1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 External Power Adapter Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global External Power Adapter Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global External Power Adapter Overall Market Size
2.1 Global External Power Adapter Market Size: 2022 VS 2029
2.2 Global External Power Adapter Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2018-2029
2.3 Global External Power Adapter Sales: 2018-2029
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top External Power Adapter Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global External Power Adapter Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global External Power Adapter Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global External Power Adapter Sales by Companies
3.5 Global External Power Adapter Price by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 External Power Adapter Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2022
3.7 Global Manufacturers External Power Adapter Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 External Power Adapter Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 External Power Adapter Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 External Power Adapter Companies
4 Sights by Product
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Market Size Markets, 2022 & 2029
4.1.2 10W and Below 10W
4.1.3 11W-50W
4.1.4 51W-100W
4.1.5 Above 100W
4.2 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Revenue & Forecasts
4.2.1 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2023
4.2.2 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, 2024-2029
4.2.3 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
4.3 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Sales & Forecasts
4.3.1 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Sales, 2018-2023
4.3.2 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Sales, 2024-2029
4.3.3 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
4.4 By Type – Global External Power Adapter Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
5 Sights by Application
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Market Size, 2022 & 2029
5.1.2 Consumer Electronics Industry
5.1.3 Medical Industry
5.1.4 Industrial Equipment
5.1.5 Communications Industry
5.1.6 Lighting Industry
5.1.7 Others
5.2 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Revenue & Forecasts
5.2.1 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2023
5.2.2 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, 2024-2029
5.2.3 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
5.3 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Sales & Forecasts
5.3.1 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Sales, 2018-2023
5.3.2 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Sales, 2024-2029
5.3.3 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
5.4 By Application – Global External Power Adapter Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
6 Sights by Region
6.1 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Market Size, 2022 & 2029
6.2 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Revenue & Forecasts
6.2.1 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2023
6.2.2 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, 2024-2029
6.2.3 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
6.3 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Sales & Forecasts
6.3.1 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Sales, 2018-2023
6.3.2 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Sales, 2024-2029
6.3.3 By Region – Global External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
6.4 North America
6.4.1 By Country – North America External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2029
6.4.2 By Country – North America External Power Adapter Sales, 2018-2029
6.4.3 US External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.4 Canada External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.5 Mexico External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5 Europe
6.5.1 By Country – Europe External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2029
6.5.2 By Country – Europe External Power Adapter Sales, 2018-2029
6.5.3 Germany External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.4 France External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.5 U.K. External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.6 Italy External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.7 Russia External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.8 Nordic Countries External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.9 Benelux External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6 Asia
6.6.1 By Region – Asia External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2029
6.6.2 By Region – Asia External Power Adapter Sales, 2018-2029
6.6.3 China External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.4 Japan External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.5 South Korea External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.6 Southeast Asia External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.7 India External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7 South America
6.7.1 By Country – South America External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2029
6.7.2 By Country – South America External Power Adapter Sales, 2018-2029
6.7.3 Brazil External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7.4 Argentina External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8 Middle East & Africa
6.8.1 By Country – Middle East & Africa External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2029
6.8.2 By Country – Middle East & Africa External Power Adapter Sales, 2018-2029
6.8.3 Turkey External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.4 Israel External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.5 Saudi Arabia External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.6 UAE External Power Adapter Market Size, 2018-2029
7 Manufacturers & Brands Profiles
7.1 Advantech Co., Ltd.
7.1.1 Advantech Co., Ltd. Company Summary
7.1.2 Advantech Co., Ltd. Business Overview
7.1.3 Advantech Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.1.4 Advantech Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.1.5 Advantech Co., Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
7.2 Artesyn Technologies
7.2.1 Artesyn Technologies Company Summary
7.2.2 Artesyn Technologies Business Overview
7.2.3 Artesyn Technologies External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.2.4 Artesyn Technologies External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.2.5 Artesyn Technologies Key News & Latest Developments
7.3 Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd.
