Crosspoint switches are poised to achieve significant growth as units become smaller, less expensive, and power conservation is achieved. Less expensive crosspoint switches allow proliferation of devices into a wide range of equipment applications. According to Susan Eustis, lead author of the study, “Economies of scale leverage the technology advances needed to make crosspoint switches competitive. Integration technology provided by crosspoint switches solves the issues poised by high speed network conflicting standards. Crosspoint switch price reductions are poised to drive market adoption by making multimedia technology affordable.”

The Internet and wireless communications dominate communications technology. Wireless web devices, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), video-on-demand, third generation (3G) wireless services increase demand for higher speed, higher bandwidth communications systems. Remote network access has increased network bandwidth requirements and complexity. The continuing adoption of broadband technology is unrelenting.

E-mail, instant messaging, blogging, wikis, and e-commerce originally PC based, are being combined with the increasing availability of next-generation wireless devices. Features include internet browsing, cameras and video recorders. These initiatives drive data traffic through the network infrastructure.

The different types of data transmitted at various speeds over the Internet require service providers and enterprises to invest in multi-service equipment. Broadband equipment is emerging that can securely and efficiently process and transport the varied types of network traffic, regardless of whether it is voice traffic or data traffic. To achieve the performance and functionality required by such systems, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) utilize complex crosspoint switch ICs to address both the cost and functionality of a system.

As a result of the pace of new product introductions in response to the changing market conditions in the telecommunications environments, there is a proliferation of standards. Crosspoint switches are designed to accommodate cost reductions involved in implementing new systems. Difficulty of designing and producing required ICs has stimulated the market for crosspoint switches. A position has evolved for the semiconductor companies. Equipment suppliers have increasingly outsourced IC design and manufacture to semiconductor firms with specialized expertise.

These trends have created a significant opportunity for IC suppliers that can design cost-effective solutions for the processing and transport of data. OEMs require IC suppliers that possess system-level expertise and can quickly bring to market highperformance, highly reliable, power-efficient ICs.

Demand for high bandwidth, high speed video and multimedia applications create demand for cross point switches. The weakening global economy is a concern to vendors participating in the crosspoint switch market. Previous revenue targets are being revised downward. Some market segments like security and video are anticipated to remain strong even in the global downturn. Some of the market segments will shrink from 2008 levels before picking up again. The automotive market appears to be particularly vulnerable. Carrier spending is likely to be cut back during the economic downturn.

Many semiconductor companies have cut back their expected revenue outlook. Texas Instruments is illustrative of the effect of the financial market thrashing. DALLAS (Dec. 8, 2008) – In a scheduled update to its business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2008, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today lowered its expected ranges for revenue and earnings per share (EPS). The company currently expects its financial results to fall within the following ranges: * Revenue: $2.30 – 2.50 billion, compared with the prior range of $2.83 – 3.07 billion.

December 18, 2008 – LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) business outlook for the fourth quarter ending projects revenues of $570 to $610 million. The previous business outlook, which was announced on October 22, 2008, projected revenues in the range of $670 million to $710 million. The revised LSI outlook reflects anticipated sales levels that are lower than previously expected due to the weakening global macroeconomic environment. LSI has already begun taking steps to reduce operating expenses as a result of continuing demand uncertainty and expects to maintain tight expense controls for the foreseeable future.

Markets for crosspoint switches at $554 million in 2008 are anticipated to reach $2.98 billion by 2015, growing in response to decreases in unit costs and increases in integrated IC functionality. Some applications are relatively recession proof, including security and high speed video applications. Crosspoint switches are poised to make people more productive in security environments, help increase productivity with faster desktop access capabilities, and increase storage seek times.

Report Methodology
This is the 398th report in a series of market research reports that provide forecasts in communications, telecommunications, the internet, computer, software, and telephone equipment. The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases. Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participation in the segment. Market share analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing directors, distributors, leading market participants, and companies seeking to develop measurable market share. Over 200 in-depth interviews are conducted for each report with a broad range of key participants and opinion leaders in the market segment.
 

