Research Reports on Connector Technologies and Market Trends

Report # M-607-06
The World Industrial Market for Connectors
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Published June 2006

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a new 10 chapter research report providing a complete analysis of The World Industrial Market For Connectors. This new report details 30 specific categories of industrial controls, and 8 categories of production equipment. Connector values are provided for each category for the years 2005, 2006, and 2010, as well as each region of the world.

Report # RM-1050-06
Connector Industry Roadmap Report
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Published March 2006

Bishop and Associates, Inc. just released a six-chapter report providing a roadmap for the Connector Industry. This new 2006 report provides industry roadmaps on connector technology, connector market segments, product categories, long-term forecasts, and some input on other electronic components and product sectors. The report is organized into the following segments:

Executive Summary
Technology Roadmaps
Long Term Forecasts Overview
Industry Trends
Electronics Industry Roadmaps Technology Trends
Product Roadmaps

Information used to create this report includes input from Bishop and Associates and other key industry sources. This report is more market oriented and connector specific than the important iNEMI national technology roadmap.

This new report from Bishop & Associates identifies areas where roadblocks or other barriers will occur, and where industry forces are moving in a direction that will impact connector applications. There are forces at work that will shape future connector use, and in some cases radically change or eliminate traditional connector applications.

Report # P-606-06
Connector Types and Technologies Poised for Growth
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Published February 2006

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a 25 chapter report providing a detailed analysis of Connector Types and Technologies Poised for Growth. This new report addresses a list of 20 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.

The key objective of this report is to explore how established, as well as emerging new products will generate exceptional growth of select connector types. The influence of new technologies affects the connector development community, as well as general electronic products and their impact on the design and implementation of connectors. This report identifies key market trends that will drive the sales of 20 identified connector types over the 2006 - 2010 period.

Report # C-141-06
The World's Connector Companies
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Published January 2006

Bishop and Associates, Inc. has just released a 490 page 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 report.

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.

Report # F-2005 -03
Connector Industry Forecast
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Published December 2005

Bishop & Associates publishes four quarterly connector forecasts each year. Each eight-chapter report provides an in depth, and detailed forecast of the worldwide connector Industry. In addition to the detailed forecasts for each region of the world (North America, Europe, Japan, China, Asia Pacific, ROW), an industry overview is included which provides current market trends, industry book-to-bill ratios, and outlook narrative.

Actual results are provided for the years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Forecasts include the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. Five-year Compound Annual Growth Rates (2004-2009) are also included.

Worldwide and regional forecasts include:

Computers & Peripherals Mobile Computers Desktops Servers Storage Equipment Input/Output Equipment Communication LAN Devices Other Computer Equipment Business/Office Equipment Retail/POS Equipment Imaging Systems Other Business/Office Equipment Instrumentation Automatic Test Equipment Analytical/Scientific Instruments Other Instrumentation Medical Equipment Diagnostic & Imaging Equipment Therapeutic Equipment Other Medical Equipment Industrial Industrial Controls Production Equipment

Automotive Body Wiring & Power Distribution Powertrain Comfort, Convenience & Entertainment Navigation & Instrumentation Safety & Security Transportation (non-auto) Medium & Heavy Trucks & Busses Motorcycles/Off-Road/Recreational Vehicles Aviation, Rail & Marine Electronics Military/Aerospace Telecom/Datacom Carrier Network Enterprise Network Wireless Infrastructure Subscriber Equipment Other Telecommunications Consumer Personal/Portable Consumer Home Video Equipment Home Audio Equipment Consumer White Goods Other Consumer Other Equipment

Report # A-1010-05
World Automotive Connector Market
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Published July 2003

Bishop and Associates has just released a new fifteen-chapter research report analyzing the automotive Electronics Market for Connectors. This new report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world automotive connector market identifying the size of the market by vehicle platform, product type, contact size, and region of the world for light vehicles. Light vehicles have been divided into two platforms: cars and light trucks. Light trucks include sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pickup trucks with a load rating of one ton or less.

Connector types are identified by insulator shape, contact size, application, and include:

Rectangular Wire Connectors – Unsealed
Rectangular Wire Connectors- Sealed
Cylindrical Wire Connectors- Unsealed
Cylindrical Wire Connectors- Sealed
Component Connectors- Unsealed
Component Connectors- Sealed

Vehicle systems have been segmented into 5 major categories. Each of these Systems have been broken down into specific subsystems. They include:

Powertrain
Comfort Convenience & Entertainment
Safety & Security
Navigation and Instrumentation
Body Wiring & Power Distribution

Report # CP-992-05
Connector Companies of China
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Published October 2005

This seven (7) chapter, 251 page report provides market statistics on the China connector market by product and end use market. The report also profiles over 200 connector companies operating in China. In our opinion, some of these companies will grow and become formidable competitors.

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

Research # M-990-05
European Connector Market
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Published September 2005

Bishop & Associates has just released a new six-chapter research report analyzing the European Connector Market. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the European connector market detailing connector consumption by country, with details by end-use equipment sector, and connector product category. Sales are provided for the years 2003, 2004, and 2009.

This report supplies detailed statistics for the following group of 18 countries:

These 18 countries make up the bulk of the European Connector Market. European Union members Greece, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovenia and Slovakia are not included in our statistics.

Report # C-121-05
2005 Top 100 Electronic Connector Manufacturers
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Published August 2005

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 2003/2004 total sales, sales by end-use equipment market, sales by product category, and many other key industry measurements. All manufacturers are exhibited by 2004 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 2003 shipments of $27.199 billion. This represented 81.9% of the worldwide connector market. The balance of the connector industry had 2003 shipments of $6.220 billion, and represented 18.1% of the total market.

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.