7.3.1 Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. Company Summary
7.3.2 Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. Business Overview
7.3.3 Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.3.4 Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.3.5 Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
7.4 CUI Inc
7.4.1 CUI Inc Company Summary
7.4.2 CUI Inc Business Overview
7.4.3 CUI Inc External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.4.4 CUI Inc External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.4.5 CUI Inc Key News & Latest Developments
7.5 Delta Electronics
7.5.1 Delta Electronics Company Summary
7.5.2 Delta Electronics Business Overview
7.5.3 Delta Electronics External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.5.4 Delta Electronics External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.5.5 Delta Electronics Key News & Latest Developments
7.6 TDK Corporation
7.6.1 TDK Corporation Company Summary
7.6.2 TDK Corporation Business Overview
7.6.3 TDK Corporation External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.6.4 TDK Corporation External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.6.5 TDK Corporation Key News & Latest Developments
7.7 Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd.
7.7.1 Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. Company Summary
7.7.2 Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. Business Overview
7.7.3 Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.7.4 Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.7.5 Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
7.8 MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd.
7.8.1 MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. Company Summary
7.8.2 MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. Business Overview
7.8.3 MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.8.4 MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.8.5 MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
7.9 Motorola Solutions Inc.
7.9.1 Motorola Solutions Inc. Company Summary
7.9.2 Motorola Solutions Inc. Business Overview
7.9.3 Motorola Solutions Inc. External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.9.4 Motorola Solutions Inc. External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.9.5 Motorola Solutions Inc. Key News & Latest Developments
7.10 Schneider Electric
7.10.1 Schneider Electric Company Summary
7.10.2 Schneider Electric Business Overview
7.10.3 Schneider Electric External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.10.4 Schneider Electric External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.10.5 Schneider Electric Key News & Latest Developments
7.11 XP Power
7.11.1 XP Power Company Summary
7.11.2 XP Power Business Overview
7.11.3 XP Power External Power Adapter Major Product Offerings
7.11.4 XP Power External Power Adapter Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.11.5 XP Power Key News & Latest Developments
8 Global External Power Adapter Production Capacity, Analysis
8.1 Global External Power Adapter Production Capacity, 2018-2029
8.2 External Power Adapter Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
8.3 Global External Power Adapter Production by Region
9 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
9.2 Market Drivers
9.3 Market Restraints
10 External Power Adapter Supply Chain Analysis
10.1 External Power Adapter Industry Value Chain
10.2 External Power Adapter Upstream Market
10.3 External Power Adapter Downstream and Clients
10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
10.4.1 Marketing Channels
10.4.2 External Power Adapter Distributors and Sales Agents in Global
11 Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Note
12.2 Examples of Clients
12.3 Disclaimer
Table 1. Key Players of External Power Adapter in Global Market
Table 2. Top External Power Adapter Players in Global Market, Ranking by Revenue (2022)
Table 3. Global External Power Adapter Revenue by Companies, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 4. Global External Power Adapter Revenue Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 5. Global External Power Adapter Sales by Companies, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 6. Global External Power Adapter Sales Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 7. Key Manufacturers External Power Adapter Price (2018-2023) & (US$/Unit)
Table 8. Global Manufacturers External Power Adapter Product Type
Table 9. List of Global Tier 1 External Power Adapter Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 10. List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 External Power Adapter Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 11. By Type – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 12. By Type - Global External Power Adapter Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 13. By Type - Global External Power Adapter Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 14. By Type - Global External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 15. By Type - Global External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 16. By Application – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 17. By Application - Global External Power Adapter Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 18. By Application - Global External Power Adapter Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 19. By Application - Global External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 20. By Application - Global External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 21. By Region – Global External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 VS 2029
