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The wireless devices industry worldwide is driven by portability, miniaturization, power efficiency and consistent ROI, which are also its key desirable attributes. Nanotechnology principles, materials and techniques hold enormous potential towards realizing these attributes. The report investigates, analyzes and forecasts the shape of nanotechnology adoption in the wireless domains. It explores thee following key aspects with respect to nanotechnology:

• Innovative push
• Business drivers and challenges
• Applications and devices
• Stakeholder categorization and strategies
• Adoption timelines and market sizes
• Impact on pricing

The report presents an all-round view of the gaps in current processes that nanotechnology will most effectively fill. It also presents the perspective of the major stakeholders and constructs a matrix model of their activities and strategies. Importantly, it systematically identifies the timelines for its mainstream adoption in different applications and projects its likely impact on the pricing of these devices and applications. The applications and devices covered include the following among others:

• Batteries
• Antennas
• Displays
• Memory
• Chipsets
• Processors

The report breaks down the results along to major geographical segments including North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

 

Cover Photo Description: Atomicresolution Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) image showing stacks ofself-assembled quantum dots. Quantum dots are being actively researched as oneof the key nanomaterial components for wireless handsets.   Source: Image by D. Bruls and P. M.Koenraad—Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands; The EPSRCnanotechnology image library; http://www.nanofolio.org/images/gallery04.php;This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works3.0 License; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/.

 

Table of Contents

 

Chapter One: Executive Summary

 

Chapter Two: Introduction to Nanotechnology
2.1 Definition and Introduction

2.2 History of Nanotechnology

2.3 Drivers

2.3.1 Portability

2.3.2 Miniaturization

2.3.3 Power Efficiency

2.3.4 Consistent ROI

2.4 Limitations, Challenges and Constraints for Nanotechnology

2.5 Role of MEMS as a Facilitator for Nanotechnology Adoption in Wireless Handsets  

2.6 Areas of Focus

2.7 Conclusions  

 

Chapter Three: Contemporary Manufacturing Process, Challenges and Innovations

3.1 Steps in Manufacturing

3.1.1 Design

3.1.2 Fabrication

3.1.3 Packaging and Assembly

3.1.4 Testing

3.2 Overview of the Major Functions of Wireless Devices

3.3 Why is the Handset so Special?

3.4 Cost Analysis of Wireless Handset Components

3.5 Contemporary Architecture Scheme for the Wireless Handsets

3.6 Existing Technologies for Handset Components

3.6.1 Antennas

3.6.2 RF Components

3.6.3 Memory

3.6.4 Processors

3.6.5 Displays

3.6.6 Batteries

3.7 Conclusions  

 

Chapter Four: Nanotechnology and MEMS: Relevant Materials and Processes for Wireless Applications

4.1 Carbon Nano-Tubes (CNT)

4.1.1 Introduction

4.1.2 The Fullerene and Buckyball Family

4.1.3 Methods of Synthesis

4.1.4 CNT Alignments

4.1.5 Characteristics, Features and Other Details

4.1.6 Wireless Applications

4.1.6.1 RF Component Applications

4.1.6.2 Battery Applications

4.2 Spintronics

4.2.1 Introduction

4.2.2 Characteristics

4.2.3 Features and innovations

4.2.4 Wireless Applications

4.3 Quantum Dots

4.3.1 Introduction

4.3.2 Methods of Synthesis

4.3.3 Characteristics

4.3.4 Wireless Applications

4.3.4.1 Quantum Dot LED (QD-LED)

4.3.4.2 Non-Volatile Memory

4.3.4.3 Computing Applications

4.4 MEMS Value Additions

4.4.1 RFComponents

4.4.2 Display

4.5 Conclusions  

 

Chapter Five: Application of Nanotechnology inWireless Applications and Devices

5.1 Antennas

5.1.1 CNT Based Antennas

5.1.2 MEMS Improvement Based Enhanced Antennas

5.2 RF Components

5.2.1 FBAR Duplexers

5.2.2 BAW Filters

5.3 Memory

5.3.1 NRAM

5.3.2 MRAM

5.3.3 Molecular Memory

5.3.4 Ovonic Memory

5.4 Processors

5.4.1 CNT Based Processors

5.5 Batteries

5.5.1 Fuel Cells

5.6 Displays

5.6.1 OLED

5.6.2 SED

5.7 Conclusions  

 

