and productive. Thanks to advancement in technologies it is now possible to leverage higher technologies for processing a larger amount of data and making systems smarter and responsive to our daily needs. The single largest key driver of the sensors in consumer electronics is the growth of mobile phones and tablets market. Almost all the sensors in consumer electronics application will see largest value and volume growth mainly from this segment. Another major application gaining traction is the growth of wearable devices. From health sensors to gesture detection, wearable devices are increasing functionality at tremendous pace. Other key drivers for the market are demand for all in one PCs, need for security and surveillance cameras, demand for camera based mobile phones and tablets with motion stabilization, higher accuracy for motion sensing for gaming applications, Indoor navigation applications. Sensors in consumer electronics still has some restraints for its market growth. The key market restraints can be classified as: lack of product differentiation, alternatives available at low cost, large size and higher power consumption, competition within technologies and accuracy and responsiveness during performance. This report focuses on giving a bird's eye-view of the complete sensors market in consumer electronics industry with regards to the products market, with detailed market segmentations, combined with qualitative analysis of each and every aspect of the classification on the basis of application and geography. All the numbers both revenue and volume, at every level of detail, are forecast till 2020, to give a glimpse of the potential revenue based in this market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Global Sensor Market in Consumer Electronics, By Products 5 Global Sensor Market in Consumer Electronics, By Geography 6 Competitive Landscape 7 Company Profile - 3M Co. - Alps Electric Co, Ltd - Analog Devices, Inc - Aptina Imaging Corporation - Atmel Corporation - Avago Technologies Ltd - Banner Engineering Corp - Cypress Semiconductor Corporation - Elliptic Laboratories As - Elmos Semiconductor Ag - Epcos AG - Eyesight Mobile Technologies Ltd - Freescale Semiconductor Ltd - Infineon Technologies Ag - Invensense, Inc - Measurement Specialties, Inc - Melexis Nv - Murata Manufacturing Co, Ltd - NXP Semiconductors NV - Omnivision Technologies, Inc - Panasonic Corporation - Pointgrab Ltd - Robert Bosch Gmbh - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd - Semtech Corp - Sensirion Ag - Synaptics, Inc - Teledyne Dalsa Inc - Texas Instruments Inc - Toshiba Corporation - XYZ Interactive Technologies Inc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tq..._market_in

2013 Report on the Global Advanced Functional Material Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Thu Dec 12, 5:32AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xvb37m/advanced) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the Global Advanced Functional Material Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. The present AFM market growing with a CAGR of 6.6% is expected to generate global revenue of $1,13,881.9 million by 2018. AFMs for low carbon applications include five categories of materials. These are advanced functional ceramics, advanced functional composites, advanced energy materials, conductive polymers, and nanomaterials. The demand for AFMs is derived from industries such as electrical & electronics, energy & power, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare & pharmaceuticals. AFMs reduce the carbon footprint of the component in which it is incorporated in three ways. Nanomaterials are used in several industries due to its magnetic, optical, catalytic, and electronic properties. There are already established markets for nanomaterials such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, silicon oxide nanopowders and carbon nanotubes, nanofibers, nanosilver, nanoclays, quantum dots, and nanoporous materials. Nanoparticles are used in applications such as filtration, electronics, cosmetics, energy, medicine, chemicals, coatings, and catalysts. Two different types of advanced functional composites are covered in this report. These are metal matrix composites and fiber reinforced plastics. Advanced functional composite materials can be separated into three categories based on the strengthening mechanism. These categories are dispersion strengthened, particle reinforced, and fibre reinforced. Asia-Pacific with a CAGR of 9.2% is the fastest growing market for advanced functional composites. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Advanced Functional Ceramics 6 Advance Functional Composites 7 Advanced Energy Materials 8 Conductive Polymers 9 Nanomaterials 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - A Composites - Air Products And Chemicals - Ametek - Applied Materials - Applied Nanotech - Bayer - CNANO Technology - CPS Technologies Corporation - Cambridge Display Technology - Ceradyne - Crosslink - Deutsche Edelstahlwerke - EI Du Pont De Nemours & Company - Kyocera Corporation - LDK Solar Hi-Tech - M Company - Materion Corporation - Momentive Performance Materials - Murata Manufacturing Company - Renesola - Samsung Electro-Mechanics - Showa Denko KK - Sunedison - Wacker Chemie For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xvb37m/advanced