Crosspoint Switch Executive Summary ES-1

Demand For Integrated Communications Semiconductors ES-1

Crosspoint Switch Market Shares ES-6

National Semiconductor MuxBuffer ES-9

Crosspoint Switch Market Forecasts ES-10

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1. Crosspoint Switch Market Dynamics and

Market Description 1-1

1.1 Internet And Wireless Dominate Communications Technology 1-1

1.1.1 Optical Networks 1-2

1.1.2 Data And Video Traffic Being Added In Abundance To

Voice Traffic 1-2

1.1.3 Semiconductor Companies Design Crosspoint Switches 1-3

1.2 Storage Industry 1-4

1.3 Mixed Signal Analog Integrated Circuit Market 1-6

1.3.1 Crosspoint Switch Matrix With Input And Output 1-6

1.3.2 Enterprise Networks 1-9

1.3.3 Network Access Last Mile Of Telecommunications Network 1-10

1.3.4 Metropolitan Area Networks 1-10

1.3.5 Internet 1-11

1.4 Security Systems 1-12

1.5 Crosspoint Switch Architecture 1-14

1.5.1 Multistage Crosspoint Switching Designs 1-16

1.6 Signal Processing 1-17

1.7 Product Positioning 1-18

1.7.1 Crosspoint Switch Advantages 1-22

1.7.2 Crosspoint Limitations 1-25

1.8 Crosspoint Switch Functions 1-26

1.8.1 Crosspoint Switch Standards 1-26

1.8.2 Crosspoint Switch Equalization Technology 1-26

1.8.3 Channel-Isolation Capabilities 1-29

1.8.4 Input Equalization 1-29

1.8.5 Power Conservation Technology 1-30

1.8.6 Built-In System Test Features 1-30

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2. Crosspoint Switch Market

Shares and Market Forecasts 2-1

2.1 Demand For Integrated Communications Semiconductors 2-1

2.1.1 Crosspoint Switch IC Market Participants 2-8

2.2 Crosspoint Switch Market Shares 2-9

2.2.1 Carrier Crosspoint Switch Market Shares 2-12

2.2.2 NTSC or PAL Composite Video Input

Crosspoint Switch Market Shares 2-14

2.2.3 LVDS Crosspoint Switch Market Shares 2-16

2.2.4 MindSpeed Multi-Gigabit Switching Systems 2-19

2.2.5 Intersil Video Crosspoint Switch Clearer Pictures and

Greater Flexibility 2-19

2.2.6 Intersil Black-Level Consistency with 32x16

Video Crosspoint 2-20

2.2.7 Maxim MAX4355 16x16 Nonblocking Video

Crosspoint Switch with I/O Buffers 2-20

2.2.8 National’s LVDS Portfolio 2-21

2.2.9 National Semiconductor AEC-Q100 Compliant

LVDS Crosspoint Switches, Drivers, and Receivers 2-22

2.2.10 National Semiconductor Digital LVDS/CML Crosspoints 2-23

2.2.11 National Semiconductor Analog Crosspoint Switch

Video Solutions 2-24

2.2.12 Texas Instruments 2-24

2.3 Crosspoint Switch Market Forecasts 2-25

2.3.1 Automotive Crosspoint Switch Market Forecasts 2-29

2.3.2 DWDM/CWDM Carrier Ethernet Crosspoint Switch

Market Forecasts 2-30

2.3.3 Video Crosspoint Switch Market Forecasts 2-31

2.3.4 Security Crosspoint Switch Market Forecasts 2-33

2.4 Analog IC Market 2-34

2.4.1 Communications Industry 2-35

2.4.2 Carrier Networking 2-36

2.4.3 Next-Generation SONET/SDH Networks Use

Enhanced Ethernet-Over-SONET 2-37

2.4.4 Exponential Increases In Data Traffic 2-37

2.4.5 Enterprise Networking 2-38

2.4.6 Data Center Trend Towards Converged Ethernet 2-40

2.4.7 Storage Networking 2-40

2.4.8 Next-Generation Networking Integrated Circuits 2-42

2.4.9 Higher Integration Of Multiple Functions On The

Same Chip: Switching, Routing, CPUs, Memory 2-42

2.4.10 Communications Industry 2-47

2.4.11 Disparity Between Bandwidth In The Fiber Optic

Core And Bandwidth At Subscriber Premises 2-48

2.4.12 Demand For Faster Speed And More Reliable

Communications Services 2-49

2.4.13 Access Networks 2-49

2.5 Crosspoint Switch Pricing and Availability 2-50

2.6 Crosspoint Switch Geographical Market Segments 2-51

2.6.1 National Semiconductor Geographic Sales 2-53

2.6.2 Analog Devices 2-54

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3. Crosspoint Switch Product Description 3-1

