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Metal Oxide Varistors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2004-2008
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Product Code: VAR04
This study analyzes the global high growth market for zinc oxide varistors in chip and disc form. These devices, which are used exclusively for overvoltage protection in AC line voltage circuits and in digital portable electronics have experienced rapid growth in accordance with the development of the camera phone in Japan and Korea, where unit shipments continue to grow. Demand is also high in Europe, but price pressure is eroding margins worldwide. Automotive applications seem to be safe harbor from price erosion due to changing under-the-hood requirements. This study analyzes value, volume and average unit pricing, consumption by end-use market, configuration and case size including the 0402, 0603. 0805, 1206, 1210+; and disc and valve block formats. Competitive environment, market shares and forecasts to 2008.