Chapter Six: Stakeholder Analysis

6.1 Niche Experts

6.1.1 Introduction and Features

.1.2 Case Studies

6.1.2.1 Ambit Corporation

6.1.2.1.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.1.2.1.2 Other Salient Details

6.1.2.1.3 Analysis and Implications

6.1.2.2 BatMax Corporation

6.1.2.2.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.1.2.2.2 Other Salient Details

6.1.2.2.3 Analysis and Implications

6.1.2.3 Discera

6.1.2.3.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.1.2.3.2 Other Salient Details

6.1.2.3.3 Analysis and Implications

6.1.2.4 Explay

6.1.2.4.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.1.2.4.2 Other Salient Details

6.1.2.4.3 Analysis and Implications

6.1.2.5 Nanosys

6.1.2.5.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.1.2.5.2 Other Salient Details

6.1.2.5.3 Analysis and Implications

6.1.2.6 Nantero

6.1.2.6.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.1.2.6.2 Other Salient Details

6.1.2.6.3 Analysis and Implications

6.1.2.7 PolyFuel

6.2.1.7.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.1.2.7.2 Other Salient Details

6.1.2.7.3 Analysis and Implications

6.1.2.8 ZettaCore

6.1.2.8.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.1.2.8.2 Other Salient Details

6.1.2.8.3 Analysis and Implications

6.2 End Equipment Developers

6.2.1 Introduction and Features

6.2.2 Case Studies

6.2.2.1 Motorola

6.2.2.1.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.2.2.1.2 Other Salient Details

6.2.2.1.3 Analysis and Implications

6.2.2.2 Nokia

6.2.2.2.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.2.2.2.2 Other Salient Details

6.2.2.2.3 Analysis and Implications

6.3 Intermediate Component Specialists

6.3.1 Introduction and Features

6.3.2 Case Studies

6.3.2.1 Avago Technologies

6.3.2.1.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.3.2.1.2 Other Salient Details

6.3.2.1.3 Analysis and Implications

6.3.2.2 Freescale

6.3.2.2.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives        

6.3.2.2.2 Other Salient Details

6.3.2.2.3 Analysis and Implications

6.3.2.3 IBM

6.3.2.3.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.3.2.3.2 Other Salient Details

6.3.2.3.3 Analysis and Implications

6.3.2.4 Intel

6.3.2.4.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.3.2.4.2 Other Salient Details

6.3.2.4.3 Analysis and Implications

6.3.2.5 Samsung

6.3.2.5.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.3.2.5.2 Other Salient Details

6.3.2.5.3 Analysis and Implications

6.3.2.6 Sony Corporation

6.3.2.6.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.3.2.6.2 Other Salient Details

6.3.2.6.3 Analysis and Implications

6.4 Independent Research Institutes

6.4.1 Introduction and Features

6.4.2 Case Studies

6.4.2.1 IMEC

6.4.2.1.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.4.2.1.2 Other Salient Details

6.4.2.1.3 Analysis and Implications

6.4.2.2 Universities and Academic Institutes

6.5 Concept Developers

6.5.1 Introduction and Features

6.5.2 Case Studies

6.5.2.1 ARM

6.5.2.1.1 Nanotechnology Initiatives

6.5.2.1.2 Other Salient Details

6.5.2.1.3 Analysis and Implications

6.6 Conclusion  

 

