Doubling of Handset Filter Shipments - Report

Multi-band handsets will drive demand for compact front-end modules that simplify cellphone design, layout and assembly says Strategy Analytics. Filters used in modules, including power amplifier, antenna switch, low noise amplifier and transceiver modules, will grow to an estimated 40 percent of filters in 2010, according to findings in a recent Strategy Analytics report.

According to Chris Taylor, Director of the RF & Wireless Component service, "Bulk acoustic wave filters will play an important role as an enabler for compact front-end modules, but just having the right technology will not guarantee success. Suppliers will also need to develop modules for the right combinations of bands, which will require understanding the plans of the regional carriers well before requisitions for new handsets are issued."

Posted to the site on 28th April 2006