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Capacitors

Aluminum Capacitors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2005-2010

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Product Code: AL20305

This global market analysis addresses demand for aluminum electrolytic capacitors by configuration including radial leaded, axial leaded, vertical chip, horizontal solid chip, snap-mount, plug-in, screw terminal, computer grade, motor start and flash/strobe capacitors. Demand is given by configuration, cathode material (polymer versus aqueous/nongaseous), demand by end-use market segment and key product market, demand by world region, demand by configuration, global competitive environment, RoHS issues, failure issues in computer motherboards and forecasts to 2010.

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BME MLCC: Global Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2005-2010

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Product Code: BME05

This study analyzes the global market for high capacitance MLCC greater than 2.2 microfarad and the materials and manufacturing methods used in its production worldwide. The study traces the market from its mass commercialization by TDK in 1993 through the myriad of global vendors who have converted to the process in 1995/1996. The market is broken down by electrode system (nickel, palladium, silver), termination system (copper, silver, tin), dielectric matching system in X5R, X7R and Y5V configurations (Hydrothermal barium titanate, oxalate Barium Titanate; alk-oxide barium titanate, and solid state gel BT for nanomaterial sizes particles for 1000+ layer systems in EIA case sizes. Global market shares and a complete competitive analysis among global Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German and American vendors are compared. Forecasts for growth are given through 2010

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Capacitors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2005-2010

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Product Code: GLOBCAP05

This 490-page global market analysis of the capacitor industry takes an in-depth look at capacitor markets, technologies and opportunities by dielectric and configuration with emphasis upon ceramic capacitors (MLCC, MLC leaded, SLC); tantalum capacitors (molded chip, coated chip, molded axial and radial leaded, radial dips and tantalum wet slug capacitors); aluminum electrolytic capacitors (radial leaded, axial leaded, vertical V-chip; solid polymer horizontal chip; screw terminal, motor start, computer grade, and specialty flash capacitors; paper and plastic capacitors, including DC film capacitors in 5 mm general purposes PET, interference suppression X and Y; AC & Pulse and PPS, PEN and PET film chip capacitors; and AC power factor correction capacitors for power transmission and distribution; industrial automation; motor run; microwave oven and power film for variable speed drive, traction, furnace, welding and other specialty applications; double layer carbon EDLC supercapacitors produced from powder and cloth for coin cell and large can and module configurations; niobium-oxide capacitors in molded chip formats; conductive polymer capacitors; and integrated and integral passive device and materials markets. All traditional intelligence found in a major research report is evident. Forecasts to 2010.

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Ceramic Capacitors: World Markets: 2005-2010

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Product Code: CCAP05

This is a global market analysis of ceramic capacitors by configuration including MLCC, MLC Axial, MLC Radial, and Single Layer Specialty parts. The study analyzes historical trends in term of global consumption by configuration, performance (X7R, X5R, X8R, Y5V, Z5U, NPO, and others); case size (01005, 0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210 and above); world region, competitive environment, market shares, lead times, prices and price trends, regional shifts in consumption and forecasts to 2010.

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Niobium-Oxide Capacitors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2005-2010

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Product Code: NIOBIUM05

This study looks at the emerging market for niobium-oxide capacitors, which are an electroceramic approach to an electrolytic solution. Available in abundance more than tantalum, niobium is often less expensive than its tantalum counterpart. It is also a safe device, much safer than an MN02 tantalum or a polymer tantalum. The report shows the development of the product line based upon voltage and capacitance value; and its acceptance in Taiwan motherboard and related markets because of its non-ignition characteristics. The study also outlines the massive ramp up in production for these devices in Europe in 2005, with forecasts to 2010.

