- 31 August 2006 -

Microsemi is king of Wi-Fi PAs... for now

In a new report research and consulting company Strategy Analytics confirms the leadership of US company Microsemi in the business of supplying Wi-Fi power amplifier products. However, it warns that the top slot is under threat from rising stars. Plus it is not just the companies which matter, silicon CMOS and SiGe will be making inroads putting the traditional GaAs stronghold under threat too.

In its RF and Wireless Component service, "Microsemi Holds onto Top Wi-Fi PA Position as Challengers Gain Strength," Strategy Analytics examines the dynamics affecting suppliers of power amplifiers and front end modules for Wi-Fi.

"Supplier Microsemi held onto its leading position in Wi-Fi PAs in 2005, yet Anadigics, TriQuint, Fairchild and RF Integrated made gains," said Chris Taylor, Director of the Strategy Analytics RF & Wireless Components service. "While Wi-Fi transceivers with on-chip CMOS PAs will take more of the market, we expect MIMO and 802.11n in higher power systems to drive an increase in the market for external GaAs and SiGe PAs and front-end modules. This will benefit Skyworks and RFMD, which have extensive module experience."

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