Chapter Seven: Quantitative Analysis and Forecasts

7.1 Description of Research Methodology

7.1.1 Obtaining the Base Data for Wireless Handset Shipments

7.1.2 Using the Base Data to Calculate the Market Size for Nanotechnology Enabled Components

7.1.3 Pre-analysis Hypotheses for Regional Distribution

7.1.4 Pre-Analysis Hypotheses for Pricing and Shipment Penetration Ratios

7.2 Individual Wireless Applications and Devices Analysis

7.2.1 Antennas

7.2.1.1 Market Size and Time-Frame for Introduction of Nanotechnology Processes and Materials

7.2.1.2 Regional Share

7.2.2 RF components

7.2.2.1 Market Size and Time-frame for Introduction of Nanotechnology Processes and Materials

7.2.2.2 Regional Share

7.2.3 Memory

7.2.3.1 Market Size and Time-Frame for Introduction of Nanotechnology Processes and Materials

7.2.3.2 Regional Share

7.2.4 Processors

7.2.4.1 Market Size and Time-frame for Introduction of Nanotechnology Processes and Materials

7.2.4.2 Regional Share

7.2.5 Displays

7.2.5.1 Market Size and Time-frame for Introduction of Nanotechnology Processes and Materials

7.2.5.2 Regional Share

7.2.6 Batteries

7.2.6.1 Market Size and Time-frame for Introduction of Nanotechnology Processes and Materials

7.2.6.2 Regional Share

7.3 Conclusions  

 

Chapter Eight: Epilogue Glossary: List of Acronyms

 

List of Exhibits

List of Exhibits

 

Chapter One: Executive Summary

Exhibit 1.1: Individual Component Contribution Ranges for the Wireless Handset BoM

Exhibit 1.2: Wireless Handset Enhancement Summary

Exhibit 1.3: Timelines and Market Size for Nanotechnology Enabled Handset Components

Exhibit 1.4: Timelines and Market Size for Nanotechnology Enabled Handset Components (table)

Exhibit 1.5: Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Component Stakeholder Value Chain

Exhibit 1.6: Benefit-Challenge Analysis for Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Components

Exhibit 1.7: Stakeholder Classification and Activity Summary  

 

Chapter Two: Introduction to Nanotechnology

Exhibit 2.1: Existing and Projected Advances in Semiconductor Manufacturing

 

Chapter Three: Contemporary Manufacturing Process, Challenges and Innovations

Exhibit 3.1: CMOS Gate Schematic

Exhibit 3.2: 65 nm Process Transistor

Exhibit 3.3: 45 nm Technology from AMD

Exhibit 3.4: 32 nm Based SRAM Test Chip from Intel

Exhibit 3.5: Bottom View of a Chip with BGA7

Exhibit 3.6: FC Bonding

Exhibit 3.7: RF SiP

Exhibit 3.8: PoP of Application Processor and DRAM

Exhibit 3.9: Individual Component Contribution Ranges for the Wireless Handset BoM

Exhibit 3.10: Functional Blocks of the Mobile Phone

Exhibit 3.11: The SkyCross EM-1800-1900 Mobile Phone Antenna Element Along with the Mobile Phone PCB

Exhibit 3.12: Mobile Phone Storage Memory

Exhibit 3.13: SanDisk 1 GBMicroSD

Exhibit 3.14: The PXA300 Application Processor from Marvell

Exhibit 3.15: The HTC Touch Phone with Interactive Display

Exhibit 3.16: The Giorgio ArmaniMobile Phone with a 2.6 Inch TFT LCD Screen

Exhibit 3.17: Nokia B-4C Li-IonBattery

Exhibit 3.18: Charging andDischarging of a Li-ion Battery  

 

Chapter Four: Nanotechnology and MEMS: Relevant Materials and Processes for Wireless Applications

Exhibit 4.1: Arrangement of Carbon Atoms in a Buckyball

Exhibit 4.2: Block Diagram of CVD

Exhibit 4.3: CNTAlignments

Exhibit 4.4: Schematic Representation of CNT Alignments

Exhibit 4.5: Energy Saving Potential of Spintronics

Exhibit 4.6: 20 nm Wide and 8 nmTall Quantum Dots

Exhibit 4.7: Construction of a QD-LED

Exhibit 4.8: A SchematicRepresentation of QC

Exhibit 4.9: MEMS CapacitorDeveloped by Philips Used in RF Applications

Exhibit 4.10: Summary of Applications of Nanotechnology and MEMS in Wireless Handset Components  

 

Chapter Five: Application of Nanotechnology in Wireless Applicationsand Devices

Exhibit 5.1: Schematic Representation of FBAR

Exhibit 5.2: Duplexers from Avago Aimed at PCS and WCDMA Technologies

Exhibit 5.3: Block Diagram of BAW Filter Used in a Quad-Band Transceiver from NXP