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Paper & Plastic Capacitors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2005-2010

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Product Code: FILM2005

This global market research study analyzes global value and volume of demand for both DC film and AC film capacitor markets. The first part addresses global demand for DC film capacitors in radial, axial, and chip configurations for applications as general purpose 5 mm pitch PET film capacitors; AC & Pulse film capacitors, X & Y film capacitors and PPS, PEN and PET film chip capacitors, Demand for AC capacitors includes both large and small cans for applications in motor run, microwave oven, magnetic ballast, power transmission and distribution and true power film capacitors (i.e. variable speed drive, furnace, traction , locomotive, etc.). The competitive environment is given including market shares by type and dielectric and forecasts to 2010.

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Tantalum Capacitors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2005-2010

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Product Code: TACAP 2005

This study analyzes the global market for tantalum capacitors including polythiophene and polypyrrole polymer and MN02 molded and coated chip, radial dips, molded axial and radial; tantalum wet slug and specialty tantalum capacitor designs. The study addresses key elements of future success of the industry with respect to the revival of telecom infrastructure equipment, tantalum usage in digital video circuits; motherboards, handsets, and its continued use in automotive electronic subassemblies; industrial electronics, medical, downhole pump, mining and defense electronics markets. A competitive analysis is given including sales and market shares and forecasts to 2010 with respect to value, volume and pricing are also addressed.

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Resistors

Chip Resistors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2004-2008

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Product Code: CHIPR04

This study focuses on the global market for thick and thin film resistor chips, with emphasis on thick film precious metal resistors composed of ruthenium or a ruthenate compound over a 96% ceramic alumina substrate. The study, analyzes global consumption by case size, tolerance, voltage rating, and power rating. The study addresses average unit price declines and forecasts the same through 2006. A competitive analysis is offered with all major participants, their unit market share and dollar market value. Forecasts to 2008.

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Resistors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2004-2008

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Product Code: GLOBR05

This 2004 to 2008 market analysis includes 390 pages covering every aspect of both the linear and non-linear resistor markets worldwide. Linear resistor markets include thick film ruthenium chip, resistor network, resistor array, wirewound resistor, nichrome metal film resistor, bulk metal foil resistor, wirewound resistor, carbon film resistor, tantalum nitride resistors and the defunct carbon composition resistors; and the non-linear resistor segment covers PTC thermistors, NTC thermistors and metal oxide varistors. The study contains all available market data associated with a high level market research report including consumption by configuration, case size, type; region, number of units, value of units, prices and price trends, competitive environment by technology; sales and market shares, technology changes and forecasts to 2008.

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Thick and Thin Film Resistor Networks and Arrays: Global Markets 2004-2008

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Product Code: RNETS04

This study addresses the global market for thick and thin film resistor networks and multichip arrays. The study focuses on demand by type, with emphasis upon dual-in-line package (DIP), single-in-line package (SIP), multichip array, and thin film integrated passive devices. Packaging issues are addressed (molded chip versus BGA) as is demand by circuit configuration (bussed, isolated, R2R Ladder networks and RC networks). Trends are given in demand in the array segment with respect to quads and octets, as well as castellated designs. Global value and volume of consumption by world region and end-use market segment is addressed as is the competitive environment (thick film versus thin film); and forecasts to 2008.

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Through-hole Resistors: World Markets: 2004-2008

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Product Code: RTHRU04

This report offers a detailed analysis of the value-added through-hole resistor market, which has traditionally been dominated by Vishay, Panasonic and TT Electronics; and includes nickel-chromium (NiChrome) metal film resistors; wirewound resistors; flame proof tin oxide resistors(Antimony 10), bulk metal foil; carbon film resistors and the defunct carbon composition resistors. The study looks at the largely industrial electronic environments where these unique resistors are used because of their power handling, voltage and high resistance capabilities. Demand by type, configuration (axial and radial) and resistance value is analyzed as well as competition, market shares and the overall competitive environment in the value-added portion of the fixed resistor business. Forecasts to 2008.

