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External AC-DC Power Supplies: Worldwide Forecasts - Eleventh EditionLONDON, Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Topics Covered: Due to the sheer size of overall of the external ac-dc power supply market it is an attractive opportunity for digital power supply manufacturers and is projected to see considerable growth over the next several years. Drivers for digitally controlled external ac-dc power supplies are coming primarily from standards and regulations mandating stricter power supply requirements. With the emphasis on increased energy efficiency, manufacturers have the flexibility to offer power adapters that can communicate changes in power requirements, such as higher or lower voltage, or to shut off completely when not in use. External ac-dc power supplies are traditionally a large stable market, with fewer major changes affecting the technology than other power supply markets such as the embedded dc-dc converter and module markets. However, given the areas of opportunity within the traditional three "C"s; communications, computer, consumer, as well as portable medical, military and a growing solid state lighting market, a number of new dynamics are coming into play. Among the areas to watch are advances in technology, components and materials, in particular advanced semiconductor materials such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) which is expected to have an impact on the power supply market over the forecast period. The Adoption of GaN technology will have a major effect on the external power supply market over the next several years, as the technology promises both smaller and more efficient ac-dc power supplies and dc-dc converters. Despite the tremendous size and strength of the external ac-dc power supply market, there are a number of emerging technologies that pose a legitimate threat to the use of external power supplies used in common electronic devices. Some of the technology threats are long-term, such as use of dc power which requires a good deal of installed infrastructure and the basic re-design of electronic applications to succeed. Others are more immediate, such as the emergence of wireless charger technology which interestingly presents both an opportunity and a threat. Wireless power isn't about just reducing the number of external ac-dc power supplies in the world it's about increasing the capability of wirelessly powered devices in everything from cellphones and tablets to automobiles. The elimination of the need to maintain multiple external power supplies, one for each electronic device, has long been a goal for both the consumers and manufacturers of consumer electronics equipment and over the past several years there have been a number of developments moving the industry towards this goal. However the majority of wireless chargers require the use of an external power adapter and therefore provides an opportunity to the power supply manufactures. So although wireless charging systems will present a serious long-term threat to the external power supply market, it will also present a near term opportunity. In fact, wireless chargers were found to be a break-out technology over the forecast period and are expected to present a significant opportunity for external power supplies. They are projected to record both the fastest growing unit and dollar markets in this edition. Demand for wireless chargers will be driven by large mobile phone market and to a lesser extent the tablet market. In addition, the adoption of a specific standard for wireless charging, especially one associated with or sponsored by the IEEE will spike demand, driving it further than current projected forecasts. This report contains 60 tables, graphs and illustrations covering the external power supply market for twenty seven applications and four regions: North America, Europe, Asia and the ROW. The focus of this comprehensive analysis will be to provide decision makers in manufacturers and operations with a detailed and insightful look at the current and future opportunities available in the external power supply market. Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/2414803/ About Reportbuyer Reportbuyer is a leading industry intelligence solution that provides all market research reports from top publishers http://www.reportbuyer.com For more information: Sarah Smith Research Advisor at Reportbuyer.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 208 816 85 48 Website: www.reportbuyer.com To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/external-ac-dc-power-supplies-worldwide-forecasts---eleventh-edition-300027137.html SOURCE ReportBuyer 
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