MPEG IC Shipments on Track to Reach 2 Billion Units, as Mobile Devices Drive Volume, Says In-Stat

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As consumers access digital video on more devices, applications for MPEG digital video compression technology are expanding, particularly in portable devices, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). As a result, shipments of MPEG ICs, which support compression and decompression of digital video, will reach 2 billion units by 2013.

“H.264 compression is finding a home in most new MPEG ICs targeting both line-powered and mobile devices.”

“Compression technology continues to improve, offering lower bit rates and higher quality, as well as lower cost and power,” says Michelle Abraham, In-Stat analyst. “H.264 compression is finding a home in most new MPEG ICs targeting both line-powered and mobile devices.”

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

• Qualcomm was the leader in the mobile MPEG codec IC market for mobile handsets, while Zoran leads among “Other Mobile Applications,” followed by Samsung.
• MPEG IC market share differs among various types of line-powered consumer electronics, such as set top boxes, TVs, and DVD equipment. The leaders include Broadcom, MediaTek, NXP, Sigma Designs and STMicroelectronics.
• Among the key technology trends include:
  • H.264 compression has superseded MPEG-2 in many line-powered applications.
  • The Scalable Video Codec (SVC) extension to the H.264 is a major MPEG technology enhancement.
  • With the standardization of 3D Blu-ray, multiview video coding (MVC), gains in importance.

The research, “Worldwide MPEG IC Market” (#IN0904827MMT), covers the worldwide market for MPEG integrated circuits. It includes:

• Examination of MPEG IC markets for broadcast and professional applications, semi-professional and industrial applications, and consumer electronics—both line-powered and mobile.
• Worldwide forecasts for multiple MPEG IC type for several application types.
• Profiles of key vendors

For a free sample of the report and more information, please contact Elaine Potter at: [e-mail] or [phone].

To purchase it online, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/mmcatalogue.asp?id=642.

The price is $3,995 (US).

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