Table 22. By Region - Global External Power Adapter Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 23. By Region - Global External Power Adapter Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 24. By Region - Global External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 25. By Region - Global External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 26. By Country - North America External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 27. By Country - North America External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 28. By Country - North America External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 29. By Country - North America External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 30. By Country - Europe External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 31. By Country - Europe External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 32. By Country - Europe External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 33. By Country - Europe External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 34. By Region - Asia External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 35. By Region - Asia External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 36. By Region - Asia External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 37. By Region - Asia External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 38. By Country - South America External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 39. By Country - South America External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 40. By Country - South America External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 41. By Country - South America External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 44. By Country - Middle East & Africa External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2018-2023
Table 45. By Country - Middle East & Africa External Power Adapter Sales, (K Units), 2024-2029
Table 46. Advantech Co., Ltd. Company Summary
Table 47. Advantech Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 48. Advantech Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 49. Advantech Co., Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
Table 50. Artesyn Technologies Company Summary
Table 51. Artesyn Technologies External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 52. Artesyn Technologies External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 53. Artesyn Technologies Key News & Latest Developments
Table 54. Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. Company Summary
Table 55. Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 56. Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 57. Cincon Electronics Co., Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
Table 58. CUI Inc Company Summary
Table 59. CUI Inc External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 60. CUI Inc External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 61. CUI Inc Key News & Latest Developments
Table 62. Delta Electronics Company Summary
Table 63. Delta Electronics External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 64. Delta Electronics External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 65. Delta Electronics Key News & Latest Developments
Table 66. TDK Corporation Company Summary
Table 67. TDK Corporation External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 68. TDK Corporation External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 69. TDK Corporation Key News & Latest Developments
Table 70. Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. Company Summary
Table 71. Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 72. Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 73. Jeckson Electric Co., Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
Table 74. MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. Company Summary
Table 75. MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 76. MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 77. MEAN WELL Enterprises Co., Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
Table 78. Motorola Solutions Inc. Company Summary
Table 79. Motorola Solutions Inc. External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 80. Motorola Solutions Inc. External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 81. Motorola Solutions Inc. Key News & Latest Developments
Table 82. Schneider Electric Company Summary
Table 83. Schneider Electric External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 84. Schneider Electric External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 85. Schneider Electric Key News & Latest Developments
Table 86. XP Power Company Summary
Table 87. XP Power External Power Adapter Product Offerings
Table 88. XP Power External Power Adapter Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 89. XP Power Key News & Latest Developments
Table 90. External Power Adapter Production Capacity (K Units) of Key Manufacturers in Global Market, 2021-2023 (K Units)
Table 91. Global External Power Adapter Capacity Market Share of Key Manufacturers, 2021-2023
Table 92. Global External Power Adapter Production by Region, 2018-2023 (K Units)
Table 93. Global External Power Adapter Production by Region, 2024-2029 (K Units)
Table 94. External Power Adapter Market Opportunities & Trends in Global Market
Table 95. External Power Adapter Market Drivers in Global Market
Table 96. External Power Adapter Market Restraints in Global Market
Table 97. External Power Adapter Raw Materials
Table 98. External Power Adapter Raw Materials Suppliers in Global Market
Table 99. Typical External Power Adapter Downstream
Table 100. External Power Adapter Downstream Clients in Global Market
Table 101. External Power Adapter Distributors and Sales Agents in Global Market
List of Figures
Figure 1. External Power Adapter Segment by Type in 2022
Figure 2. External Power Adapter Segment by Application in 2022
Figure 3. Global External Power Adapter Market Overview: 2022
Figure 4. Key Caveats