Report # M-990-05
The World Military Connector Market
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Published July 2005

Bishop and Associates has just released a new nine-chapter research report covering The World Military Connector Market. This report examines the changing connector opportunities for the military/aerospace market, and provides an overview of current military electronics and the connectors in use. The report also gives an assessment of the world’s military expenditures and an analysis of present and future projections of the military marketplace. Connector market statistics are presented showing historical and forecast connector shipments to the military market for the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2009. Compound annual growth rates are also provided for the 2004 - 2009 period.

With a military budget that is approximately equal to the sum of all the rest on the nations in the world, the U.S. is by far the largest single market for military connectors. However, the fastest growing defense budget is that of China. With economic growth bolstering the overall economy, China is busy adding to its military capabilities.

Report # C-2090-05
Compensation Practices for Sales & Marketing Professionals in the U.S. Connector Industry
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Published May 2005

Bishop and Associates has just released an eight (8) chapter research report that identifies connector industry compensation practices for sales and marketing professionals in the U.S.

This report identifies salary and bonus detail for four years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004, measuring how compensation has changed during this period.

Position Titles Covered

Sales Engineer / Account Executive Product / Industry Marketing Manager Regional Sales Manager

National Sales Manager VP / Director Marketing VP / Director Sales And Marketing

Report # T-990-05
Connector Imperatives to Support Next Generation Electronic Equipment
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Published March 2005

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 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2009.

The report identifies a number of specific connector attributes and trends that resulted from extensive (over 50) interviews with designers, engineers, and technology managers within the connector using community. Additional interviews provided input on new interconnect products in development or recently introduced within the connector supplier group.

Report # T-900-05
World Telecom Market For Connectors - 2005
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Published March 2005

Bishop and Associates has just released a new five-chapter research report covering the World Telecom Market for Connectors – 2005. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of connector usage in the wireless, wireline carrier and enterprise network sectors of the world telecom equipment market. Statistics are presented showing historical and forecast connector shipments to the telecom industry for the years 1999 through 2009.

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

Changes in the end-use industry market structure.

Accelerated shift of equipment manufacturing to the Far East, in particular, the Peoples’ Republic of China, and Malaysia.

Shift to EMS manufacturing services.

Efficiencies of electronic packaging and interconnection technology.

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.

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.

Report # P-606-04
The World Market For Terminal Blocks
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Published July 2004

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:

Sectional Blocks (Modular) NEMA IEC DIN Rail Others Power Blocks

Barriers Single Row Double Row

PCB Mount Blocks Single Piece Fixed Two Piece Pluggable Others All Other Blocks

This new report furnishes 2003 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 2004 and 2008.

End-Use Equipment Analyzed in this Report Include:

Business Equipment Power Supplies Instruments Transportation Equipment

HVAC (Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning) Industrial Controls Telecom Equipment All Other Industries

Report # P-880-04
Evolving High Speed Backplane, Mezzanine an Cable Connectors
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Published July 2004

Bishop and associates Inc, has released a thirteen chapter research report analyzing the emerging high-speed backplane, mezzanine, and cable connector market, as well as new products being released to satisfy it. The detail underlying the technology of high-speed commercial interconnects is provided in this report, as are the influences of PCB material, circuit design, and advanced silicon.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Report # RM-1050-01
Connector Technology Roadmap Report
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Published June 2003

Bishop and Associates has released a new six chapter, 183-page report covering technology roadmapping on electronic connectors. Included with the Bishop Connector Roadmap report is the National Electronic Manufacturing Initiative’s (NEMI¹) 2002 Electronics Industry Roadmap on CD (1,100 pages).

During 2002, Bishop and Associates, Inc. worked with other industry experts to research and author a connector roadmap that became part of the National Electronic Manufacturing Initiative’s 2002 Technology Roadmap Report.

Covered in the new report is a 10-year roadmap of selected elements of the electronic connector industry from 2003 to 2013, a review of connector technology trends, and a discussion of the roadmapping process. It contains PCB Connectors, backplane connectors, processor and memory test sockets power connectors, high-speed connectors, etc. It also includes an interpretation of the NEMI roadmaps’ impact on connectors. The intent is to expand on this data for future reports, adding additional product categories, industry segment analyses, and support for the 2004 NEMI roadmap process.

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.

Report # C-660-03
Power Connectors for the Computer & Datacom Markets
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Published February 2003

Bishop and Associates has just released a new (10) chapter research report analyzing the elements driving the need for increasing power levels in advanced computer and telecommunication equipment. This report addresses the key attributes of power connector design, the process of quantifying power connector performance, and a review of existing and newly introduced connectors The influence of both power connector standards as well as qualification standards is also reviewed.

Because a vast array of connectors are used in power applications, this report focuses on connectors specifically designed for wire to board and board-to-board direct power applications. The subject of primary AC power connectors is not included in this report. This report covers United Stated based equipment manufacturers who are designing next generation computer and communications equipment as well as leading connector suppliers. Market statistics are provided by connector type (2000, 2001, 2002), end-use equipment sector (2000, 2001, 2002), and connector type by region (2002). In addition, 2003 and 2007 forecasts are provided by connector type.2002.

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.

Report # C-830-02
Asia Pacific Computer Market For Connectors
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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.

Report # T-950-02
China Connector Market for Telecom - 2002
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Published August 2002

This research report from Bishop & Associates provides a comprehensive analysis of connector usage in the wireless, wireline carrier and enterprise network sectors of the Chinese telecom market.

For each sector, 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 and 2006. In addition, values and growth rates are identified by connector type for each category of equipment for the years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2006.

This report furnishes a detailed and authoritative analysis of telecom connector consumption in the world’s fastest growing economy. For the purposes of this report, China is defined as the Peoples’ Republic of China, Hong Kong and the Republic of China (Taiwan).