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Multiple Factors Enable Growth for Alternative Energy Inverters

Corona, California, June 2, 2009 – In the just-released Third Edition of Inverters for Alternative Energy Resources: Economic Factors, Application Drivers, Architecture/Packaging Trends, Technology and Regulatory Developments, Darnell Group details the multiple factors that are enabling continued growth in the adoption of inverters for alternative energy systems. According to Darnell's in-depth analysis, various photovoltaic applications will represent the best opportunities for growth for inverter makers.

Neural Networks and Adaptive Loops to be Discussed at Darnell's Digital Power Forum

Corona, California, May 29, 2009 – This year is seeing the introduction of the third-generation of digital power controller ICs, and Darnell’s Digital Power Forum will be “the” place to hear all the latest developments and future trends for this leading-edge commercial technology. Digital power has achieved over 20% market penetration. It is well-established and is set to be adopted by a growing number of applications. That’s why a track of papers has been added to DPF ’09 describing “Applications of Digital Power.”

Over Five Billion Digital Controller ICs Sold; Market is Adolescent

Corona, California, May 11, 2009 – Digital power conversion is entering its third generation, and sales of digital controller ICs have achieved a significant milestone with cumulative shipments exceeding five billion units by 2010. As a result of the introduction of the new third-generation controller ICs, the digital landscape will be recast in 2009. Darnell’s just-released, third-edition analysis of “Digital Power Electronics: Market Trends, Power Architectures and Commercial Adoption” details the numerous product, pricing and application trends that are driving this market into the next stage of accelerating growth. Darnell has been following digital power even before the first generation. Now that digital power is entering its third-generation, Darnell has released its third-edition analysis. Digital Power is now a teenager.

Buy One Report from Darnell, Get One Free

Corona, California, March 23, 2009 – Power electronics manufacturers are facing one of the most challenging periods in recent economic history. Darnell Group is determined to offer the highest-level of service and information to our clients. We have developed a new report, “Eight Opportunities for Growth in 2009: Global Market Trends and Forecasts for AC-DC Power Supplies, Electronic Ballasts, Inverters, and ICs,” to assist clients in identifying immediate opportunities for sales. Although power supply sales will continue, 2009 is expected to see at least temporary declines in nearly every product sector. With that prognosis, long-term forecasts are still needed, but companies are also asking, "Where are next week's sales?" In support of that need for immediate opportunities, Darnell’s latest report is being delivered free to every client who purchases one of our standard reports during the balance of 2009.

Darnell Identifies AC-DC Growth Opportunities in 2009

Corona, California, March 6, 2009 – The embedded ac-dc power supply market will grow at a rate of 5.1% in 2009. Fueled by the emergence of LEDs, Solid-State Lighting (SSL), as a major application area, the embedded ac-dc power supply market is projected to realize immediate growth. In fact, it is expected to continue growing, increasing from $14.8 billion in 2009 to $20.6 billion in 2014, at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. This is one of several important findings in the Ninth Edition of Darnell Group's "AC-DC Power Supplies: Worldwide Forecasts."

Immediate HEV Market Growth Detailed by Darnell

Corona, California, February 24, 2009 – The just-released First Edition of “Vehicle Electrification: Worldwide Forecasts” provides a detailed road map of the successive application segments that will push growth for vehicle electrification between now and 2014. Like many emerging technologies, vehicle electrification has been around for a long time, but until recently, the technology has not really “taken off.” Even though the automotive (i.e. passenger cars and light trucks) portion of the vehicle electrification market is expected to be large, the non-automotive segments represent a potential $893 million opportunity in 2009, growing to approximately $2 billion worldwide in 2014, a compound annual growth rate of 17.1%.

President-Elect Obama Plans for HEV Market in 2015, Darnell Identifies HEV Opportunities in 2009

Corona, California, December 8, 2008 – The just-released First Edition of “Vehicle Electrification: Market Forces and Demand Characteristics” from Darnell Group identifies the dramatic changes that will drive the market for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) forward into the New Year. This report looks at both emerging HEV and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) electric propulsion technologies, along with trends in the battery chemistries used with them. It reviews activities at over 300 companies, organizations and standards bodies. It also includes a detailed cost analysis of HEV power electronics and examines some of the issues related to infrastructure development for PHEVs, in particular.

When is 1.5 Million Greater Than 1.7 Million?

Corona, California, November 14, 2008 – When you compare PowerPulse.Net with major EOEM electronics web sites, you’ll see that 1.5 is larger than 1.7. For the past 3 quarters, Darnell’s PowerPulse.Net has averaged over 1.5 million monthly page views. That compares with 1.7 million monthly page views for some major EOEM web sites. You already know the difference – PowerPulse.Net is 100% power electronics, no dilution.

Where's the DC-DC Converter Market and Why Did It Shrink?

Corona, California, November 12, 2008 – The just-released Tenth Edition of Darnell’s “Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules and ICs Forecasts; Application, Amperage, Wattage, Isolation, Input Voltages, Output Voltages, and Converter IC Trends” quantifies the dramatic changes that are occurring in the market for dc-dc converters. This complementary volume provides a quantitative analysis of the impacts of the numerous trends detailed in the recently released report on “DC-DC Converter Modules and ICs: Economic Factors, Application Drivers, Business Models, Packaging and Technology Developments.” This analysis finds the slowing growth, even shrinking markets, for various categories of dc-dc converter modules. It is a major development for an industry that is used to historically robust growth opportunities. At the same time, the report identifies and quantifies growing opportunities for makers of embedded dc-dc converter components.

Profits Will Be Harvested

Corona, California, November 6, 2008 – Unlike the general electronics industry that is braced for a negative impact from today’s subprime market conditions, various energy harvesting technologies, micro batteries and related power management ICs are poised for rapid and profitable growth in 2009. A convergence of several factors ranging from the commercial rollout of thin-film batteries from several companies to new government regulations and economic incentives is resulting in a favorable environment for wireless sensor systems incorporating power sources based on energy harvesting. The Second Edition of Darnell’s “Energy Harvesting, Micro Batteries and Power Management ICs, Market Forces and Demand Characteristics” identifies and details the critical success factors that will determine the winners and losers in this rapidly emerging area of opportunity.