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This overview highlights key players in the media decoder and power management unit markets, focusing on major companies like Nvidia, which acquired PortalPlayer in 2006, and Broadcom, known for its BCM2722 video decoder. It also details the outsourcing dynamics of the hard disk industry, featuring Toshiba’s MK3008GAL produced in regions like Indonesia and the Philippines, assembled by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry. The power management units by Philips, operating under the NXP brand with extensive manufacturing sites, showcase the globalized nature of technology production.
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’Made in the World’ Someexamples Media decoder: PortalPlayer 5021C-TDF PP acquired by Nvidia in 2006. Both US based fabless companies Video decoder: BCM2722 Broadcom US based; Fablesscompany outsourcing to Asiansuppliers Hard disk: Toshiba MK3008GAL Indonesia, Philippines Put together by Taiwan based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd Does business under its trade name Power management units: PHILIPS CF50607 Under NXP brand ,the Netherlandsbased, owned by Philips, 13 manufacturing sites worldwide + 4JV