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[February 18, 2010]

WiMAX Modems and Gateways Will Dominate the WiMAX Chipset Market, Representing Nearly 50% of the Market on a Unit Basis In 2013

(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dublin - Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/488dc1/wimax_chipsets_e) has announced the addition of the "WiMAX Chipsets: "e" Is the New Black" report to their offering.

The WiMAX chipset market continues to gain steady momentum. Mobile WiMAX has all but displaced fixed WiMAX in new deployment. Actual WiMAX networks, planned networks, and networks in development increase monthly. New devices drive the market as USB dongles and mobile PCs with embedded are available today, with WiMAX-enabled cellular handsets just around the corner.

WiMAX chipset technology has already moved beyond multiple chips, each with one specific function, i.e., a baseband processor chip and a separate RFIC, to a market where integrated single-chip solutions and modules are the vendor and manufacturer preference. A small group of semiconductor manufacturers have emerged as the WiMAX chipset leaders, changing the market landscape with innovative single-chip solutions.

WiMAX Chipsets: "e" Is the New Black looks at the WiMAX chipset market and provides: -An overview of the state of the WiMAX market including deployments, regional updates, frequencies and spectrums, and emerging WiMAX applications -WiMAX standards and technology update -WiMAX chipset landscape -WiMAX chipset architecture -Key WiMAX IC vendor landscape -WiMAX chipset unit shipments, revenue, and ASPs This research is part of the Wireless Broadband Evolution service, which provides end-to-end coverage of the technologies and strategies for the development and deployment of future wireless technologies, such as HSPA, LTE, WiMAX and Enhanced Wireless DSL. The coverage includes the infrastructure, devices, services, and subscribers for wireless broadband.

Executive Summary: WiMAX Modems and Gateways to be 50% of the WiMAX Chipset Market WiMAX modems and gateways will dominate the WiMAX chipset market, representing nearly 50% of the market on a unit basis in 2013, according to new research from the author. Other key equipment segments for WiMAX chipsets include external modules, mobile PCs, base stations, handsets and other portable devices. Overall, In-Stat expects the WiMAX chipset revenue to reach $352 million by 2013.

WiMAX is not a mere niche technology to fill a void until LTE is up and running, but a complementary solution for providing last mile wireless broadband access and a true mobile Internet solution, says Jim McGregor, In-Stat analyst. WiMAX chipset technology has already moved beyond multiple chips to single chips solutions that integrate the baseband processor chip with the RF radio. A small group of semiconductor manufacturers have already emerged as leaders in this growing segment.

Recent research found the following: - WiMAX chipset vendors Beceem, GCT, Intel, and Sequans have emerged to lead the market.

- Both WiMAX and LTE have advantages and disadvantages, but In-Stat believes that the technologies will coexist in the future.

- WiMAX stands to benefit from government stimulus and rural broadband initiatives. WiMAXs relative maturity positions it favorably for 'shovel ready' projects.

Recent research, WiMAX Chipsets: "e" Is the New Black covers the worldwide market for WiMAX chipsets. It includes: - Examination of the current state of WiMAX technology and applications along with competing technologies.

- Analysis of regional opportunities.- Forecasts of WiMAX chipset unit shipments, revenue, and average selling prices through 2013.

- Profiles of key WiMAX chipset vendors: Beceem Communications, GCT Semiconductor, Intel, and Sequans Communications.

Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary- State of WiMAX- Fixed WiMAX- WiMAX and the Last Mile- Regional Updates and Opportunities- The US Broadband Stimulus- Frequencies and Spectrums- 700MHz- Emerging WiMAX Applications- Current Applications- WiMAX Devices- Standards- Technology Enhancements- Coexisting Technology Landscape- WiMAX Chipset Landscape- WiMAX Chipset Architecture Overview- Single-Chip Solutions- Modules- Key WiMAX IC Vendor Landscape- Beceem Communications- GCT Semiconductor- Intel- Sequans Communications- Total WiMAX Chipset Unit Shipments- Total WiMAX Chipset Revenue- Methodology- Forecast Methodology- Glossary- List of Tables- List of FiguresFor more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/488dc1/wimax_chipsets_e ((Comments on this story may be sent to info@m2.com)) (c) 2010 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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