3.1 Crosspoint Switches 3-1

3.1.1 Enterprise Systems 3-1

3.1.2 Carrier Systems 3-2

3.2 National Semiconductor 3-2

3.2.1 National Semiconductor DS10CP154A 1.5

Gbps 4x4 LVDS Crosspoint Switch 3-3

3.2.2 National Semiconductor AEC-Q100

Compliant LVDS Crosspoint Switches, Drivers, and Receivers 3-4

3.2.3 National’s LVDS Portfolio 3-7

3.2.4 National’s LVDS Portfolio Pricing and Availability 3-7

3.2.5 National Semiconductor LVDS 3-7

3.2.6 National Semiconductor Video System Solution Support 3-10

3.2.7 National Semiconductor Automotive (Infotainment) 3-10

3.2.8 National Semiconductor Video Surveillance

Market Analog Crosspoint Switches 3-11

3.3 Analog Devices 3-12

3.3.1 Analog Devices ADV320 3-12

3.3.2 Analog Devices ADV3200 Availability and Pricing 3-13

3.4 Mindspeed Crosspoint Switches 3-17

3.4.1 Mindspeed Products 3-17

3.4.2 Mindspeed Crosspoint 4x4 Switches 3-18

3.4.3 Mindspeed Crosspoint 17x17 Switches 3-20

3.4.4 Mindspeed Crosspoint 34x34 Switches 3-21

3.4.5 Mindspeed Crosspoint 72x72 Switches 3-22

3.4.6 Mindspeed Crosspoint 144x144 Switches 3-24

3.4.7 Mindspeed Large Crosspoint Switches For

High-Definition Multimedia Interface Routing/

Switching Applications 3-26

3.4.8 Mindspeed Large Crosspoint Switches 3-28

3.4.9 Mindspeed Mid-Size Crosspoint Products (17x17) 3-29

3.4.10 Mindspeed Crosspoint Switches Non-Blocking Switch Core 3-31

3.4.11 Mindspeed® Crosspoint Switch Usde In

Infinera DTN Optical System 3-32

3.4.12 Mindspeed 144x144 3.2 Gbps

Crosspoint Switch with Programmable Input

Equalization and Output Pre-emphasis 3-33

3.4.13 MindSpeed High-Performance Analog Products 3-38

3.5 Vitesse 3-40

3.5.1 Vitesse PixEQ Technology 3-41

3.6 Intersil 3-46

3.6.1 Intersil Video Crosspoint Switch Clearer

Pictures and Greater Flexibility 3-47

3.6.2 Intersil Footprint Compatible Crosspoint Switch Family 3-49

3.6.3 Intersil's Video Products 3-50

3.6.4 Intersil Black-Level Consistency with 32x16

Video Crosspoint 3-51

3.6.5 Intersil 8x8 Video Crosspoint Switch High

Performance Video Systems 3-55

3.6.6 Intersil 300MHz 32x32 Video Crosspoint Switch 3-58

3.6.7 Intersil's Video Products 3-62

3.7 Maxim 3-64

3.7.1 Maxim MAX4357 32 x 16 Highly Integrated

Video Crosspoint Switch Matrix 3-68

3.7.2 Maxim MAX4355 16x16 Nonblocking

Video Crosspoint Switch with I/O Buffers 3-71

3.8 Texas Instruments 3-73

3.8.1 TI SN65LVCP404 (4x4) Availability and Packaging 3-76

3.9 Apcon 3-76

3.9.1 Apcon SCSI Switches 3-77

3.9.2 Apcon SCSI Bus Extenders 3-79

3.9.3 Apcon 6x4 SCSI Crosspoint Switch 3-83

3.9.4 Apcon Switch Between 6 Servers and 4 Tape Libraries 3-84

3.10 AMCC 3-85

3.11 LSI LinkXpress Crosspoint Switch 3-87

3.11.1 LSI Switch Fabric 3-91

3.11.2 LSI Switch Fabric ASIC for Modular LAN/SAN Switch 3-92

3.12 Fairchild Crosspoint Switch 3-93

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4. Crosspoint Switch Technology 1

4.1 Topologies For Backplane Architecture 1

4.1.1 Primary Traffic Patterns In A Backplane Environment 1

4.1.2 Multi-Point Architecture And Point-To-Point Architectures 3

4.1.3 Crosspoint Switch Device That Has Multiple Ports In Which Any Input Port Can