New Study Addresses Competing Technologies For PTC Thermistor Components

A new market research report from Paumanok Publications, Inc. in their ongoing research program in circuit protection and non-linear resistors addresses the global market for PTC thermistors in competing ceramic and polymer technologies; and in their various configurations- radial, surface mount and axial strap; as well as their vertical integration into probe assemblies. The study shows a ten-year historical assessment of the global value and volume of consumption for PTC thermistors by type between 1998 and 2008 with forecasts to 2013. An analysis of price erosion for PTC thermistors by type is also given, with reasons for price erosion given by type. Markets for ceramic PTC thermistors are broken down into overcurrent protection, thermal overload protection and temperature sensing; while markets for polymer PTC thermistors are broken out by overcurrect protection and thermal protection. A detailed end-market assessment is given for subscriber line interface cards, DC motors, consumer electronics, lighting ballasts and other line voltage equipment applications. Demand by world region is discussed, with forecasts for each region to 2013. Sales and market shares for the top vendors by technology is given, as is a detailed look at each known vendor by technology (39 vendors overall). Technology assessment, trends and directions are noted; and overall forecasts are given to 2013. 119 pages. Released December 2008. For more information-PTC Thermistors: Global Market Forecasts: 2008-2013.