IDC's Worldwide Semiconductor Applications Forecaster (SAF) is a competitive market model and tool for semiconductor suppliers and investment companies. For each update, clients of this product receive an easy-to-use, automated Excel pivot table that allows them to customize IDC's semiconductor market and competitive data according to their needs. SAF serves as a basis for all IDC semiconductor supply-side documents, including end-market forecasts, competitive analysis, and consulting projects. SAF has two components:
(a) Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share — Market and Company View: Includes semiconductor revenue data from top 100 semiconductor suppliers for prior four years, segmented by over 20 device types, five geographic regions, and six industry segments (vertical markets). The companies selected cover over 90% of the semiconductor market and over 85% of supplier revenue for each device type.
(b) Worldwide Semiconductor Market Forecast: Includes semiconductor unit and revenue forecasts developed by the IDC Semiconductor Research Team for the next five years and historical data for the prior four years, segmented by over 100 device applications (end equipment) that drive semiconductor demand, six industry segments (vertical markets), 12 semiconductor device types, and five geographic regions.
Why Use Worldwide Semiconductor Applications Forecaster Data?
Because you need trusted, unbiased market data to make the right decisions. Whether you currently compete in one or multiple markets, are evaluating entry into a new market or region, or are making an investment decision, data from IDC's Worldwide Semiconductor Applications Forecaster can help you to:
Develop a complete and timely view of the semiconductor industry
Identify hot market areas and which companies are capitalizing on them
Understand where competition in the semiconductor chip industry is fiercest by vertical segment and by product area
Understand market segmentation and forecasts
Understand market segment by IDMs or fabless companies
Prepare objective and reliable customized forecasts using the model to measure your company's performance
Worldwide Semiconductor Applications Forecaster Product Features
Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share — Market and Company View:
Annual semiconductor revenue in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 segmented by:
Top 100 semiconductor suppliers
Over 12 semiconductor device areas
Five geographic regional segments
Six industry segments (vertical markets)
Worldwide Semiconductor Market Forecast:
Annual unit and revenue forecast from 2013 to 2017 and annual unit and revenue history for 2009–2012 segmented by:
Select the Market Forecaster that Best Meets Your Needs and Budget
Option 1: All-Inclusive Level
Historical data (2009–2012)
Annual top 100 companies' revenue ranking (2009–2012)
Annual top supplier revenue rankings for DRAM, MPU, DSP, MCU, Flash, ASSP, ASIC, and analog product segments (2009–2012)
Annual five-year forecast data and assumptions by region and key device application (end equipment) segments (2013–2017)
Participation in semiannual teleconferences
Option 2: Primary Market Level
Historical data for specific product segments (2009–2012)
Annual top supplier ranking for specific product segments (2009–2012)
Annual forecast data and assumptions for specific product segments (2013–2017)
Inquiry relationship with semiconductor research team
Option 3: Secondary Market Level
Historical data for specific product segments (2009–2012)
Annual top supplier ranking for specific product segments (2009–2012)
Annual forecast data and assumptions for specific product segments (2013–2017)
Research-only solution for the focused user
Delivery Schedule
Worldwide Semiconductor Applications Forecaster subscribers receive two updates to IDC's Worldwide Semiconductor Market Forecast data and one update to Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share — Market and Company View. Delivered via email, IDC's Worldwide Semiconductor Applications Forecaster offers additional market forecasts and history not covered in published IDC semiconductor research documents.
Current Updates:
December 2012
June 2013
December 2013
June 2014
About the Worldwide Semiconductor Applications Forecaster Database
IDC's Worldwide Semiconductor Applications Forecaster database serves as the basis for all IDC semiconductor supply-side documents, including market forecasts and consulting projects. Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share — Market and Company View component of the database contains semiconductor revenue data collected from the top 100 semiconductor companies for 2009–2012, segmented by over 12 device types, five regions, and six industry segments (vertical markets). Worldwide Semiconductor Market Forecast component of the database contains semiconductor unit and revenue history for 2009–2012 and semiconductor unit and revenue forecast for 2013–2017. Both historical and forecast data are segmented by over 100 device applications (end equipment) that drive semiconductor demand, six industry segments (vertical markets), over 12 semiconductor device types, and five geographic regions.