Global Automotive Sensors Market with Special Focus on MEMS Sensors
M2 - Wed Aug 21, 3:42AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/77pgtm/global_automotive) has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Sensors Market with Special Focus on MEMS Sensors" report to their offering. Driven by government regulations of safety and emissions, introduction of high-end options in modern vehicles by major automobile manufacturers and consumer demand for safety, comfort, infotainment applications and fuel efficiency, automotive electronics content per vehicle is on the rise. As the electronics content is increasing in automobiles, the number of automotive sensors used in vehicles is also increasing. The global market for automotive electronics, estimated at US$191.3 billion in 2013, is further projected to reach US$314.4 billion1 by 2020, thereby maintaining a CAGR of 7.3% between 2012 and 2020. Automotive Sensors market worldwide, standing at US$16.2 billion in 2012, estimated to be US$17.4 billion in 2013 and forecast at US$18.8 billion in 2014, is further projected to reach US$30.3 billion by 2020, thereby posting a CAGR Of 8.2% between 2012 and 2020. Estimated to be US$2.6 billion in 2013, demand for Automotive MEMS Sensors globally is projected to reach US$4.7 billion by 2020. Automotive sensor product segments analyzed in this study include position sensors, pressure sensors, speed sensors, oxygen sensors, accelerometers, rollover sensors, yaw rate sensors, temperature sensors, mass airflow sensors and other automotive sensors. Automotive sensors market is also analyzed by automotive end-use application area including powertrain, chassis, safety & security, body, communication & navigation and other automotive applications. Further, this report also focuses on automotive MEMS sensors market analyzed by product segments including MEMS pressure sensors, MEMS accelerometers, MEMS gyroscopes, MEMS flow sensors and other MEMS sensors; and by end-use applications comprising powertrain, chassis, safety & security and other applications. Key Topics Covered Part A: Global Market Perspective 1. Introduction 2. Key Market Trends 3. Key Global Players 4. Key Business Trends 5. Key Product Trends 6. Global Market Overview 7. Special Focus On Automotive Mems Sensors Market Part B: Regional Market Perspective 1. North America 2. Europe 3. Japan 4. Asia 5. Rest Of World Part C: Guide To The Industry 1. North America 2. Europe 3. Asia-Pacific 4. Rest Of World Part D: Annexure 1. Research Methodology 2. The Questionnaire 3. Feedback Companies Mentioned This report profiles 49 key global players and 97 major players across North America - 39; Europe - 35; Japan - 16; Asia - 5 and Rest of World - 2. Examples of companies featured in the report include: - Allegro Microsystems - Analog Devices - Continental - Custom Sensors & Technologies - Delphi Automotive - Denso Corporation - Elmos Semiconductor - Freescale Semiconductor - GE Measurement & Control Solutions - Hamamatsu Photonics KG - Hitachi Automotive Systems - Infineon Technologies - Keihin Corporation - Kistler Group (Kistler Instrumente) - Magneti Marelli - MEMSIC - Methode Electronics - Micronas Semiconductor Holding - Murata Manufacturing - NGK Spark Plug . - Novotechnik Messwertaufnehmer - NXP Semiconductors - Omron Corporation - Osram Opto Semiconductors - Robert Bosch - Schrader International - STMicroelectronics - Takata Corporation - Texas Instruments - TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. - Yazaki Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/77...automotive About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

The Advanced Functional Material Market Growing with a CAGR of 6.6% is Expected to Generate Global Revenue of $1,13,881.9 Million by 2018
M2 - Fri Aug 09, 10:51AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j95pq5/advanced) has announced the addition of the "Advanced Functional Material Market For Low Carbon Applications by Categories, Applications & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2018" report to their offering. The global market for AFM has grown significantly during the past few years and is expected to grow at a modest pace in the next five years, mainly driven by growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. Market revenue for AFM in Asia-Pacific was $29,756.9 million in 2012. China, Japan, and South Korea are the major markets for AFM in Asia-Pacific. Other markets in Asia-Pacific include India, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand. The demand for AFM in these markets is fuelled by demand from end user industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy & power, electronics, healthcare, and infrastructure. This report aims to estimate the global market for AFM for 2013 and to project the expected demand of the same in 2018. This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global AFM market. It provides a comprehensive review of major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, winning imperatives, challenges, and key issues in the market. Opportunities for new entrants in light of market forces such as consumers bargaining strength, raw material sourcing, and market penetration threshold are analyzed using Porters model. Key Findings: - Asia-Pacific is currently the largest market for AFM. The demand for AFM is derived from end user industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer durables, electronics, healthcare, and energy. China, Japan, and South Korea are the major markets for AFM in Asia-Pacific. - Nanomaterials are currently the fastest growing category of AFM. The global nanomaterials market is growing with a CAGR of 19.7%. - The advanced functional composite is the largest category of AFM by volume. The market is expected to reach 8,230.0 kilotons by 2018. Companies Mentioned: - A Composites Holding AG - Air Products and Chemicals, Inc - Ametek Inc - Applied Materials Inc - Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc - Bayer AG - CNANO Technology Ltd - CPS Technologies Corporation - Cambridge Display Technology Ltd (CDT Ltd) - Ceradyne Inc - Crosslink - Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GMBH - EI Du Pont De Nemours & Company - Kyocera Corporation - LDK Solar Hi-Tech Co Ltd - M Company - Materion Corporation - Momentive Performance Materials Inc - Murata Manufacturing Company, Ltd - Renesola Ltd - Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co, Ltd - Showa Denko KK (SDK) - Sunedison Inc - Wacker Chemie AG For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j95pq5/advanced About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

Global Radio Frequency Components Market 2012-2016 with TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. and RF Micro Devices Inc. Dominating
M2 - Thu Aug 01, 4:25AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2qrshr/global_radio) has announced the addition of the "Global Radio Frequency Components Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Radio Frequency (RF) Components market to grow at a CAGR of 12.5 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing government regulatory norms. The Global Radio Frequency Components market has also been witnessing rapid technological advancement. However, the production of RF components requires considerable investment from vendors and this could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: One of the major trends that are expected to exert a positive influence on the Global RF Components market is the rapid technological advancements. The continuous technological advancements in the design and development of RF components has increased the filtering efficiency and expanded its applications in various electronic devices. Moreover, the rate of change and technological advancements in the Global RF Components market is very fast. The rapid technological advancements have led to the development of advanced and highly accurate RF components. Hence, the high efficiency of RF components used in smartphones or tablets computers is seen to enhance end-user experience. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the emergence of 4G technology for use in smartphones. In this regard, RF components can easily incorporate 4G technology applications for use in various wireless communication devices, including smartphones. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in this market is the high cost of producing RF components. Since the technology involved in the development of RF components is advanced and expensive, the market vendors are required to make huge investments for the R&D activities, thereby increasing the total production cost. Companies Mentioned - Avago Technologies Ltd. - Skyworks Solutions Inc. - TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. - RF Micro Devices Inc. - Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - Epson Toyocom - Vectron International - Tektronix - ANADIGICS Inc. - WIN Semiconductors Corp. - Mitsubishi Electric Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2q...obal_radio About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.




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