Digital TV broadcasting raises tuner modules output

摘要

Production of digital TV tuner modules is expected to surge significantly in the next five years as digital TV broadcasting gain popularity in developing countries in Europe, North America and East Asia. Market research firm iSuppli Corp. forecasts that digital TV users worldwide will reach 23 million by 2008. Global output for digital TV tuners increased by 86 percent to 20.5 million units last year from 11 million units in the previous year. The number is expected to grow by 41 percent to 28.5 million units this year.