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Inductors

Chip, Bead, Array and Ferrite Core Markets: 2005

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Product Code: IND05

This is the 2004 and 2005 analysis of the global inductor markets with emphasis upon molded, multilayered and wirewound chip inductors; ferrite bead, bead arrays and ferrite core markets worldwide. This study covers all mass electronic applications for inductors. Due to the difficulty of collecting data on the subject of magnetics, this study is based upon primary intelligence from the top inductor vendors in Japan, China, Europe and the United States. Includes value, volume and average unit selling price trends and directions; competitive environment, consumption by end-use market segment and forecasts to 2008.

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Inductors For Digital Electronics: Global Markets: 2005-2010

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Product Code: IND05

This is the 2005 analysis of the global inductor markets with emphasis upon molded, multi-layered and wirewound chip inductors; ferrite bead, bead arrays and ferrite core markets worldwide. This study covers all mass electronic applications for inductors. Due to the difficulty of collecting data on the subject of magnetics, this study is based upon primary intelligence from the top inductor vendors in Japan, China, Europe and the United States. Includes value, volume and average unit selling price trends and directions; competitive environment, consumption by end-use market segment and forecasts to 2008.

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Circuit Protection

Electronic Circuit Protection Components: World Markets: 2004-2008

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Product Code: ECPC04

This global market research report on electronic circuit protection components covers components used for both overvoltage and overcurrent protection. For overcurrent production, the study includes detailed chapters on metal oxide varistors, zener diodes, silicon avalanche diodes, thyristors, line feed resistors (surge resistor networks) gas discharge tubes, and snubber capacitors. For overcurrent protection the study takes a detailed look at the electronic fuse market (Solid matrix chip fuses, polymer PTC fuses, cartridge fuses, blade fuses), ceramic and polymer PTC thermistors, and NTC thermistors. The report focuses on such things as consumption, pricing, market shares, vertical integration, acquisitions, end-use markets, technology trends, regional trends, raw materials, emerging markets and forecasts to 2008.

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Electronic Fuses: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2004-2008

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Product Code: FUSE04

This study addresses the global market for electronic fuses, including mixed metal oxide solid matrix fuse chips; glass cartridge fuses, blade fuses and industrial class fuses. The study covers all aspects of the market including value and volume of demand, consumption by type and end-use market segment (automotive, industrial, consumer) and by world region. The study includes a competitive analysis, sales and market shares and forecasts to 2008.

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Gas Discharge Tubes: World Market Overview: 2004-2008

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Product Code: GDT04

This study analyzes the global market for gas discharge tube arrester components, which are used as primary overvoltage protection in telecommunications and CATV infrastructure applications, including central office and station class arresters. GDTs have the capability of handling high voltages and have low inductance, which makes them perfect for protection of telecom, datacom and CATV lines. GDTs are very popular in Europe and Asia and are making a come-back in the United States; however, the market is under assault by rival thyristor technology. The study offers value and volume of demand, average unit pricing, competitive analysis, demand by end-use market segment, sales and market shares and forecasts to 2008.

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Metal Oxide Varistors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2004-2008

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Product Code: VAR04

This study analyzes the global high growth market for zinc oxide varistors in chip and disc form. These devices, which are used exclusively for overvoltage protection in AC line voltage circuits and in digital portable electronics have experienced rapid growth in accordance with the development of the camera phone in Japan and Korea, where unit shipments continue to grow. Demand is also high in Europe, but price pressure is eroding margins worldwide. Automotive applications seem to be safe harbor from price erosion due to changing under-the-hood requirements. This study analyzes value, volume and average unit pricing, consumption by end-use market, configuration and case size including the 0402, 0603. 0805, 1206, 1210+; and disc and valve block formats. Competitive environment, market shares and forecasts to 2008.

