Strategy Analytics: GaAs Demand from Digital Cable Will Remain Strong

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March 28, 2008... Boston, Massachusetts USA -- Strategy Analytics' latest forecast, 'GaAs Device Demand from Digital Cable Markets 2007-2012,' predicts continued demand from digital cable markets with the continued rollout and upgrade of cable networks to digital and high definition platforms driving the bulk of demand over the next five years.

GaAs device demand from digital cable markets will grow at a CAAGR (compound annual average growth rate) of 11% from 2007 to 2012. The rollout of cable infrastructure will account for a growing proportion of this growth through 2012, accounting for 57% of GaAs device demand in 2007 and growing to 67% of demand by 2012.

'Cable infrastructure applications, namely line amplifiers and hybrid amplifiers will continue to constitute the main demand for GaAs MMICs for the next five years,' observes Asif Anwar, GaAs Service Director. 'These products are used in the cable infrastructure networks as system amplifiers, line extenders and fiber nodes.'

'GaAs demand will grow in set-top boxes, with multiple tuners driving demand,' added Stephen Entwistle, VP of the Strategic Technologies Practice. 'However, silicon technologies will continue to dominate, limiting overall CAAGR for GaAs devices to no more than 5% over the next five years.'