General-Purpose Test Market Trends
The general-purpose test sub-segment is diverse and includes oscilloscopes, signal generators, automotive diagnostics equipment, and broadcast video testers. Because of its diverse nature, the success of the general-purpose test sub-segment is tied to a wide range of end markets and can only be characterized as tracking the general high-tech market.
General-Purpose Test Systems
- Oscilloscopes
- Spectrum Analyzers
- Signal Generators
- Logic Analyzers
- Arbitrary Waveform and Function Generators
- Multimeters
- Network Analyzers
Market Size
Table 1 shows the general-purpose test market size.
| Table 1. General-Purpose Test Market Size |
|
Segment
|
Annual Revenues 2004 ($Million) |
CAGR (1) |
|
Oscilloscopes
|
$1,000 |
3% |
|
Spectrum Analyzers
|
$600 |
5% |
|
Signal Generators
|
$500 |
4% |
|
Network Analyzers
|
$300 |
4% |
Note to Table 1:
- CAGR = compound annual growth rate.
Market Trends & Dynamics
The following determines market trends and dynamics in the general-purpose test market space:
- Very fragmented market segment
- A broad array of customers with very broad test and measurement needs
- Many test solution vendors offering point/custom solutions
- Test vendors moving their solutions to a modular approach:
- Logic analyzers & oscilloscopes as an example moving towards a single board computer (SBC) running Windows/Linux OS
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