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NTC and PTC Thermistors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2004-2008

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Product Code: PTCNTC04

This global market research report analyzes the two most largely consumed temperature sensor devices, NTC and PTC thermistors, which are respectively known as negative temperature coefficient and positive temperature coefficient. The study offers and in-depth analysis of mixed metal oxide NTC thermistors and both ceramic and polymer PTC thermistors, including global value and volume of demand; average unit pricing and pricing trends, competitive analysis, sales and market shares, demand by end-use market segment (temperature sensors, heating elements, overcurrent protection) in automotive, telecommunications SLIC, white goods and brown goods and many other temperature sensor and circuit protection applications. Forecasts to 2008.

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NTC Thermistors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2004-2008

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Product Code: NTC04

This study addresses the global market for Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistors, which are used as sensors in automotive HVAC systems, and various white goods and smaller home appliances. The study offers value and volume of demand and average unit price trends and directions. A competitive analysis is offered as well as forecast to 2008.

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PTC Thermistors & Switches: World Markets: 2003-2007

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Product Code: PTC03

This study is a detailed analysis of the global positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor markets. The study offers a detailed analysis of both ceramic and polymer-based PTC thermistors for overcurrent protection and temperature sensing. The study is exceptionally detailed and analyzes products based upon performance, configuration, application and end-use markets. The value and volume of demand is discussed on a global basis as is technical trends and directions in both surface mount and probe assemblies. The study includes a competitive analysis and sales and market shares by thermistor type. Forecasts to 2007.

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Surge Resistor Network (Line Feed Resistor) Markets: 2004-2008

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Product Code: LFR04

This study analyzes the global market for surge resistor networks, otherwise known as line feed resistors. These palladium/silver on ceramic devices have low ohmic value and excellent transient clamping capabilities and are used in a variety of telecommunications infrastructure designs with emphasis upon subscriber line interface cards. Line feed resistors are usually sold in conjunction with gas tubes and polymer PTC thermistors. The gas tube provides primary protection at the service entrance, while line feed resistors and PPTC thermistors are used as secondary protection against overcurrent and overvoltage respectively on the subscriber line interface card. Other telecom and industrial applications are discussed in the report. Value, volume and ASP for these products is discussed and forecasted and changes in the supply chain, technology

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TVS Diodes (Zener, avalanche and thyrsistor) Markets: 2004-2008

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Product Code: TVS04

This study analyzes the global market for transient voltage surge suppressor components, with emphasis upon zener diodes, silicon avalanche diodes and thyristors. The study looks at value, volume and average unit pricing, technology changes, regulations and standards; competitive environment, sales and market shares by vendor; vertical integration of components into modules and forecasts to 2008.

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Raw Materials

Ceramic Dielectric Materials: World Markets: 2004-2008

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Product Code: CERAW04

This study offers a detailed analysis of ceramic dielectric materials consumed in the global ceramic capacitor market. This study analyzes global consumption of barium titanate by processing method including solid state, alkoxide, hydrothermal, oxalate and sol-gel processes. The study shows the value and volume of demand for both merchant and captive production of barium titanate and various formulations. The study shows the technology trends and directions with respect to dielectric thickness, and analyzes the markets for formulations by type including X7R, NPO, Y5V, X5R, X8R and others. The study also shows demand by capacitor manufacturer, captive versus merchant consumption by manufacturer and materials matching systems with electrode and termination materials. Competitive analysis and sales and market shares are discussed. Forecasts to 2008.

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Raw Material Usage & Supply In The Passive Component Industry: 2004-2008

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Product Code: RAW04

This report focuses on ceramic dielectric materials, including the voluminous building blocks of the ceramic capacitor industry, barium titanate and its primary and growing formulations and additives; electrode materials, including nickel electrode powder and paste; and palladium + silver electrode powders and pastes; termination materials, with emphasis upon copper powder and pastes and silver powders and pastes; with caveats on RoHS compliance; tantalum ore, powder and wire markets including hard rock mining, slag recovery, secondary recovery; capacitor grade tantalum metal powder markets by CV/g value- shifts in the market; capacitor grade tantalum weld wire markets; etched anode and cathode foil markets; metallic polyester and polypropylene markets; carbon powder and cloth markets, niobium materials markets; ruthenium and ruthenate powders and glass pastes and other low ohmic palladium based psates and the massive alumina core and chip substrate materials markets worldwide. The study addresses values and volumes of consumption, pricing per kilogram comparisons; performance comparisons and general trends and directions for materials consumption in the passive component industry worldwide. Key vendors for each material are addressed, and captive consumption, changes in production and shifts in regional component production has changed the face of engineered raw material supply. Forecasts to 2008.