Exhibit 5.4: Schematic of MRAMRead/Write Operations

Exhibit 5.5: Cross Section of MRAM Developed by IBM

Exhibit 5.6: STM Image of Highly Ordered Molecular Wire

Exhibit 5.7: Schematic of FET Using CNT

Exhibit 5.8: The Potential of CNT Induced Value Addition in Present Day Semiconductor Processes

Exhibit 5.9: Chemical Reaction Driving the Fuel Cell

Exhibit 5.10: OLED Layers

Exhibit 5.11: MotoROKR U9 with OLED External Display

Exhibit 5.12: The Sony Ericsson Seesaw Concept Phone with OLED Principal Display

Exhibit 5.13: Wireless Handset Enhancement Summary

Exhibit 5.14: Benefit-Challenge Analysis for Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Components

 

Chapter Six: Stakeholder Analysis

Exhibit 6.1: Micro Porous Crystalline Solids

Exhibit 6.2: Block Diagram of a Battery Powered by BatMax IonXR2

Exhibit 6.3: BatMax Foils for Mobile Phones

Exhibit 6.4: Discera Disk-Wineglass Oscillator Used for RF Oscillator Functions

Exhibit 6.5: The ExplayNano-Projector

Exhibit 6.6: Block Diagram of Explay Nano-Projector Engine

Exhibit 6.7: Schematic of NRAM

Exhibit 6.8: NRAM Switching Circuitry

Exhibit 6.9: Advantages of PolyFuel Membrane as Opposed to Fluorocarbon Membrane

Exhibit 6.10: Components of the Molecular Memory Array Synthesized by ZettaCore

Exhibit 6.11: Nanotubes in IC Fabrication

Exhibit 6.12: Functional BlockDiagram of ACMD-7601

Exhibit 6.13: Block Diagram of MR2A16A

Exhibit 6.14: Intra-MolecularLogic Performing Computer Circuit

Exhibit 6.15: 64 Gigabyte MultiLevel Cell Flash Memory from Samsung      

Exhibit 6.16: IMEC Engagement Model

Exhibit 6.17: ARM andPartner Interplay for Nokia N95 Handset Design      

Exhibit 6.18: Revenue Streamsand Business Model of ARM

Exhibit 6.19: ARM Cumulative Physical IP Licenses

Exhibit 6.20: Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Component Stakeholder Value Chain

Exhibit 6.21: Stakeholder Classification and Activity Summary

 

Chapter Seven: Quantitative Analysis and Forecasts1

Exhibit 7.1: Methodology forObtaining Base Data for Handset Shipments

Exhibit 7.2: Methodology for Obtaining Market Size for Yet-to-Be-Launched Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Components

Exhibit 7.3: Methodology forObtaining Market Size of Commercially Available Nanotechnology-Enabled Wireless Handset Components

Exhibit 7.4: Market for Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Antennas (2010-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.5: Regional Distribution of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Antennas (2010-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.6: Regional Share ofNanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Antennas (2010-2012) (%)

Exhibit 7.7: Market for Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset RF Components (2007-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.8: Regional Distribution of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset RF Components (2007-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.9: Regional Share of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset RF Components (2007-2012) (%)

Exhibit 7.10: Market for Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Memory (2009-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.11: Regional Distribution of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Memory (2009-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.12: Regional Share of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Memory (2009-2012) (%)

Exhibit 7.13: Market for Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Processors (2010-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.14: Regional Distribution of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Processors (2010-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.15: Regional Share of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Processors (2010-2012) (%)

Exhibit 7.16: Market for Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Displays (2007-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.17: Regional Distribution of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Displays (2007-2012) (million)         

Exhibit 7.18: Regional Share of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Displays (2007-2012) (%)

Exhibit 7.19: Market for Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Batteries (2009-2012) (million)

Exhibit 7.20: Regional Distribution of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Batteries (2009-2012) (million)        

Exhibit 7.21: Regional Share of Nanotechnology Enabled Wireless Handset Batteries (2009-2012) (%)

Exhibit 7.22: Timelines and Market size for Nanotechnology Enabled Handset Components