Bishop and Associates has just released a new six-chapter research report covering The World Connector Market for Consumer Electronics This report provides a comprehensive analysis of connector usage in the appliance, HVAC security, imaging systems, TV/video, audio systems, video games/toys, consumer automotive, and other segments of the world consumer electronics market. Statistics are presented showing historical and forecast connector shipments to the consumer market for the years 2002 through 2009. Driven by strong demand for digital audio, video and home information products, consumer electrical and electronics equipment, sales in 2004 grew to an all time high of $143 billion in the US, and $286 billion worldwide. This total includes both consumer electronics and consumer electrical equipment, (home appliances & HVAC) which have increasing electronic content. Recent developments have been significant, with both heightened global competition and new opportunities. A market that had lost its luster for many manufacturers is now a rising star for others.
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