Figure 5. Global External Power Adapter Market Size: 2022 VS 2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 6. Global External Power Adapter Revenue, 2018-2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 7. External Power Adapter Sales in Global Market: 2018-2029 (K Units)
Figure 8. The Top 3 and 5 Players Market Share by External Power Adapter Revenue in 2022
Figure 9. By Type - Global External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 10. By Type - Global External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 11. By Type - Global External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 12. By Type - Global External Power Adapter Price (US$/Unit), 2018-2029
Figure 13. By Application - Global External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 14. By Application - Global External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 15. By Application - Global External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 16. By Application - Global External Power Adapter Price (US$/Unit), 2018-2029
Figure 17. By Region - Global External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 18. By Region - Global External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018 VS 2022 VS 2029
Figure 19. By Region - Global External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 20. By Region - Global External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 21. By Country - North America External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 22. By Country - North America External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 23. US External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 24. Canada External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 25. Mexico External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 26. By Country - Europe External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 27. By Country - Europe External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 28. Germany External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 29. France External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 30. U.K. External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 31. Italy External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 32. Russia External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 33. Nordic Countries External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 34. Benelux External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 35. By Region - Asia External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 36. By Region - Asia External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 37. China External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 38. Japan External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 39. South Korea External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 40. Southeast Asia External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 41. India External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 42. By Country - South America External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 43. By Country - South America External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 44. Brazil External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 45. Argentina External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 46. By Country - Middle East & Africa External Power Adapter Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 47. By Country - Middle East & Africa External Power Adapter Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 48. Turkey External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 49. Israel External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 50. Saudi Arabia External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 51. UAE External Power Adapter Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 52. Global External Power Adapter Production Capacity (K Units), 2018-2029
Figure 53. The Percentage of Production External Power Adapter by Region, 2022 VS 2029
Figure 54. External Power Adapter Industry Value Chain
Figure 55. Marketing Channels
※参考情報 外部電源アダプターは、電力供給のために使用される外部デバイスであり、さまざまな電子機器に適用されています。一般的には、AC(交流)電源からDC(直流)電源に変換する機能を持っています。スマートフォン、ノートパソコン、ゲーム機など、幅広い製品で利用されており、その重要性は増しています。 外部電源アダプターの定義としては、外部から電子機器に電力を供給するための装置と説明できます。このアダプターは、通常、家庭用のAC電源(一般的には100Vまたは200Vの交流電源)を直流電流に変換し、機器に適合した電圧と電流を提供します。この機能により、各種機器は安心して動作することが可能になります。 特徴としては、まずサイズや設計の多様性が挙げられます。小型のアダプターから大容量のアダプターまでさまざまなサイズが存在し、使用される機器により適切なものが選ばれます。また、軽量かつ持ち運びしやすい設計が多いことも特徴です。最近では、パソコンやスマートフォン用のアダプターが急速充電に対応しているものが多く、高速な電力供給が可能です。 また、多くの外部電源アダプターは自己保護機能を備えており、過負荷や短絡を検出すると自動的に電源をオフにする機能があります。これにより、機器やアダプター自体の故障を防ぐことができます。さらに、エネルギー効率の向上も重要視されており、現在では多くのアダプターが国際的なエネルギー効率基準を満たしています。 種類に関しては、主に一体型と分離型の2つに分類できます。一体型は電源を内蔵しているため、コンパクトで収納が容易ですが、発熱が大きくなることがあります。分離型は電源が外部に置かれ、デバイスとの接続がケーブルで行われるため、発熱対策が容易で、負荷を分散することが可能です。 また、出力端子の種類によっても分類されることがあります。USB端子を使用したアダプターは、スマートフォンやタブレットに使われることが多く、通常は5Vの直流出力を提供します。一方で、ノートパソコン向けのアダプターは、異なる電圧(例えば19V)を持つことが多く、さらに高出力が求められます。 用途としては、主に日常的な電子機器の電源供給が挙げられます。家庭用のテレビや音響機器、ゲーム機、パソコン等、さまざまな機器が活用しており、私たちの生活に欠かせない存在と言えるでしょう。また、業務用機器や医療機器など、信頼性が特に求められる分野でも重要な役割を果たしています。 さらに、外部電源アダプターは技術的な進歩によっても変化を続けています。最近では、USB PD(Power Delivery)などの規格が普及し、より大きな出力を持つアダプターが登場しています。これにより、スマートフォンだけでなく、ノートパソコンなどの高出力デバイスの充電も可能となりました。また、ワイヤレス充電技術の進展により、アダプターの役割も新たな方向性を示しています。 外部電源アダプターに関連する技術も多岐にわたります。スイッチング電源技術はその一例で、重くて大きなトランスを使わずに高効率で電気を変換することを可能にしています。これにより、アダプターの小型化や軽量化が実現されており、携帯性が向上しました。また、過電圧や過電流から機器を保護するための回路設計も重要であり、これらは信頼性の高い動作を実現するために不可欠です。 エネルギー効率の面でも、近年は環境問題への配慮が強まる中で、省エネルギー型のアダプターが求められています。国際規格に基づいたエネルギースターやIECピーク効率基準などをクリアするアダプターが多く開発されており、消費電力を抑えることが可能です。これにより、運用コストを節約しつつ、環境への負荷を軽減することができるのです。 さらに、スマートアダプターと呼ばれるタイプも登場しており、インターネットを介して利用者がデバイスの電力状況を管理できるものもあります。このようなアダプターは、エネルギーの使用状況をリアルタイムで把握することができ、さらなる効率化や安全性の向上が期待されています。 外部電源アダプターは、実用的な側面だけでなく、技術革新によって持続可能な社会の実現にも寄与する存在です。今後はさらなる進化が期待され、私たちの生活をより快適に、またエコフレンドリーにしてくれることが観測されます。このように、外部電源アダプターは単なる電源供給装置を超え、私たちの生活に深く根ざした重要な役割を果たしているのです。 |
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