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Tantalum Ore; Powder and Wire Markets: 2005-2010

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Product Code: TA20505

This study analyzes the volatile global market for tantalum ore; capacitor grade tantalum metal powder and weld wire for application in tantalum capacitor anodes. This market, which is considered one of the most vital, yet most precarious supply chains in the electronics industry is plagued by bottlenecks due to resource locations and engineered tantalum powder and wire production capabilities. The study describes actual mine locations and their production capabilities; and explores new "resources" and the financial burden of excavation. The study also looks at the critical demand by engineered materials producers; including the dramatic turn of events for the supply chain between 2000 and 2005 which included take or pay contracts and the primary global mines in Australia facing administration. Forecasts for consumption by CV/g value; cost structure, yield ratios, shifting market shares in hard rock mining and powder supply. The development of polymer cathode matching systems- Forecasts to 2010.

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End-Use Materials

End-Use Markets For Passive Components: 2005-2010

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Product Code: END05

This report from Paumanok Publications, Inc. focuses on end-use markets for passive electronic capacitors, resistors and inductors, in consumer audio and video imaging markets; wireless handsets and camera phone markets; digital home appliances, including white goods and brown goods; industrial markets, including power transmission and distribution, industrial automation, motors and generators and electric rail; Computers, including laptop, desktop, server and CAD/CAM; Automotive, including under-the-hood and behind the firewall, with emphasis upon engine control units and other powertrain electronics; safety electronics; and infotainment electronics; Telecommunications infrastructure with emphasis on central office and outside plant equipment for wireline, and wireless base station, and datacommunications centers; defense electronics, with emphasis on various electronic programs underway under federal and DHS funding; Instrumentation & Control Equipment for test and measurement, medical electronics, including medical test and scan and medical implant markets; and mining and downhole pump electronics. The study focuses on high growth areas of the high-tech economy as a strategy for vendors to grow at a pace that exceeds the business by investing in end-use market segments and customer bases that are growing faster than other parts of the high-tech economy. Forecasts to 2010.

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Passive Components In Medical Implants: 2005-2010

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Product Code: IMPLANT05

This is a detailed analysis of passive component consumption in implantable medical devices with emphasis on low power and high power cardio-inverter implantable pacemakers and defibrillators. The emphasis is on flash capacitor technology in the 390 VDC 200 µF range; and ceramic feedthru capacitors for EMI/RFI filtering. One of the most fascinating and demand end-use market segments, the implantable defibrillator vendors are keen upon their passive component supply chain because of the stringent requirements to compete. The study addresses shifts in dielectrics for flash capacitors away from aluminum to tantalum wet slug designs; and the advancements in through-hole capacitor designs. The study looks at the BSX purchase of Guidant and focuses on the prospects of Medtronic and St. Jude and the entire rapidly growing and changing segment over the next five years. Forecasts to 2010- detailed supply chain data.

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Competitive Analysis

Competitive Analysis Of Passive Component Manufacturers: 2005

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Product Code: COMPA05

This report takes a close look at the financial performance of the major vendors of the core passive components, including capacitors, resistors and inductors. Each company is addressed for strengths and weaknesses and market positioning by product type. The report includes all major vendors: Murata, TDK, Taiyo Yuden, Vishay, EPCOS, Walsin, Nippon Chemi-Con, Nichicon, Rubycon, Panasonic, TT Electronics, Rohm Company, KOA , Tokin (NEC), Kyocera/AVX, Arcotronics, and many more.

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